About

two men posing in front of a canadian and japanese flag

Keith Gour ( shown on right ) is the founder of Aylmer Karate-Do, Self Defense and Fitness. He teaches FREE martial arts classes in his community of Aylmer, Gatineau. He volunteers teaching in his community so that everyone can participate regardless of their financial or social status.


- achieved Shodan, first degree black belt in 1988

- 1990 - 2000 head instructor of Gloucester South Karate and Karate instructor for City of Gloucester

- achieved Nidan, second degree black belt in 1996

- 1997 member of the Ottawa JKA and Canada JKA under Saeki Sensei

- September 2017 founded Aylmer Karate-Do Self Defense and Fitness

- achieved Sandan, third degree black belt in May 2019 under Renshi Pascal Monette who is a student of Hanshi Gilles Lavigne

- 2018 nominated for sports volunteer of the year City of Gatineau

- 2019 nominated for sports volunteer of the year City of Gatineau

- achieved Yondan, fourth degree black belt in December 2022 under Hanshi Gilles Lavigne ( shown on left )

- May 2024 certified in CPR + First Aid

- is currently a member of the Canadian Martial Arts Association, founder Hanshi Gilles Lavigne

- also studies Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, North American Kickboxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing and Bo.