Sanshin Martial Arts Karate Instructors

Sensei Sandy has studied various martial arts forms over the past 30 years including Goju-Ryu Karate, Tai Chi, Judo and Shorin-Ryu Karate. She presently holds the international rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate under Kyoshi Pat Haley, 8th Dan and vice president of the North American Shorinkan. Sensei Sandy attends several training sessions throughout the year including the internationally attended annual Little Okinawa camp in North Carolina hosted by Hanshi Doug Perry every summer. Sensei Sandy is the chief instructor at Sanshin Martial Arts.

Sempai Janice has been studying in the martial arts for 5 years. She holds the rank of Shodan-Ho, preparatory black belt and has earned her Assistant Instructor designation. Sempai Janice has attended several training workshops including bunkai seminars as well as her first Little Okinawa camp in North Carolina this past summer. She is also an assistant instructor for our self defence program providing seminars at several locations throughout Ontario.

Sensei Tim has been studying karate for 10 years. He presently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) and has earned his Instructor designation. Sensei Tim attends training workshops throughout the year including Kyoshi Pat Haley's weapons and bunkai seminars and Hanshi Doug Perry's Little Okinawa camp in North Carolina every August. Sensei Tim is an active teacher for the teen, adult and kids classes.

Sempai Sandra has been studying the martial arts for 5 years and presently holds the rank of 3rd Kyu Brown Belt. She has earned her Assistant Instructor title for her assistance with the self defence seminars and dedication, hard work and contribution to the kids program.