WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTORS

Sogo Budo Master Series Seminars.

Instruction from Internationally Renown Masters 

We are so amazed to have the following international organizations and federations together training, sharing and endorse this event.

World Elite Black Belt Society

Chudokan Aikido Federation

Organization Jiu-Jitsu International

Global Grand Master Alliance

Eastern Ontario Karate Association

April 5th, 2025

High Ranking
Martial Art Masters
sharring their knowledge and passion!

Details to follow.

Instructors

Brian Aylward Kyoshi
7th Dan Jiu-Jitsu
Co-Host

Always popular and entertaining seminars, sometimes has more fun than the kids! Energetic and animated, his sessions are always a feast of knowledge and laughs. Executive Council Member of World Elite Black Belt Society and Co-Host Kingston Kicks

Ted Theelen Shihan
7th Dan Karate
Co-Host

A dynamic teacher whose experience and understanding of budo is incredible. Known for years for his pinching seminar! His contribution to Karate and martial arts is outstanding. Head of the Eastern Ontario Karate Association. Co-Host of Kingston Kicks!

Guest Lecturer

Ken Tallack Hanshi
9th Dan Karate

Ken Tallack 9th Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu, 9th degree 5 animal Shaolin Kung fu, Canadian Representative Dai Nippon Butokukai. Kingston’s Highest ranking Karate-ka.

Guest Lecturer

Kevin Blok Hanshi
9th Dan Aikido

Black Belt Hall of Famer, a martial artist who knowledge and understanding of budo is legendary! 

Guest Lecturer

Dane Harden Master
8th Dan Tae Kwon Do

Colonel Dane Harden holds numerous Black belt ratings and instructor certifications in 8th DanTae kwon do, 4th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido, and 4th Dan Goshindo sword. Sensei Harden owns and operates Western Masters Martial Arts, Inc. with several locations. He is also a medical professional and an Army Veteran with numerous combat deployments.

Guest Lecturer

Scott Taylor Renshi
4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu 

Talented and Tough - Consistently in demand for his insightful knowledge of martial arts.

Dwayne Diamond Shihan
6th Dan Jiu-Jitsu

An inspirational coach and instructor at Samurai Arts Academy in Metcalfe, ON. Samurai at heart - dedicated to all aspects of budo.

Joe Maadi Sensei
3rd Dan Aikido

A wealth of knowledge and talent packed into a high-powered frame, his classes are always packed!

Rob Peaker Guro
3rd Siling Labuyo Arnis
1st Dan BJJ

Like a ninja but with sticks. Don't mess with this "dog"  A modern hybrid Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) method combining traditional FMA techniques with 'alive training'. ' Cherry Dog' has fought in multiple Dog Brothers Gatherings and has ascended within the tribe to full dog brother status.

Jamie Rickard Shihan
8th Dan Jiu-Jitsu 

Jamie Rickard is a 8th Dan in jiu-jitsu with over 24 years of martial arts experience in jiu-jitsu, kenjutsu, karate, MMA, grappling and holds the title of Shihan, Chief instructor for Canada in Jukoshin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu

Brian Lacroix Shihan
7th Dan Jiu-Jitsu 

One of the funniest, talented and ruthless "Angels" out there. Years of knowledge and an immense passion for martial arts!

Jr. Leduc Shihan
6th Dan Jiu-Jitsu

A seminar not to be missed!  Known for his "Hulk-like" strength and his "smashing personality" Shihan is one of the crowd favourites at all the seminars!

Lisa C. Renshi

 

Always with an infectious smile, her ability to wow the crowds with her dynamic personality and martial arts proficiency is amazing. Get on her mat, try to survive and come out with smiles and sweat!

Bruce Brousseau Shihan
5th Dan Karate

 Shihan Bruce is 5th Dan in Shotokan and the is the chief instructor for Perth and district martial arts One of his favourite pass times is working on bunkai from kata!

Mark Melanson Renshi
5th Dan Karate

With over 30 years of experience  and the head instructor at Perth and district martial arts, he enjoys teaching little warriors and kick boxing.

Gabriel Chartier Sensei
3rd Dan Karate

Chartier Sensei is retired from the Canadian Armed Forces and currently trains and teaches with the SLK club in Sharbot Lake. His martial arts career has spanned more than 40 years and due to his career, he has trained in numerous locations and styles. Sensei spent many years running his own Dojo in western Canada.  He is currently ranked Sandan in Goju Ryu, Nidan in Shito Ryu, Nidan in Shotokan Karate and Shodan in Yoshukai Karate.  Sensei brought  his weapons knowledge to SLK from the Genbukai system under Shihan Fumio Demura

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