In northern Montreal, there is a coach named François Persico who trains elite athletes and can also share his expertise with your children. At his martial arts school—Canada’s only single-sport karate center and recognized by the National Institute of Sport (INS)—everyone is welcome. Named Karaté Métropolis, it is also known as the Quebec Center of Excellence in Karate. With four tatami mats, the founder has successfully created a perfect blend of sport and excellence.
A school with strong values that welcomes everyone.
“We want to make karate accessible to everyone,” François Persico, the school’s owner and a member of the Karaté Québec High Performance Committee, told us. “Our mission is excellence, but we also offer traditional Shotokan karate through evening classes.”
Discipline, building confidence, and mastering techniques are skills you can learn through karate. It’s a well-rounded sport that helps improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and strength. Children, teens, and even adults are all welcome to join the evening classes led by certified coaches. All skill levels are welcome, so everyone can learn at their own pace.
If you want your child to grow up with strong values, Karate
Metropolis is the answer. “I’m not here to entertain. If I ask a child if they had fun today, they should answer: ‘No, but I learned something,’” says Mr. Persico, head coach of the sports-study program at the Quebec Karate Center of Excellence.
“I’m not a motivational speaker; I’m here to support the athletes’ motivation,” he adds.
Having grown up in Montréal-Nord, François Persico, who is also the head coach of the Canadian senior combat team
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wants to help this neighborhood grow and strive for excellence.
"We have a social role, a community mission. We want to help young athletes who might not initially be able to join us but who have physical
abilities and a desire to develop in karate!” By joining the “Du sport en plus” program initiated by the Sports Council, he is making karate accessible to as many people as possible. This is a real opportunity to learn by drawing inspiration from the best!
A sports-academic program for the most passionate students!
For every child who has karate in their blood, the club also offers a Center
of Excellence in Karate, providing them with a unique opportunity to combine academic and athletic success through a sports-study program. The karate school partners with seven schools.
“We have a very clear mission, which is to provide our members with an environment for elite
development. We want to place as many people as possible on the Quebec team, and then on the Canadian team. If someone is looking for a competitive karate club in Montreal, we’re the go-to choice,” says Mr. Persico with conviction.
Support is also guaranteed: qualified coaches, strength and conditioning coaches,
a mental coach, and medical care at the INS center in the Olympic Park are all included in the package. The facilities have been designed with the athletes’ development in mind.
Perseverance and pushing oneself to the limit are essential to reaching the highest level and developing your child’s potential. The guiding principle at Karate Métropolis is “development.” “We’re here to develop athletes, so sometimes training sessions are long, but that’s what it takes to unlock their potential—it requires repetition and volume.”
More than just a karate club, the Quebec Karate Center of Excellence also offers activities beyond the realm of sports, including conferences featuring various athletes and speakers. This non-athletic component will also expand following the center’s participation in the “Du sport en Plus” program, launched by the Ministry of Sport.
Authentic, unique, and offering a wealth of benefits, the North Montreal Karate Club would be delighted to support you in your athletic endeavors. Feel free to contact us and give karate a try!
