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OUR INSTRUCTORS

We are committed to delivering the highest quality of martial arts to all members of the Kingston community. We will ensure that you feel welcome in a safe environment geared towards learning and professional instruction.

Our head instructor, Jamie Rickard is a 8th Dan in jiu-jitsu with over 25 years of martial arts experience in jiu-jitsu, kenjutsu, karate, MMA, grappling and holds the title of Shihan, Chief instructor for Canada. Shihan Jamie was awarded the World Elite Black Belt Society (W.E.B.B.S.) Martial Artist of the Year for 2018.

Our assistant instructors are certified 5th degree black belts with the title of Renshi (expert instructors) and have over 13 years of experience in jiu-jitsu, karate and grappling.

Whatever your goals we have the experience to help you reach them!

SHIHAN JAMIE RICKARD
Vice President Jukoshin Ryu International
2018 WEBBS Martial Artist of the Year!
Main Location Head instructor (Jiu-jitsu, Kenjutsu and Grappling)

Shihan Jamie Rickard has been studying martial arts since 1998.

He holds a Shichidan (seventh degree) black belt and the title of Shihan, Chief Instructor for Canada in Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu and is a member of the Executive Council as well as the Technical Committee. He also has many years of study in kenjutsu and karate.

Shihan Jamie has also attended many international seminars including seven WEBBS World Congresses and has been an instructor at six of the congresses.

Shihan Jamie was also awarded WEBBS 2018 Martial Artist of the Year at the WEBBS World Congress 2018 in Loughbrough England.

Curriculum Vitae

Member of the Jukoshin Ryu International Executive Council, 2022-present.
Member of the Jukoshin Ryu International Technical Committee, 2022-present.
Vice President Jukoshin Ryu International, 2020-present
Canadian Technical Representative for Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu, June 1, 2019-present
Black belt, Shichidan (8th Dan), October 28, 2023
Black belt, Shichidan (7th Dan), October 28, 2021
Diploma of Excellence, April 2, 2021
Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Grading Officer (Level 1), March 21, 2020
WEBBS Long Service Award (20 years or more in a chosen martial art), October 5th, 2019
WEBBS Teaching Diploma, International Instructor level, October 5th, 2019
Shihan Title, Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Chief Instructor for Canada, June 1, 2019
Black belt, Rokudan (6th Dan), June 1, 2019
WEBBS Martial Artist of the Year, 2018.
Black belt, Gondan (5th Dan), February 26, 2018.
Renshi Title (Expert Instructor), July 5, 2017
Black belt, Yondan (4th Dan), October 18, 2014.
Black belt, Sandan (3rd Dan), May 5, 2013.
Black belt, Nidan (2nd Dan), Nov. 7, 2010.
Black belt, Shodan (1st Dan), Feb. 29, 2008.
Black belt (shodan-Ho) May 20, 2007.
Goju Jiu-jitsu Ryu and grappling (1 kyu Brown Belt), 7 years training
Jukoshin Jiu-jitsu International, 2005-present
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) member, 2005-present.
Attended numerous seminars with Soke Bryan Cheek, 10th Dan, founder of Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu and World Elite Black Belt Society (W.E.B.B.S.).
Dojo hosted and has attended many seminars with Hanshi Eduardo Sanchez of Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu technical director.
Dojo hosted and attended many seminars with Shihan Monica Couto, technical director Portugal.
Dojo hosted and attended many seminars with Shihan Mick Jukoshin Chief Instructor for the UK.
Attended World Jukoshin Camp 2015 in London England.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2023 Loughbrough England.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2022 Vic Spain.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2019 Ottawa Canada.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2018 Loughbrough England.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2017 Stockholm Sweden.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2014 Barcelona Spain.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2013 Lisbon Portugal.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) Loyalty Diploma 2013.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2012 Montreal.
Attended many seminars for jiu-jitsu, akido and judo seminars.
Shorinjiryu Karate, Brown Belt 1 kyu (10 Kyu system), 2005-2015
Niten Ichi-ryu Kenjitsu, 2015-present.

RENSHI GREGG WADE
CFB Kingston Jiu-jitsu Club Head Instructor (Jiu-jitsu and Grappling)
Main Location Assistant Instructor (Jiu-jitsu and Grappling)

Renshi Gregg Wade has been studying martial arts since 2008.

He holds Godan (fifth degree) black belt in Jukoshin Ryu jiu-jitsu, and a Godan (Fifth degree) black belt in Meibukan Goju Ryu karate.

Gregg has also attended many international seminars including seven WEBBS World Congresses and has been an instructor at four of the congresses.

