• Working with focus mitts helps focus and aim.
  • Sensei Lyle Cheney has been training in the Martial Arts for the past 42 years.
  • Kickboxing and Muay Thai Boxing helps with confidence.
  • Help with mobility and flexibility with kicks including the spinning back kick.
  • Our adult karate program aims to develop fitness and self defense.
  • Classes are available in a wide variety of assault and crime prevention techniques.
  • Respect, focus and self-discipline are some of the values that play a vital role in our training.
  • Cheney’s Zen Karate & Kickboxing
  • Sensei Lyle has won more than 600 awards in Martial Arts and Kickboxing competition.
  • Cheney Karate and Kickboxing

Welcome to Cheney’s Zen Karate and Kickboxing, Central Alberta’s largest and best equipped martial arts training facility.

Available Classes

Zen Karate Do

A great way to get in shape as well as a devastating form of self defense. Traditional and modern Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Akijutsu, and Jiu Jitsu techniques combine with advanced Olympic training methods to promote self confidence, coordination and weight control. This class offers tournament oriented training as well as realistic street defense techniques.

Kickboxing and Muay Thai

Combining traditional Muay Thai, Martial Arts and boxing techniques along with an intense cardiovascular workout make this class the ultimate in conditioning and challenge. Cheney Karate Studios is the only school in the area certified to teach kickboxing by the World Kickboxing Association and the Canadian Muay Thai Council. Become a fighter or just get in fighting shape.

Fighter Specific Training

This training will currently only be available for students enrolled in one of our programs looking to take their training to the next level. Enrollment will start in October. We will consider fighters from other studios that will be entering competition within the year. Please contact us for more information. 

Deciding to train in Martial Arts is an important and life changing decision. Below are a few of the most common questions we are asked at Cheney’s Zen Karate & Kickboxing. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Why Study Martial Arts?

The Martial Arts can be practiced by everyone. It is a tremendous way to get in shape and at the same time, learn a highly effective means of self defense. The reasons for studying Martial Arts will depend on an individual’s needs and interests:

• CONDITIONING – Martial Arts training utilizes beneficial exercises that increase stamina, strength, flexibility and endurance.

• SELF DEFENSE – Martial Arts correctly taught and learned is absolutely the ultimate in self defense.

• DISCIPLINE – Martial Arts is hard work, mentally and physically and strong moral character is emphasized in the training.• SELF CONFIDENCE – Achieved through improved skills and physical fitness. Gain mental peace with yourself and your body.

• SPORT – For those with enjoy competitive sports there are international competitions in which students may participate.

Will I Get Hurt?

Although injuries can occur from time to time, the likelihood of any serious injury is very low. Students are taught to be careful and controlled and all training is closely monitored by an instructor. Sports such as basketball and hockey tend to have a much higher rate of injury than martial arts.

Is It Expensive?

The cost for our martial arts programs is only slightly higher than the monthly fee at most gyms. At a gym you pay your fee and only use the facility. We offer the added benefit of professional world class instruction in addition to our state of the art facility.

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