ABOUT ME
Based in Toronto Canada, Sensei Alpha is a Karate-ka (practitioner), bilingual in French and English, and is a Japanese-Okinawan Sandan registered black belt. He practiced and researched Karate for over 35 years, started in 1987 in Lyon (France) where he practiced Shotokan Karate in the F.F.K.A.M.A under Sensei Francois Walter (diplômé d'état - France). After moving to Paris and practicing at several Dojos, he then moved to Canada, where he got introduced to Kobudo under Sensei Cezar Borkowski (Hachidan). He then practiced at several Dojos, and also got introduced to the Goju-Ryu style. He then went on to practicing Shito-Ryu traditional Japanese-Okinawan Karate and Kobudo. The Shito-Ryu Dojo Alpha currently attends to, is run by Shihan Kei Tsumura (Kudan), and his son, Sensei Daniel Tsumura (Rokkudan). Other Karate instructors also include Sensei Hiroshi Maeda (Nanadan). Their Karate lineage goes back to Okinawan famous O Sensei Mabuni, straight through Soke Sadaaki Sakagami (Kudan) and his father O Sensei Ryusho Sakagami (JÅ«dan), who was one of O Sensei Mabuni's best student. Their Kobudo lineage goes back to O Sensei Taira Shinken, who used to live in O Sensei Ryusho Sakagami's dojo. Sensei Alpha developed a unique understanding of Karate through his many years of practice of different Karate styles, and he is available to work with you to achieve your Karate goals; individually with private lessons, or for a group / Dojo, with seminars and workshops. On June 2023, Sensei Alpha was the recipient of the "Canadian Outstanding Coach" award.
O Sensei Shinpan Gusukuma (Shiroma)
teaching at Shuri Castle
Okinawa-Japan 1938
private LESSONS
Karate is by far one of the most misunderstood Martial art. It has evolved from an efficient multi-opponent self defense system to a single-opponent sport oriented discipline. While sport oriented Karate has been widely adopted by Dojos of all styles, this type of controlled sparring is a small part of the training you need to make your Karate self-defense practical. Whether you just started with Karate, and looking to improve through private lessons, or whether you have been practicing Karate for many years, you can benefit from private Karate lessons. Our “KarateBoost” coaching and pragmatic private Karate lessons are perfect for Karate-ka (practitioners) already enrolled in a weekly Dojo practice. It is not always possible to learn what you need to learn at a specific point in your progression, while only practicing in a Dojo class set up with mixed level participants. Our private lessons will contribute to boosting your training towards unleashing the full power of Karate. Most of our lessons are face to face, but online Karate lessons can also be very effective.
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Private lessons are available under the following formats: In-person at client's place (Toronto G.T.A), in-person at our studio (Toronto junction @ Dundas st W and Jane st), and online via zoom.
Browse our services page to find out about our discounted 1st lesson and packages.
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We use Karate Japanese terminology in our “Japanese / English” and “Japanese / French" private lessons.
Our private lessons will enhance practice in Dojos of most Karate styles. We will assist you in setting up a personal action plan to take your Karate to the next level. Karate lessons in Toronto, G.T.A, and online, can also include:
- Footwork / 360 degrees self defense
- Power and precision
- Body coordination
- Breathing
- Speed
- Reflexes
- Focus
- Technique
- Kata
- Makiwara / Heavy bag exercises
- And much more…
Beginners / Kyu belts:
Let us boost your Karate with regular private lessons in addition to your Dojo practice. We will design a customised lesson plan to address any of your weaknesses and turn them into your best skills, allowing you to consolidate a core set of skills that will be very useful later in your Karate progression.
Black Belts / Long time Karate-ka:
You have practiced diligently for many years, but still feel like you have not reached your full potential. We can boost your Karate by using all your core skills and take your Karate to the next level.
Services
Great value to try a private Karate lesson - CLIENT'S PLACE
1 hr
49.50 Canadian dollars
We do not have a physical Dojo (Unmanned bookable studio only). Private lessons are open to all level, (Minimum age: 6). Semi-private lessons, lesson packages, and gift cards also available . All lessons must be prepaid.
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​We can organize private technical seminars for your group/ Dojo, and workshop/day camp for your school board. If you would like to book such event for your group, please visit our "Private Seminar" page. We also periodically organize online, or in-person public special classes with Sensei Alpha, or guest instructors. Each class is focused on developing a predefined skill.
Every serious Karate Dojo has a "private lesson" program available to their students. If you are running a Dojo, and lake the resources or time to run private Karate lessons, we can help you set up and run a private lesson program for your students. Contact us for further details.
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