Our Instructors
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Brad has been training Kyokushin Karate for over 20 years, and is an experienced tournament fighter, as well as past Canadian Fighting and Kata Champion. He has trained and been mentored all over the world by many of the top instructors in Kyokushin. At home, he enjoys a lively household with his wife and three young boys. |
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Lance has been training Kyokushin for ten years and has had the opportunity to train under several different instructors, and compete in many events. This diversity has made Lance technically very versatile and well-rounded. He is an assistant instructor for the adult's class at the Mckenzie Lake dojo. |
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Michelle has been training since 1996, where she trained under Sensei Herb Milton, until she moved to Calgary with her husband Brad in 1999. She juggles karate with her three children and career, and assists periodically with the instruction in the children's class at the McKenzie Lake dojo. |
Denis has had a long history as a highly ranked martial artist in a different style, which has helped him tremendously in the development of his fighting and kata in Kyoksuhin. He rounds out the Forget family karate team (eldest son Eric also trains), and is an assistant instructor for the children's classes at the McKenzie Lake dojo. |
Lisa began her Kyokushin career as a karate-mom, but soon after joining, she was hooked and has since become one of our most dedicated and reliable students. Lisa has competed in many tournaments, and has been instrumental in organizing many club events. Lisa is an assistant instructor in the children's classes at the McKenzie Lake dojo. |
Doug began his karate career 5 years ago when he walked into the dojo with his two sons. Today his entire family is involved in the art of Kyokushin. Doug has participated in many tournaments both as a competitor and coach. The passion he has for the martial arts and Japanese culture is clearly evident in his training. Doug is an assistant instructor for the children's classes at the McKenzie Lake dojo. |
Lawrence also began his Kyokushin career with one of his sons. Today, all three of Lawrence's sons train in the club. Lawrence is known by all for his kind and gentle demeanor and ability to reach young children. He is also instrumental in the administrative affairs of the club, coordinating large projects and events. |
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