Black Belt Listing
The practitioners listed below represent the active, living standard of our dojo. They are the leaders, coaches, and elite competitors who dedicate themselves to refining their own martial capability while elevating the students around them. From our senior Head Instructors to our newest Shodan ranks, these individuals continuously pressure-test their skills, pursue advanced certifications, and drive the progressive evolution of our curriculum.
Active Black Belts
James Freeman
7th Dan
- Head Instructor
- Founder of the Bushido Karate Association
- Adult Program Instructor
- Board Member
Craig Pettie
5th Dan
- Head Instructor
- Founder of the Bushido Karate Association
- Adult Program Instructor
- Board Member
Scott Knowles
5th Dan
- Head Instructor
- Adult/Youth Program Instructor
- Tournament Team Head Coach
- Board Member
Elliott Knowles
4th Dan
- Adult Program Instructor
- Board Member
Bernadine Jugdutt
4th Dan
- Adult/Youth Program Instructor
- Tournament Team Head Coach
- Board Member
Adam Knowles
4th Dan
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Adult/Youth Program Instructor
-
Tournament Team Coach
- Board Member
Mike Reynolds
4th Dan
- Training Remotely out of Victoria
Michael Chmay
4th Dan
- Youth Program Instructor
- Tournament Team Coach
Natty Aytenfisu
3rd Dan
- Board Member
Sidney Taylor
2nd Dan
- Youth Program Assistant Instructor
Cristina Iordache
2nd Dan
Stefan Iordache
2nd Dan
- Board Member
Natalie Wong
1st Dan
- Training Remotely out of Ottawa
Kira Slator
1st Dan
- Training Remotely out of Ottawa
Jad El-Halabi
1st Dan
- Training Remotely out of Calgary
Kai Barrett
1st Dan
Inactive Black Belts
3rd Dan: Stephen Steciw, Kelsey Mramor
2nd Dan: Tim Van Aerde, Jennifer Cockrall-King, Lee Restivo, Emily Cliff, Sidney Chan, Andrij Demianczuk, Crystal Reynolds, Raye Willms, Elise Leong-Sit
1st Dan: Alan Cliff, John Van Aerde, Angela Juby, Amanda Ibbotson, Worku Oli, Janet Ross, Mathew Swallow, Case Krawcewicz, , Bryn Murray, Julieta Dikova, Gene Klenke, Pedro Garcia Guerra, Sara Mah, Shawn Larmand