Shiva Fighters Karate School was founded by Sensei Shiva Vadivelu in 1989. Sensei Shiva Vadivelu is continuing to practice “Shito-ryu, Shotokan, and Goju-ryu” styles in Karate. Also have trained Kuthuvarisai, Kalari, Kobudo - Silambam, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Samurai, Sai under Dai Sensei Moses Thilak.
The karate school originally began in India and then branched out into Canada with one location, Toronto in 1997. With cooperation from students, parents, and the community, the karate school has grown and spanned all across the GTA. Shiva Fighters Karate School is a proud member of the Ontario Karate Federation which is the Sport Governing Body for Karate in Ontario (PSO). Members of Ontario Karate have a unique opportunity to compete at the provincial, national, international levels, Olympic and also access to many Grants.
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NEW! Ontario Open 2025 – International Open Karate Championship is taking place this April 12-13, 2025. Learn more about this upcoming tournament.
Sensei Shiva Vadivelu has been a long time integral part of the sport of Karate in Ontario. From international experience beginning in India and later into Canada, he has strived to communicate and collaborate with many individuals and organizations who wish to see the sport more recognized and accessible.
Working alongside organizers, officials, coaches and athletes at the World, Pan-American and National levels, he understands the importance of cooperation between all involved for the betterment of the sport.
Sensei Shiva Vadivelu has been a member of the Ontario Provincial Sport Organization since 1997, working in a variety of positions that provides him with an understanding of how an organization of that caliber should function efficiently while taking into account the members' interest in the sport.
SHOTAKAN SEMINAR
Sensei Brad Jones - Sept. 17
KUMITE SEMINAR
Sarmen Sinani - Aug. 05
SHITO RYU SEMINAR
Sensei Sam Moledzki - June 05
KUMITE SEMINAR
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