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| Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura |
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Sensei Nakamura, head-instructor and owner of Shudokan Family Karate & Fitness Centre, has been training in Goju-Ryu Karate for over 25 years. He was a student in Okinawa , Japan , the birthplace of karate. He received instructions from the karate master who is the direct student of the founder of Goju-Ryu Karate - Master Chojun Miyagi.
Sensei Nakamura has won three World Championships - twice in kumite (sparring), and once in kata (forms). He was an Uchideshi (Special Disciple) and head-assistant instructor under Master Morio Higaonna (10th degree black belt, Chief Instructor of IOGKF) at the world headquarters in California , USA (1991 – 94) as well as at the Japanese headquarters in Tokyo (1995 – 1997). He moved to Canada , in 1997, as a technical advisor for IOGKF Canada.
He has recently been appointed as a Chief Instructor for IOGKF Canada as well as the Administrative Director for IOGKF International. Sensei Nakamura travels internationally to teach karate seminars. He holds a law degree and teacher's license for philosophy, politics, and economics from Kagawa University , Japan .
He is currently a 6th degree black belt (6th Dan) in Goju-Ryu Karate and 2nd degree black belt (2nd Dan) in Judo. |
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Sensei Vic Mangialardo – Shudokan Dojo Burlington, Ontario
Sensei Vic began his karate training in 1992 with Sensei Jim Marinow at the beginning of IOGKF Canada at Okinawan Karate Centre in Burlington, Ontario. In 2002 he took over the dojo as owner/operator and in 2004 he joined Sensei Nakamura at Shudokan Family Karate as head assistant instructor and is currently ranked Yondan, 4th degree black belt.
Sensei Vic has attended many of Higaonna Sensei’s gasshuku over the years in Canada and the U.S.A. and has trained in Okinawa.
He has completed Level 1 – Karate Coaching Certificate for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) as well as CPR/First Aid training.
Concerned about the everyday safety of women, he has developed and regularly conducts
a course called ‘Personal Safety and Self Defense for Women’ which is designed specifically for women who have no martial arts experience.
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Sensei Adrienne
Sensei Adrienne has been with IOGKF Canada since she was a white belt. She received her black belt in 1997 and currently holds the rank of yondan (fourth degree black belt).
She has attended many gasshuku , trained in several countries (Canada, USA, Japan, Germany, Australia), and competed in numerous tournaments over the years. She ran a small dojo at a local high school for a few years, teaching both interested staff and students.
She is a founding member of the taiko group, Do Kon Daiko, and has assisted with the Pan American and the IOGKF International newsletters. She also has the rank of shodan in shodo (Japanese calligraphy).
Sensei Adrienne is an experienced teacher. She has a Master's degree in education and has been teaching at the high school level for over 20 years. |
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Sensei Bruce
Sensei Bruce has been a member of the IOGKF since he started studying karate in 1994. His original objective with karate was simply to escape evening television and provide a means of renewing the learning process. Karate has held true to both objectives opening doors to world travel and new perspectives. Sensei Bruce now holds the rank of sandan , third degree black belt.
He has attended gasshuku in New York, California, Chicago, several locations in Canada and to two World Budosai in Okinawa, Japan. He hopes to return to Okinawa again in 2008 at the next World Budosai event. After attending a taiko (japanese drum) demonstration at his dojo, Sensei Bruce became interested in this cultural aspect of Japan and has been a member of the taiko group Do Kon Daiko for over 8 years.
Sensei Bruce has been an editor of the IOGKF Pan American Shinbun and the online version of the IOGKF International Newsletter. He has also assisted with the running of the IOGKF Canada and IOGKF International websites for several years.
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Theresa Stahl
Theresa Stahl has dedicated most of her life to the pursuit of physical fitness for herself and for others. A public-relations professional in the Burlington community for many years, Theresa’s extra-curricular activities have helped her in all aspects of her career.
Active in sports since high school, and dissatisfied with run-of-the-mill gym programs, Theresa turned to the martial arts to expand her fitness routine. Eventually earning a second degree black belt in 2006, she discovered a natural talent and passion for teaching cardio kickboxing. She played a key role in helping to start the first Cardio Kickboxing program in Burlington 12 years ago. Since then, she has helped motivate students to punch and kick their way into fitness and confidence.
Her dynamic and personable approach to group instruction has made her a popular fitness trainer both on and off the floor. Her classes are fast moving and energetic. Students are guaranteed a great workout while having fun, and her creative approach to fitness means no two classes will be the same!
All you need for this class is a pair of boxing gloves, a towel and water bottle, and your commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Theresa’s motto: A fit body is a fit mind!
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