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began his martial arts training in Toronto, Canada studying
Shito-Ryu karate under K. C. Sumura at the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre in 1966. This was followed by Shotokan karate
under Gary Posovad and Robert Hurst in Burlington, Ontario
who were affiliated with Frank Wanatai (ISKF). In 1984, Andy
joined the Butoku Kai organization studying Shorinji-Ryu karate
under O’Sensei Richard Kim and Sensei Eileen Dennis
at the Grimsby Karate Club. He received his ZBBK Shodan in
1987, and progressed through the ranks to Godan in 2005. Andy also received a level five certification in the art of Tai Chi. Andy now trains under Sensei Brian Ricci, Chief Instructor
and head of the Zen Bei Butoku Kai International.
The Lincoln
Martial Arts Club provides instruction in traditional Japanese
martial arts including Karate, Kobudo, Tai Chi, Chi Gong,
and Paqua. Karate training emphasizes self defense without
the use of weapons. Kobudo training is instruction in traditional
weapons. The curriculum trains students in both physical and
mental disciplines to achieve the essential elements of physical
fitness, self defense capability and the philosophical attitudes
of self discipline, respect and compassion. The overall direction
of training is to teach elements of conflict resolution and
the avoidance of physical confrontation. The programme stimulates
and develops self confidence and teaches self control and
respect for others. Karate instruction provides the student
with the most effective and efficient method of self defense
available. The Club follows the kyu belt system of ranking
recognizing student development by varying colour belt levels
starting at white and progressing through seven ranks leading
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Grimsby
Recreational Karate Club
162 Livingston
Avenue
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada L3M 1L1
Phone: (905) 563-4541
Email: lirob_suke@cogeco.ca
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Sensei
Lisa Robinson is the current instructor of the Grimsby Recreational
Karate Club, which was first founded by Sensei Eileen Dennis
nearly forty years ago. She currently holds a godan (fifth
degree black belt) in shorinji ryu karate and has her NCCP
coaching certificate. Robinson is a former Nationals Champion
and a World Class Champion. She also holds certification in
jujitsu and is an inductee of the WUKO Black Belt Hall of
Fame.
Robinson is proud of her school’s
membership in the Butoku-Kai of Canada and the Zen Bei Butoku-Kai
International. She prides herself in creating an environment
for children and adults alike to learn, grow, and gain self-confidence.
The learning and giving of respect is expected of every
student at the Grimsby Recreational Karate Club thanks to
Robinson’s guidance.
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began training in 1975 in the Shotokan style in Stratford,
Ontario. Around 1981 the Stratford dojo was turned over to
my father, Dennis Foley, and shortly thereafter joined O'Sensei
Kim's Zen Bei Butoku-Kai Organization. I received my Shodan
in 1984 from the Zen Bei Butoku Kai and assisted my father
in teaching the classes in Stratford. In 1990, around the
time I received my Nidan, I took over the Stratford dojo as
chief instructor when my father decided to stop teaching.
I opened a second dojo in Kitchener, Ontario in 1995. More
recently, I was awarded the rank of Godan from the Zen Bei
Butoku-Kai International and continue to run Foley's Family
Karate dojos in Kitchener and Stratford, teaching Shorin-ji
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Bob Jones
started his Martial Arts training at the age of 18(1980)
in London, Ontario. Four years later he decided to dedicate
a large portion of his life to the serious study of Go-Ju
Ryu Karate-do. He received his Shodan in 1987 from O Sensei
Richard Kim. His main source of instruction and inspiration
has been O Sensei Richard Kim since 1989. Through consistent
study and practice he received his Nidan in 1993 and his
Sandan in 2000. His continued study and practice have lead
him to manage a Dojo in his hometown of Ingersoll, Ontario.
His classes focus on developing life skill through Martial
Arts training. Respect, compassion and gratitude are emphasized
in a safe, energetic and fun environment.
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