Aurora Life Sports Inc.

08/17/2026

🎉 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞! 𝐂𝐀𝐍-𝐑𝐘𝐔 𝐉𝐢𝐮-𝐉𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞!🎉

We are thrilled to bring two brand-new Tuesday evening classes to the Merrickville community—whether you're looking to build practical self-defense skills or level up your mobility and recovery!

🗓️ 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄

Location: École Catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Gym; 306 Read St.

🧘‍♀️ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Mobility & Recovery Yoga
Build strength, joint control, and resilience! This dynamic Vinyasa-calisthenics fusion goes beyond basic poses to improve core power, balance, and mobility. Perfect as a pre-martial arts warm-up or a restorative workout for parents ready to reset and move.
No experience needed—just bring an open mind!

🥋 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: CAN-RYU Jiu-Jitsu
A practical Canadian self-defense system rooted in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and adapted for real-world scenarios. Blending elements of Judo, Karate, kickboxing, and law enforcement techniques, CAN-RYU emphasizes gross motor skills, awareness, and simple, highly effective protection techniques (6yrs of age+).

💥 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒
New to Aurora Life Sports? Most people start with one of our trial options:

Yoga Intro (Zen & Cozy Package): 3 classes + an awesome hoodie!

CAN-RYU Jiu-Jitsu Trial Package: 3 classes + your gi (a fantastic deal)!

👉 Check out all package options & details at auroralifesports.com/packages or visit our general website at auroralifesports.com.

📲 Have questions? Drop a comment below or reach out directly to Laura ([email protected]) or Chris ([email protected]).

See you on the mat! 👊✨

08/17/2026

🧘‍♀️ 𝐓𝐚𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 & 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰: 𝟏-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭! 🧘‍♂️

Looking to elevate your yoga practice, deepen your mind-body connection, and discover powerful new recovery techniques? Join us for an exclusive, immersive 1-Day Yoga & Recovery Track tailored specifically for yogis and mindfulness practitioners!

Held in a dedicated, peaceful enclosed space at Capital Conquest, this 4-session track bridges traditional yoga with energy healing, internal martial arts, and active resilience.

🗓️ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬

Date: Saturday, November 7th

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Enclosed Track Room at Capital Conquest (Palais des Congres de Gatineau)

Included with Your Ticket: Access to all 4 expert-led sessions, an event T-shirt, a Certificate of Completion, AND a Kobudomania ticket!

✨ 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐔𝐩 ✨

1️⃣ 11:00 AM – Session #1: Chakra Meditation & Energy Healing (Philip Lai)

Explore the body's energy centers and learn to channel universal Qi using intention, visualization, and guided breathwork. Discover practical acupressure and energy techniques for self-healing that naturally deepen your daily mat practice.

2️⃣ 12:00 PM – Session #2: Introduction to Tai Chi (Roland Lavigne)

Bridge breathwork, mindfulness, and gentle movement through Qigong and classical Tai Chi lineages. Learn foundational principles of fluid weight transfer, grounding, and internal alignment to enhance your body awareness and inner balance.

3️⃣ 1:00 PM – Session #3: Medical Qigong Healing (Philip Lai)

Think of it as "acupuncture without the needles." Take your mind-body awareness further with a therapeutic approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine, using precise breathwork and movement to target and address specific physical or energetic imbalances.

4️⃣ 2:00 PM – Session #4: Relaxation Under Pressure: Intro to Aikido (Scott Campsall)

Discover how grounding, posture, and natural breath control translate into dynamic, real-world movement. Through gentle partner exercises, learn how true relaxation builds spatial awareness, releases tension, and fosters off-the-mat resilience.

🎟️ Limited spots available in our enclosed space! Reserve your 1-Day Pass today and take your recovery to the next level.

👉 https://capitalconquest.ca/registration-page-cc26

Capital Conquest John Therien-Soke Eightstar Martialarts

08/15/2026

Our group is making this event a priority. Sights are set to level up!!

Capital Conquest John Therien-Soke Scott Campsall Eightstar Martialarts Philip Tai Foo Lai Norman Beauchamp Carol Buma-Beauchamp

08/03/2026

So much looking forward to this incredible event!! Get ready to fly Team Aurora 🪁🪁🪁

Capital Conquest John Therien-Soke

07/21/2026

YA YA FEARLESS & FILTHY 2026!!!!!!!!!!

