The Dawson Karate Club has been in continuous operation since 1971, founded by Sensei Brian Aarons and Doug Roberts. From 1974 to present, the club has been taught and operated by Shinan Wayne J. Donivan 9th Dan, founder of the Kentokunkan School of Shorinjiryu.  In 1986 Shinan Donivan named the Dojo Kentokukan and in 1994 established this dojo as the headquarters of all Kentokukan schools.

Shinan Donivan is the chief instructor of the adult program which includes both yukyusha (non blackbelts) and Yudansha (blackbelts 1st to 6th degree).

Sensei Steve Morin 4th dan assists Shinan Donivan with both novice and intermediate classes. Sensei Ricky Lew 5th dan is in charge of the junior program, children 6 to 16 years of age.

Adult classes are open to Dawson students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the general public. Novice and intermediate classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The advanced classes (Black Belt) are held on Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Children’s classes are held on Saturdays, 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

Biography Ricky Lew

Began his Karate-do studies in September 1992 and received his official teaching level, 4th dan in April 2000.  Sensei Lew currently holds a rank of 5th dan. Sensei Lew was a member of the Koshiki (hard contact) Karate Team Canada that competed at the World Championship in Fukuoka, Japan. As an international competitor he has achieved strong performances in both Kata and Shiai.

Sensei Lew has a Bachelor of Education with a major in Physical Education from McGill University and now works in the Faculty of Physical Education at Dawson College. 

 

Email:	rlew@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Telephone:	514-391-8731 ext.5403
Location:	3040 Sherbrooke Street West Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1A4 Room 0H3 (dance/combat room)

Biography Steve Morin

Began his Karate-do studies in September 1992 and received his official teaching level, 4th dan in January 2007. Sensei Morin has joined the referring team during the international Koshiki tournament held in Montreal in 2007.

Sensei Morin is a graduate of University du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) with a Bachelor degree in Biochemistry and 2nd degree diploma in Ergonomics applied to health and safety at work.

 

 

Email:	morin_steve@hotmail.com
Location:	3040 Sherbrooke Street West Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1A4 Room 0H3 (dance/combat room)

 

 Biography Stephen De Four-Wyre

Stephen De Four-Wyre presently holds the rank of Ni-dan in Shorinjiryu Kentokukan Karatedo. He began his karatedo studies in the junior program, at the age of nine, and bears the distinction of being the first from the Kentokukan Hombu Dojo to have attained the rank of Junior Sho-dan. In 2004, he obtained the rank of Junior Ni-dan then moved on to the adult curriculum.

Mr. De Four-Wyre holds a B.Mus. in Music History and Classical Voice from McGill’s Schulich School of Music. He is currently pursuing studies in Law (B.C.L./LL.B.) at McGill. 

 

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Montreal-Kibukai

The McGill University dojo was established by Masayuki Kukan Hisataka (9th Dan) in September 1967 and named "Kibukai", which signifies "association of the warrior spirit", by Sensei Dalil Maschino in 1985.  Kibukai dojo was officially welcomed into the Kentokukan family in September 1997 with Vinod Gupta as its first sensei.
 
Kibukai dojo is open from September to November and again from January to March, in line with McGill's fall and winter academic semesters.  Classes are open to McGill students, alumni, and members of the general public and are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm.  Optional classes are offered on Fridays as well, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.  Please click here for the most up-to-date information on fees and schedules.  
 
Biography - Max Mastrocola
 
Sensei Max Mastrocola began his martial arts studies in 1987 and presently holds the rank of Go-dan, 5th degree black belt.  He has been teaching karatedo since 1990 and has participated in numerous tournaments, clinics, and seminars throughout his martial arts career.  Sensei Mastrocola is an internationally certified referee with the World Koshiki Karatedo Federation (WKKF).  He refereed in the WKKF world championships in Portugal in 2003, Greece in 2004, and Canada (Montreal) in 2007.   In addition to karatedo, Sensei Mastrocola has studied both iaido and aikido. He presently holds the rank of Sho-dan in Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido.  
 
Sensei Mastrocola is a graduate of McGill University with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

 

Email:	maxmastrocola@hotmail.com
Address:	McGill Sports Complex - Combatives/Martial Arts Room  475 Pine Avenue West, Montreal, Quebec, H2W 1S4
Telephone:	514-398-7011 - McGill Campus Recreation (ask about our karate classes)

 

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Hudson-Kenshinkai

 

Kenshinkai Dojo: Junior Program 

Although it was originally founded as a dojo for adults 35 years and older, children’s classes have been offered since 1995 at the Kenshinkai Junior Dojo.

Kenshinkai juniors accept students aged 5 to 17, from beginners to black belts. The goal of our dojo is to build teamwork, leadership skills, self-confidence and respect, through karate training.

Classes are taught by Sensei Mandy Graham, 1st degree black belt in Shorinjiryu Kentokukan Karatedo. She has been practicing martial arts for the past 13 years. Sensei Mandy has participated in Koshiki tournaments, training camps, instructors clinics and continues to assist Sensei Taddeo with the Kaizen Kai dojo in Kuujjuaq.

