Dimitrova Training Academy Canada
Karate in Campbell River – Train with Purpose. Grow with Confidence.
Welcome To Our
Martial Arts School
Dimitrova Training Academy Canada is Campbell River’s home for traditional Shito-Ryu karate and high-performance athlete development. Founded and led by Jenna Scott—Canadian National Team athlete (2025–2026), NCCP certified coach, and 2027 Canada Games Apprentice Coach—DTAC offers a clear pathway from beginner to elite competitor in a team environment that feels like family.
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Who We Are at
Dimitrova Training Academy Canada
Our School
At Dimitrova Training Academy, training is rooted in the values of traditional Shito-Ryu karate while supported by modern approaches to athlete development. Students build discipline, confidence, and resilience that extend far beyond the academy—on and off the mat. The habits formed here—focus, commitment, respect, and the ability to perform under pressure—are the same qualities that make great students, teammates, and leaders.
History
Dimitrova Training Academy was founded by Head Instructor Jenna Scott, with a vision to bring authentic traditional karate and high-performance athlete development to Campbell River and Vancouver Island.
Jenna began training at the age of four and has competed at provincial, national, and international levels. She competed as a Canadian National Team kumite athlete in the 2025—2026 season, bringing elite-level experience directly into her coaching. With over 16 years of experience and extensive NCCP coaching education, Jenna has developed athletes from beginner to elite, including multiple Team BC athletes.
She continues to train under Maria Dimitrova and works closely with Pam Ross (Team Canada Coach) and Vanessa Restrepo (BC Provincial Team Coach), ensuring athletes receive high-level instruction grounded in traditional karate values.
Jenna has coached at the BC Winter Games and has been selected as an Apprentice Coach for the 2027 Canada Games, reflecting her continued progression within high-performance coaching.
DTAC provides athletes with opportunities to train in kihon, kata, and kumite, compete locally on Vancouver Island, and progress to provincial and national levels. Most importantly, DTAC is a team and a family, where students grow into confident, disciplined individuals.
What Sets Us Apart
Our curriculum is grounded in the core disciplines of karate, including kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). This is complemented by a strong emphasis on the principles, philosophy, and history of Shito-Ryu karate, alongside structured physical conditioning and athletic development.
From beginner to advanced to competitive teams, our programs are designed with a clear progression that allows each student to grow with purpose, confidence, and direction.
DTAC athletes benefit from direct access to provincial and national-level coaching, including:
- Jenna Scott — Canadian National Team athlete (2025–2026), NCCP certified, 2027 Canada Games Apprentice Coach
- Pam Ross — Team Canada Coach and High Performance Chair, Karate BC
- Vanessa Restrepo — BC Provincial Team Coach and former Canadian National Team athlete
Students have opportunities to compete at local tournaments across Vancouver Island, with the ability to progress to provincial and national-level competition through a structured and supported pathway.
DTAC is more than a dojo, it is a team and a family. We foster an environment where students feel supported, build lasting friendships, and develop a strong sense of belonging while working toward shared goals.
DTAC has produced four Canadian National Team athletes across two seasons—Jenna Scott and Samuel MacLeod in 2025, and Gage Smith and Nash Smith in 2026. Our athletes compete locally on Vancouver Island and progress to provincial and national stages through a structured, supported development pathway that produces real results at the highest levels of Canadian karate.
Our Academy Schedule
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What Families Are Saying
“Our son Sam started training at DTAC in 2020 as a quiet, shy kid. In 2024 he earned his place on Team BC at 13. Jenna has created something rare here. We are incredibly grateful.”
“Sensei Jenna and Pam provide a fun, challenging, inclusive environment that meets the students where they are and provides them with a structured environment to thrive.”
“With Jenna’s guidance and commitment to her training, my daughter has blossomed into a strong, confident and fearless athlete. I am so very pleased with Sensei Jenna.”
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Experience DTAC firsthand—sign up for our three free trial Karate classes and see what sets us apart.
Contact Us!
Dimitrova Training Academy Canada brings elite-level karate instruction to Campbell River and the North Island. We invite everyone in Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Oyster River, and everyone else on Vancouver Island to join us. You can find our academy conveniently located in Campbell River with easy access for families across the North Island.