Free Parking!
Downtown parking is free on weekends and after 4:30 during the week. There are lots of parking spots on the street and in the Museum parking lot.
Did you know?
Did you know? 3 Fires holds annual kids parties during the year. A scary Halloween party and a fun Xmas party complete with a visit from Santa! For the adults we hold an annual Pot Luck luncheon the morning following the Kids Xmas Party. Also an Extravaganza each fall to celebrate the new 1st Degree Black Belt/Sash people.
Did You Know? That the average time for an adult (male or female) to reach a 1st degree black level in martial arts is 3 years, assuming regular attendance. The key quality is perseverance. For youth, developing this quality will help them in life so it is important that parents insist their children stay with whatever they start.
Did you know? 3 Fires Martial Arts Academy is one of the few studios in Northern Ontario that teaches Five Ancestor Fist (a.ka. 5 Animal Fists) kung fu. This training includes extensive weapon-work as well as Lion and Dragon dances.
Click her to see Our Lion Dance Performers in Action during the CKKA annual Convention
Click Here is see our opening performance for the Ontario Karate Federation Tournament.
Did you know? Practicing traditional martial arts has a positive influence in one's life through the development of Neuroplasticity. What is neuroplasticity?
Did you know? Our logo with the 3 fire balls represent the three core martial arts we teach - Karate, Kung Fu and Tai Chi. The balls are circling indicating the influences on how each of our martial arts affect each other. Additionally, the logo is a nod to our Anishnawbe territory which is part of the 3 Fires Confederation comprised of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa first nations. The 4 colors on the logo represent the 4 directions - North (white), West (black), South (red), and East (yellow). These colors are the core of the indigenous teachings.
Did you know? Each of our core martial arts styles (Yang Tai Chi, 5 Ancestor Fist Kung Fu, Shotokan Karate) were established over a hundred years ago. However, our martial arts are still evolving as research in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and psychology gives us new insights in how we can improve our art.
Beginner Archery Courses
Stay tuned for the announcement of the next 8 week beginner archery course. We can take 6 people (13 years and up) for each date. $120 to reserve your spot.
Intermediate Archery Course
For the experienced archery who wants to learn new techniques and equipment tuning. Included in the course is arrow and string making. Archers must have their own recurve bow (40lbs max). Each student will be given a bow square, wax, nock point pliers and a carbon arrow shaft. Due to the fact that power tools will be used, the enrollment is restricted to archers 16 and over. Call or drop in today to reserve your spot.
East Asian Weapons Program
Students will learn rudimentary methods for using weapons from the Philippines, China, Okinawa, and Japan. Each weapon is learned through the use of standardized forms (kata). The weapons include sticks (baton), nunchaku, staff (bo or kon), swords, knives, sai, kama (sickle), tonfa, fan, archery and spear. The program is on-going with practice of each weapon over 2 month basis.
This program runs on Mondays from 7:45 to 8:45PM . The cost is $40 per month for non-members and $20 per month for Karate, Kung Fu or Tai Chi students - payable in advance. Students must be over the age of 13.
Female Only Karate Classes
The female only karate class runs on Mondays from 6:45PM to 7:45PM. This course will follow the basic karate lesson plan facilitated by female black belts. The self defence portion of the class will be taught using the techniques developed by the Nation Women's Martial Arts Federation - MWMAF. This class can supplement or replace the training in the regular co-ed classes.
Open Archery Shoots
The open archery shoots run on Tuesdays and Thursday from 5:00 to 6:45PM. Archers must bring their own equipment (recurve or long bows under 50 pounds with bullet point arrows). The cost for the season (October - May) is $120 for non-3 Fires members and $100 for members.