Classes are offered on Saturday mornings from 9:00 – 10:30am (beginners) and 10:30 – 12:00pm (intermediate) at 273 Main Road, Hudson, QC. Come and watch, or try out a class for free!

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Montreal-Seishinkan

The Seishinkan dojo is located at the Tri-Star gym in Montreal and has been offering Kentokukan for the past 10 years under the guidance of Sensei Mark Filippelli. Both adult and children classes are given.
 
Sensei Mark Filippelli began his Karatedo studies in 1992 and presently holds the rank of Godan, 5th degree black belt.  Since 1995, he has been teaching adult and children's Karatedo classes at various institutions throughout Montreal: Dawson College, Tristar Martial Arts Centre, YMCA (NDG), Alcan Canada, and McGill University.  He has participated in tournaments, clinics, and seminars throughout his martial arts career, adding both to the development of his own training and to the depth of his expertise in teaching.  Most recently, he represented Canada in the International Koshiki Karatedo Championships in Montreal, Canada (2007), as well as Greece (2004), Portugal (2003), Japan (1998) and Holland (1996).  In 2007 he placed 4th in the individual Male Middleweight Division and 2nd in the Male Team Division. He has also finished 2nd in the 2003 Male Team Division. In addition to Karatedo, Sensei Filippelli is pursuing his studies in Iaido, Judo, and kickboxing.

Address:	Seishinkan, 5275 Ferrier #301, Montréal, QC.  H4P 1L7
Telephone:	514-343-0148

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Kuujjuaq-Kazien Kai

The Kuujjuaq  Karate Club is Run under the Guidance of Sensei Giovanna Taddeo, 5th Dan. In collaboration with the Kuujjuaq Youth Center, Sensei Taddeo , a police officer was able to integrate the Kuujjuaq Karate Dojo as part of a community policing/prevention project initiated in 2001. The Kaizen Kai dojo is known for its eminent role of its Youth Leaders who serve as positive role models for other youth throughout Nunavik. The Leadership program is one of Kentokukan’s main focus, seeing that it’s goal is to equip today’s youth with the necessary tools to fight off negative influences

The karate program has been successfully running in Kuujjuaq since 2002.  In 2009, Sensei Taddeo was approached by the Kativik Regional Government to bring martial arts to the rest of Nunavik and the Kuujjuaq Karate club became the inspiration for the karate program that is reaching out to youth in communities throughout the region.  Thus the SMART program (sustainable martial arts recreational training) was created and is run through KRG.  

The Dojo is currently being run by SMART leader Sensei Mélanie Chabot.  Sensei Mélanie is a 1st dan in Kiyokushin Karate, she is currently training and learning the Kentokukan curriculum through the SMART program so she can maintain consistency within the Kaizen Kai Dojo. Sensei Mélanie is assited by Monique Stanton (Orange Belt) also a SMART leader from Kuujjuaq. Their classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Juniors and Adults. 

 

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Alberta 

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Athabasca - Wa no Kazi Kai Dojo

The Wa-no Kaze Kai Karate Club is a traditional registered non-profit karate school located in northern Alberta. The formal opening of the Athabasca dojo was in May 1995.

The club offers classes for children and adults of all ranks from beginner to black belt. Students learn at their own pace and in addition to gaining strength and stamina, experience discipline, stress control & confidence. Our 45+ registered students’ ages range from 8 to 70 yrs.  We invite you to visit our dojo on Tuesdays or Thursdays: 

6:00-7:00 pm children’s class (8-12 yrs)

7:00-9:00 pm adult class (13 yrs +)

The Athabasca dojo is active in local, provincial, national, and international competitions, camps, and events.

Shihan Jones began her karate training in January 1989.  She attained black belt (Shodan) level in December 1993.  In November 2001, Shihan Jones was recognized as Renshi, attained the rank of 5^th Dan in March 2002, and 6^th Dan in April 2011.  Shihan Cindy Jones also studies Muso Jikiden Eishen Ryu Iaido.

 

 

Email:	cjones@mcsnet.ca
Address:	9 Kirby Place, Island Lake South, AB  T9S 1S1
Telephone:	(780) 675-5166
Dojo:	WHPS (Whispering Hills Primary School), 3001 Whispering Hills Drive, Athabasca, Alberta

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Calgary - Hachidoken Dojo
 

Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts Academy is a dynamic, rapidly growing karatedo club that has members ranging in age from 7 to  50+ years. Self-confidence - self-esteem - physical fitness- ways to reduce stress - improve grades - respect and self-discipline are just some of the benefits that will be realized from studying at our club.  In addition to hosting provincial tournaments, camps, and seminars, our club emphasizes physical and mental self-development, rewards self-improvement rather than victory over others, and has a strong commitment toward giving back to the community.

Sensei Caron is a 5th Degree Black Belt and is the head instructor of the Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts Academy. Since starting his Karatedo career in 1988, Sensei Caron has studied both locally and abroad as a student, competitor, and international assistant coach as a  member of the Canadian International Karate Teams that traveled to Holland (1996) and Japan (1998). In addition to Karatedo, Sensei Caron has also studied judo, is  actively pursuing his studies in Aikido. Sensei Caron holds two university degrees.