Est. 1993 · South Stormont & the Seaway area

Seaway Karate Club

Self-defence-focused karate for ages 7 and up, with classes in Long Sault and Ingleside. Great exercise, great friends, and a positive attitude.

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“There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.” From the Seaway Karate club logo

Class changes & cancellations

No schedule changes at this time. Regular Tuesday and Thursday classes are running as listed below. This notice will be updated here when a class moves or is cancelled.

Class schedule

All ages 7 and up. A family plan is available details TBD. Fees and whether a first class is free are TBD.

Tuesdays · 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Long Sault

South Stormont Community Hall
2 Mille Roches Road
Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0

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Thursdays · 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Ingleside

Rothwell-Osnabruck Public School gym
1 College Street
Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0

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Cornwall classes TBD — historically held at Cornwall Collegiate (CCVS), 437 Sydney Street, but not listed on current township or Facebook schedule posts.

About the club

A recreational club serving Long Sault, Ingleside, and the wider Cornwall / Seaway area.

Seaway Karate began in Ingleside in 1993 as the Ingleside Karate Club and was renamed Seaway Karate Club in 2005. Classes focus on self-defence. The Township of South Stormont notes that all instructors hold internationally recognized certification, and that a family plan is available.

Style and affiliation wording TBD: recent gradings and seminars have been with World Kobudo. An older club description also referred to a variation of Chito-Ryu karate plus a practical self-defence system. We will publish the club’s preferred wording once it is confirmed.

Not to be confused with Long Sault Itosu Kai, a separate club that also trains in the township.

Sensei Jim Riddell

Founder and head instructor. Godan (5th degree) as of 2012. World Kobudo Federation member since the early 1990s. National Coaching Certification; PPCT and Defensive Tactics instructor certifications. South Stormont Sports Hall of Fame, 2018.

Kara surname TBD

Shodan (1st degree), promoted September 2026. Joining the instructor team.

Senseis Gord, Erin, Gracie, Grayson & Ruth

All promoted to Nidan (2nd degree) in September 2026. Last names and bios TBD.

Announcements

Recent public notes from the club.

7–8 November 2026

Capital Conquest

Club members attended Capital Conquest, a weekend of training with international instructors. Senseis Gord, Erin, Ruth, Gracie, Grayson, and Kara were to receive their World Kobudo certificates and belts at the conclusion of training.

Source: Seaway Karate Club Facebook, October 2026 posts

24 September 2026

Six members promoted

Kara was promoted to Shodan, and Senseis Gord, Erin, Gracie, Grayson, and Ruth were promoted to Nidan, at a World Kobudo grading with Kyoshi Earl Barber. World Kobudo belts and certificates were to be presented at Capital Conquest.

Source: Seaway Karate Club Facebook, Long Sault page

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Cancellations, merch, seminars, and grading dates can live here — and be repeated in the notice bar at the top when a class changes.

TBD content from the club

Photos

A gallery will go here once the club provides images they are comfortable publishing, including consent for any students shown — especially minors.

Photo TBD
club-supplied image

Contact & location

Questions about joining or the current schedule? Reach Sensei Jim Riddell.

Phone 613-551-6386
Email jimriddell@cogeco.ca
Facebook Seaway Karate Club — Long Sault page
The older Cornwall Facebook page is no longer in use.
Website seawaykarate.ca

Where we train

Long Sault — South Stormont Community Hall, 2 Mille Roches Road, Tuesdays 6:30–8:00 p.m..

Ingleside — Rothwell-Osnabruck Public School gym, 1 College Street, Thursdays 6:30–8:00 p.m..

A contact form is TBD for a later pass if phone and email are not enough.

Members area

Planned for a later phase — not part of the first public site.

A login area is planned so members can follow belt and grading records, attendance, teaching sessions, and kata or grading-prep videos and notes. Nothing here will be built until the public pages are live and the club is ready for it.