Your Instructors For 2008/2009

CURRENT BLACK BELT INSTRUCTORS

Sean Wong - Kancho

Sean Wong is currently a rokudan (6th dan) renshi and has been leading Karate classes since 1984. His passion for Karate has journeyed him from practicing Karate for fitness, into self-defense, into sport, and into a vocation. It is all he does. Today, he practices and teaches Karate-do as a form of Budo (the way of self-improvement through the martial arts) first and all other forms second. His philosophy is that for every medal that we win in sport, we must be twice as good in traditional Karate. He has adopted his master's philosophy which is, the better we get in Karate, the more important it is for us to improve ourselves as a decent human being.

Wong is a member of the world renowned school of Okinawa Goju-Ryu called Meibukan and a student of the its Hombu Dojo president, Master Yagi Meitetsu (Hanshi 10th Dan). The Meibukan Hombu Dojo has been an integral part of Okinawa's Karate and its founder Yagi Meitoku (Dai Sensei) - is among world's most decorated Karate men. Wong strives to fulfill his obligations to the Hombu Dojo by acting as Yagi Meitetsu Sensei assistant. To find out more about Sean you can visit his new blog at www.pureheartdirtysole.com.

Paul Aniceto

Paul is a school teacher by day and a Karate teacher at night. He juggles being a new dad, teaching Karate, and career of inspiring young children successfully. This outstanding member of the community has been with Sensei Sean Wong since he was 16 years old. Today he is a sandan with Markham Meibukai and internationally with the Yagi Meitetsu Sensei.

Rosalind Corey

Roz is a nidan and is our bubble of joy. She brings this happy demeanor into the class during her teachings. She has been to Okinawa and likes to challenge herself with competition from time to time. Roz is NCCP certified and currently working towards her national referee license. She is recognized as a Nidan with Markham Meibukai and internationally with Yagi Meitetsu Sensei.

 
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS

Brian Yee (Nidan)

Brian has been in the martial arts for 30 years. He has witnessed his son and extended family members earn black belts within NOX. Brian brings a wealth of eclectic experience to the dojo and is Nidan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally.

Janet Wellsman Thomson (Shodan)

Janet is a busy mom and appreciates the personal completeness that Karate can offer to her life. She inspires all of us at the dojo. She never gives up. Her tenacity has earned her a place as part of a Canadian record holding team for sky diving.

Andrew McAdam-Wong (Shodan)

Still in high school, he has a wonderful rapport with children. As an athlete, he has done well and the kids admire his determination and commitment. Whenever he has time between work, competitions, and school obligations, he leads fun and entertaining birthday parties.

Marcel De Jesus (Shodan)

Marcel has years of experience in Philipino martial arts and Tae kwon do. He has settled in with Karate at NOX for the past several years. He assists also with our fitness kickboxing classes.   

OTHER YUDANSHA

Joe Puccia (Sandan with Markham Meibukai and Yondan internationally)
Cecile Becquey (Shodan)
Mark Stallybrass (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Gary Pearcy (Shodan)
Mark Soto (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Calvin Chih (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Scott Waslenko (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Scott Davison (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Alicia Yee (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Clint Paisley (Shodan)
Rowan Yee (Shodan)
Julie Wilson (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Brian Langendock (Shodan with Markham Meibukai and Shodan internationally)
Ankit Bhat (Shodan)
Jonathan McGuire (Shodan)
Thomas Lato (Junior Shodan)
Sharu Anahilan (Junior Shodan)

Honorary Yudansha

Morana Zeskoski
Fabian Bolzanello