Curriculum Vitae

Black belt Godan (5th Dan), December 2, 2023.
Meibukan Goju Karate Godan (5th Dan) 2022.
Diploma of Excellence, May 4, 2021
Black belt Yondan (4th Dan), March 21, 2020.
Renshi Title (Expert Instructor), March 21, 2020.
Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Grading Officer (Leve 2), March 21, 2020.
WEBBS Teaching Diploma, International Instructor level, October 5th, 2019.
Meibukan Goju Karate Yondan (4th Dan) 2019.
Meibukan Goju Karate Sandan (3rd Dan) 2018.
Black belt Sandan (3rd Dan) October 14, 2017.
Meibukan Goju Karate Nidan (2nd Dan) April 30, 2016.
Black belt Nidan (2nd Dan) March 27, 2015.
Black belt Shodan (1st Dan), May 5 2013.
Sensei Title (Instructor), May 5 2013.
Meibukan Goju Karate Shodan (1st Dan) April 20, 2013.
Combined Grappling Arts (CGA), blue belt.
Jukoshin Jiu-jitsu International, 2009-present
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) member, 2009-present
International Meibukan Goju Ryu Karate-do Association (IMGKA) member, 2013-present
Attended many seminars with Soke Bryan Cheek, 10th Dan, founder of Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu and World Elite Black Belt Society (W.E.B.B.S.).
Attended many seminars with Hanshi Eduardo Sanchez of Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu technical director.
Attended many seminars with Shihan Mick Jukoshin Chief Instructor for the UK.
Attended World Jukoshin Camp 2015 in London England.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2022 Vic Spain.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2019 Ottawa Canada.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2018 Loughbrough England.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2017 Stockholm Sweden.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2016 Cascais Portugal.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2014 Barcelona Spain.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2013 Lisbon Portugal.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) Loyalty Diploma 2013.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2012 Montreal.
Attended many other non-Jukoshin / non-WEBBS jiu-jitsu and karate seminars.

RENSHI ZACHARY YUEN
Main Location Assistant Instructor (Jiu-jitsu and Grappling)
Regional Director of WEBBS

Renshi Zach Yuen has been studying martial arts from a very young age and has been training with us since 2009.

He holds Godan (fifth degree) black belt in Jukoshin Ryu jiu-jitsu, and a Sandan (third degree) black belt in Meibukan Goju Ryu karate.

Zach has also attended many international seminars including four WEBBS World Congresses and has been an instructor at two of the congresses.

Curriculum Vitae

Black belt Godan (5th Dan), December 2, 2023.
Meibukan Goju Karate Sandan (3rd Dan) 2022.
Diploma of Excellence, May 4, 2021.
Black belt Yondan (4th Dan), March 21, 2020.
Renshi Title (Expert Instructor), March 21, 2020.
Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Grading Officer (Level 2), March 21, 2020
Regional Director WEBBS, 2020-present.
WEBBS Teaching Diploma, International Instructor level, October 5th, 2019
Black belt Yondan (4th Dan), Seaway Self-defence Academy
Renshi Title, Seaway Self-defence Academy (Expert Instructor)
Black belt Sandan (3rd Dan) October 14, 2017.
Meibukan Goju Karate Nidan (2nd Dan) April 30, 2016.
Black belt Nidan (2nd Dan) March 27, 2015.
Black belt Shodan (1st Dan) May 5 2013.
Sensei Title (Instructor) May 5 2013.
Meibukan Goju Karate Shodan (1st Dan) April 20, 2013.
Combined Grappling Arts (CGA), blue belt.
Jukoshin Jiu-jitsu International, 2009-present
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) member, 2009-present
Attended many seminars with Soke Bryan Cheek, 10th Dan, founder of Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu and World Elite Black Belt Society (W.E.B.B.S.).
Attended many seminars with Hanshi Eduardo Sanchez of Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu technical director.
Attended many seminars with Shihan Mick Jukoshin Chief Instructor for the UK.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2019 Ottawa Canada.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2018 Loughbrough England.
Instructor at World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2017 Stockholm Sweden.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2013 Lisbon Portugal.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) Loyalty Diploma 2013.
World Elite Black Belt Society (WEBBS) World Congress 2012 Montreal.
Attended many other non-Jukoshin / non-WEBBS jiu-jitsu and karate seminars.

SENSEI MICHAEL DOORNBOS
Main Location Instructor (Kenjutsu)

Sensei Michael Doornbos has studied many martial arts over the years, including kenjutsu, jiu-jitsu and aikido.

Sensei Mike is passionate about the learning and teaching of kenjutsu and is the primary instructor for our kenjutsu program.

Curriculum Vitae

Niten Ichi-ryu Kenjitsu, 2015-present.
Black belt Nidan (2nd Dan), December 2, 2023.
Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Black Belt Shodan (1st Dan), August 14, 2022
Sensei Title (Jiu-jitsu, Instructor), August 14, 2022.
Attended a seminar with Hanshi Eduardo Sanchez of Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu technical director, October 28, 2021.
Sempai (Senior student) Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu, July 18, 2021.
Jiu-jitsu (brown belt)
Aikido