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Our Teachers
With a combined 100 years of martial arts training our sensei are able to help you and your family fulfill all your training needs. While the club practices the Shoryn Ryu and Small Circle Jiu Jitsu styles our teachers also bring their experiences in other styles such as Goju Ryu, Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and Wrestling to the club .
Sensei Trevor Kirk, Yondan has been training in the martial arts of Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do for over 24 years. In his 15 years as a teacher, Sensei Kirk has shared his knowledge with many children and adults alike. He has an extensive volunteering career and has worked with children with disabilities, the Big Brothers organization and currently serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Southwold Township Fire Department. His humble demeanor and strong family values make him a patient yet driven teacher.
Sensei Mike Curchin, Nidan has been a member of the Elite Karate Club family for many years. As a child he started training here and has achieved the Black Belt rank of Nidan. Sensei Curchin has also studied the art of Tae Kwon Do.
Sensei Nicole Kirk, Shodan has been at the club since it's inception. As one of the founding members she has many years experience teaching Shoryn Ryu Karate and Small Circle Jiu Jitsu. Sensei Kirk also runs children's and women's self defense clinics.
Sensei Andrew Holmes, Shodan has competed in many aspects of the martial arts including Shoryn Ryu Karate, Small Circle Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo, Tae Kwon Do, and Wrestling. Sensei Holmes is a patient and gifted teacher and brings his years of experience to share with our students.
Sensei Dawn Holmes, Shodan is a former Canadian National Team Karate champion and has spent most of her life training in the styles of Goju Ryu Karate and Shoryn Ryu Karate and Kobudo. Sensei Holmes' experience and attention to detail makes her a great asset to our students that strive to reach their full potential in the martial arts.
Sensei Geoff Nace, Shodan brings his many years experience in martial arts to our club. Sensei Nace is a patient and knowledgeable teacher who is always keen to pass on his knowledge.
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Sensei Trevor Kirk, Yondan has been training in the martial arts of Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do for over 24 years. In his 15 years as a teacher, Sensei Kirk has shared his knowledge with many children and adults alike. He has an extensive volunteering career and has worked with children with disabilities, the Big Brothers organization and currently serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Southwold Township Fire Department. His humble demeanor and strong family values make him a patient yet driven teacher.
Sensei Mike Curchin, Nidan has been a member of the Elite Karate Club family for many years. As a child he started training here and has achieved the Black Belt rank of Nidan. Sensei Curchin has also studied the art of Tae Kwon Do.
Sensei Nicole Kirk, Shodan has been at the club since it's inception. As one of the founding members she has many years experience teaching Shoryn Ryu Karate and Small Circle Jiu Jitsu. Sensei Kirk also runs children's and women's self defense clinics.
Sensei Andrew Holmes, Shodan has competed in many aspects of the martial arts including Shoryn Ryu Karate, Small Circle Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo, Tae Kwon Do, and Wrestling. Sensei Holmes is a patient and gifted teacher and brings his years of experience to share with our students.
Sensei Dawn Holmes, Shodan is a former Canadian National Team Karate champion and has spent most of her life training in the styles of Goju Ryu Karate and Shoryn Ryu Karate and Kobudo. Sensei Holmes' experience and attention to detail makes her a great asset to our students that strive to reach their full potential in the martial arts.
Sensei Geoff Nace, Shodan brings his many years experience in martial arts to our club. Sensei Nace is a patient and knowledgeable teacher who is always keen to pass on his knowledge.
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