While our special classes cater to individuals seeking occasional extra practice, our seminars and workshops are designed for groups looking to book a private event.

No, our private lessons are designed to complement regular Dojo training. You can keep attending classes at your Dojo and get personalized training with private lessons from KarateBoost.

Our private lessons are designed to complement regular dojo training. We help students target weaknesses that aren't easily corrected in mixed-level classes, and we also provide dedicated preparation for gradings and black-belt exams.Think of it as private coaching for karate practitioners who want to progress faster or overcome specific hurdles that group classes miss.Sensei Alpha incorporates authentic Japanese terminology into all of our bilingual (Japanese/English and Japanese/French) sessions. With a strong focus on practical self-defense, he acts as your dedicated personal coach—helping you build a customized action plan to take your karate to the next level. Every lesson is fully customizable to focus on exactly what you want to practice. You will leave with specific areas to practice between lessons.

Yes, we also provide dedicated preparation for gradings and black-belt exams.

Though Sensei Alpha currently practices the Shito-Ryu style, he started his journey with Shotokan and also practiced Goju-Ryu. Most lessons focus on core Karate, which is universal across many styles, so it doesn’t matter what style you already practice

Our first lesson begins with a discussion of your karate experience and goals. Sensei Alpha then assesses your current skills and identifies areas for improvement. The lesson is tailored to your level and practice goals, allowing Sensei Alpha to build your customized action plan. You will leave with specific areas to practice between lessons.

Sensei Alpha is a “Yondan” (4th-degree) registered black belt who started his Karate journey in 1987 in France, accumulating over 35 years of experience practicing and teaching. His training includes Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, and Shito-Ryu, with a particular focus on practical Karate and personalized coaching. Visit our “About Me” page for further details about Sensei Alpha and his Karate lineage.

Sensei Alpha is a “Yondan” (4th degree) registered black belt who started his Karate journey in 1987 in France, accumulating over 35 years' experience practicing and teaching. Visit our “About Me” page for further details.

You can book a lesson with Sensei Alpha, provided you are at least 6 years old and willing to participate.

No, Alpha’s lessons are not meant for absolute beginners—or anyone who has never taken a Karate class before. These lessons are designed to complement regular, weekly Karate practice.

Yes, most of our lessons take place at customer locations. However, should you be unable to use a space at your location, we can book space for your lesson at one of our unmanned Toronto studios. Most of Sensei Alpha’s lessons are in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area

No, beyond private lessons at customer locations, Alpha uses two unmanned, bookable studio spaces in Toronto:-Toronto Junction: Located at Dundas St W and Jane St.-Toronto Downtown: Located at Queen St W and Bathurst St.

Yes! Alpha offers online Karate lessons via Zoom for students living anywhere outside the local area.

Our online lessons via Zoom are designed for people in remote locations, mainly outside of Canada. While we always recommend in-person lessons when possible, online lessons are also very effective.

Private lessons are available in the following formats:-In-person at the client's location (Toronto GTA)-In-person at one of our unmanned studios: *Toronto Junction (Dundas St. W. and Jane St.) *Toronto Downtown (Queen St. W. and Bathurst St.)-Worldwide via Zoom.

Our lessons are usually 1 hour long.

Yes! Alpha regularly teaches in French, English, or a mix of both.

Please wear your karate uniform (Gi) and your belt (Obi).

Lessons must be booked and paid for online at least three days in advance. Please visit our “Service Rates” page to select the lesson that best suits your needs.

We offer 50% off your first in-person private lesson in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), as well as multiple discounted private lesson package deals. Head over to our "Service Rates" page to see all our lesson prices according to whether you book in-person at one of our unmanned studios, your location, or online via Zoom.

We only accept credit cards.

We have a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations that occur less than 24 hours before your scheduled lesson/class start time will result in a full lesson/class charge. If you need to cancel, please email us at least 24 hours prior to the start of your scheduled lesson/class.All discounted lesson packages cannot be shared and become non-refundable after the first lesson is used. Discounted lesson packages consist of lesson credits that do not have an expiration date.All pre-paid gift cards are non-refundable.

Yes. Lesson gift cards are available for purchase on the “Lesson Gift Cards” page. They are emailed directly to the recipient, who can redeem them online at checkout using their assigned gift card number.

Yes. In addition to our private Karate lessons, we periodically organize public special classes (online via Zoom or in-person) with Sensei Alpha or guest instructors. Each special class is focused on developing a predefined karate skill.