A successful Metcalfe-based business has expanded its operations to Chesterville, giving locals a fresh new way to stay active and enjoy much needed recreational programming that promises real benefits. The business has existed in Metcalfe since 2017, and recently expanded to Chesterville at 5 King Street.
Samurai Arts Academy offers traditional Jiu-Jitsu which focuses on self-defense, confidence and awareness. During Jiu-Jitsu classes, students learn grappling, striking, and throwing as well as efficient self-defense techniques. The location also offers kickboxing classes, which are focused on fitness.
Typically, classes can be offered for children as young as 6. Because the curriculum is very dense, it requires the students to be focused. The age groups are 6-10, 11-15, and 16+.
Sensei JP Perron is the owner of the Chesterville location. “I started my journey practicing Yoseikan Karate at a young age,” he explained. “After becoming a police officer, I realized that Jiu-Jitsu was the art I had to practice. All in all, I have been practicing for 20 years. I am the lead instructor and owner/operator. That said, our Metcalfe group of instructors will come visit and teach as well as time permits. Our Shihan will come visit on a regular basis.”
Sensei JP reports that the response to his new business has been good. He is a North Dundas resident and wanted to give back to the community. “Too often, martial arts schools are not affordable – I wanted to be able to offer something of quality at an affordable rate to everyone around ND and surrounding communities. We are structured and focused on attention and discipline. I believe those are great qualities to share with learners. Chesterville is a beautiful community and our location is one that is very special to us. We are right in the core of Chesterville, accessible to anyone, with lots of parking, lots of natural light and surrounded by many local businesses. Learners need to have a connection with their instructors.”
Sensei JP explains that members will learn self-defense skills in a controlled, structured and disciplined environment while getting fit. Samurai Arts Academy is dedicated to helping families raise their children with core values and ethics so they become respectable, fine and kind human beings. Sensei JP believes that the dojo will attract members from outside ND, therefore bringing customers for other local businesses as well.
“Our dojo is a special place. We are not in a gym setting,” added the Sensei. “We are happy to be here and we thank the community for being receptive, and we hope to be here for many decades.”
Visit www.saa-chesterville.com to learn more. Those interested can register for a free class under “services/registration” on the website.