Biography:

Coming from a background in Chito-Ryu karate, Justin began training in Shorin Ryu in 2006 through the Western University Karate Club under the direction of Hanshi Gary Legacy.  Being impressed by both the physical and mental practicality of the Legacy Shorin Ryu system, it finally inspired this once overweight young man to get fit in order to rise to the challenge of becoming a proficient martial artist.

Furthering his education with Kyoshi Dauphin, Justin earned a 3rd Dan for Shorin Ryu Karate in 2019 and now co-instructs weekly Wednesday classes from 7:30 - 8:30 PM with Sensei David Fowler.  Justin also trains in Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido (under Kyoshi Dauphin and Shihan Nicklaus Suino from Michigan); has earned a 2nd Dan as of 2022 and is currently acting as a secondary instructor under Kyoshi Dauphin. 

Outside of the dojo, Justin holds degrees in medical science, pharmacy and piano performance and has been published in medical journals and photography magazines.  Justin is also an author of fictional works and has recently published his first science fiction novel (Destructive Salvation) in 2019.  Justin continues to train in martial arts to push the physical, mental and spiritual limits of his abilities: both in the dojo and in life.

Ranks Held:

3rd Dan - Legacy Shorin Ryu Karate Jutsu

2nd Dan - Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido

Competitive:

Multi-Regional Medalist in Kata, Weapons Kata and Kumite at various tournaments such as The Matsumura Challenge, The Windsor Open, Rendez Vous Levis World Kobudo, Capital Conquest and Karate Kungfumaynia.

2023 Windsor Open 18+ Black Belt Grand Champion

Proficiencies:

   - Weapons: Iaido (Japanese Katana); Tombo

   - Empty Hand Styles: Shorin Ryu Karate; Hakutsuru (White Crane)

Classes Available:

Karate, Iaido, Cardio Kickboxing, Fitness, Private Lessons