At , we are all about promoting harmony, flow, strength, and expressive connection. That’s why standing alongside the MUDGIRL movement feels like such a natural fit. Beyond the mud pits and obstacle courses lies a shared heart: empowerment, community, solidarity, and lifting women up to unleash their true potential.

I am continuously in awe of our crew. You don’t just show up to run a race—you show up for each other in all aspects of life. Whether it’s offering a helping hand over a mud mound, cheering through the tough moments, or encouraging one another to step out of comfort zones, you consistently inspire everyone around you to be the absolute best version of themselves.

To everyone who represented Aurora Life Sports, conquered the course, and shared endless laughs along the way: thank you for being the heart of this movement.

Together, we are stronger, braver, and unstoppable. Here’s to many more muddy miles, personal growth, and supporting each other every step of the way! 🧘‍♀️💪✨

07/14/2026

Classes Cancelled Tonight!!!

The weather is too unpredictable at the moment and we don't want to put anyone at risk on these back country roads should something develop. Hopefully things settle down throughout the afternoon but just in case, stay safe at home!

06/28/2026

AMAZING DAY!!!!!!! What a great group to walk with!!! This one we gotta do again for sure!!!!

06/23/2026

🧘‍♀️ 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄!🧘‍♂️

Want to score a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Beginner GAIAM Yoga Kit? We have 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 kits up for grabs, and one of them could be yours!

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐭?
• 4mm Yoga Mat (Perfect cushion for your practice)
• 6ft. Yoga Strap (To help you reach those deep stretches)
• Yoga Block (For extra support and alignment)
• Digital Workouts (To keep you inspired anywhere, anytime)

🛍️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬:
It’s simple! Be one of the NEXT 3 PEOPLE to purchase our 25-Class Package, and we will gift you a kit absolutely free! 🥳

👉 https://www.auroralifesports.com/packages/p/25-class-package

❤️ 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝!
We would love it if you could share this post with your friends, family, or anyone looking to kickstart their wellness journey.

Terms and conditions apply. Limit one kit per person. First three purchases only—so act fast! 👇

06/14/2026

Awesome day of competing and training seminars for the Aurora Life Sports Inc. Jiu-jitsu and self-defence team in Kingston with Tallack Martial Arts this weekend! All our kids placed in the top 4 in sparring and we are so proud!!

Sensei Chris and Veida were super excited to get to train with Kyoshi Doug Knispel, one of the fav instructors.

Special thanks to Maddie (Leslie Christena) for helping me teach on the youth flexibility mat!! She's a fantastic role model and terrific co-lead.

Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces at Capital Conquest !!!

06/11/2026

Woot-woot team!! It's going to be a fun weekend!!!

TOMORROW!!!! We are thrilled to welcome you back to Kingston for our jam-packed weekend🎉Below is an overview of the weekend schedule:

PLEASE NOTE:
Participants are responsible for ensuring they have access to breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, and all required training equipment throughout the weekend.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH – Bayridge Secondary School
• 5:00pm – Event Setup
• 6:00pm – Volunteer Meeting
• 7:00pm – Tournament Sparring Technique Seminar with Sensei Seabrooke
• 8:00pm – Lecture Discussion: History of Karate with Hanshi Tallack

SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH – Bayridge Secondary School
• 8:30am – Tournament Officials Meeting
• 8:30am – Youth Tournament Check-In
• 9:00am–12:30pm – Youth Tournament Starts
• 12:45pm–5:30pm – Seminar Training
• 9:00am–12:30pm – Youth Tournament Starts
• 12:45pm–5:30pm – Seminar Training
SATURDAY EVENING – Tallack Martial Arts Dojo
• 5:30pm – Dojo Opens
• 6:00pm – Dinner Served
• 6:30pm – Award Presentations
• Social gathering to follow at K&R Sports Bar (19+; self-pay)

SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH – Bayridge Secondary School
• 8:45am – Arrival
• 9:00am–12:45pm – Seminar Training
• 12:45pm–2:15pm – DNBK Style Event

We are incredibly proud to continue this longstanding Kingston tradition while supporting the DNBK, Kingston Food Bank, and Non-Profit Martial Arts as well as promoting martial arts education, leadership, and community.