ABOUT ME
Based in Toronto, Canada, Sensei Alpha is a karateka (practitioner) bilingual in French and English, holding a Japanese-Okinawan Yondan registered black belt. He has practiced and researched karate for over 35 years. Through decades of exploring different karate styles, he developed a unique understanding of the art and is available to help you achieve your karate goals. Sensei Alpha is a multi-time winner of the 'Canadian Outstanding Coach' award (2023–2026)
O Sensei Shinpan Gusukuma (Shiroma)
teaching at Shuri Castle
Okinawa-Japan 1938
WHAT WE DO
It is not always possible to learn what you need at a specific point in your progression while only practicing in a mixed-level karate class. Therefore, Sensei Alpha designs personalized karate boosting sessions to complement daily training,
helping both beginners and advanced karate-ka transition to the next level.
We do not have a regular Dojo (Unmanned bookable studios only). In addition to our Karate private lessons, we periodically organize public special classes (Online via zoom or in-person) with Sensei Alpha or guest instructors. Each special class is focused on developing a predefined Karate skill.
All private Karate lessons and classes, are open to all level, (Minimum age: 6), and must be prepaid. Please browse all our Karate individual services, including our special classes, private lesson package deals, and special offers.
We also organize private Karate events seminars and workshops for your group/ Dojo, and workshop/day camp for your educational institutions. If you would like to book such event for your group, please visit our Private events page.
Take some time to browse our self-defense oriented Karate blog for all styles: Tips, Guides, and perspective on being the best Karateka, instructor, or coach you can be.
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.
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. Our local lessons are mainly face to face, but online Karate lessons via zoom are also very effective for students from distant locations.
Private lessons are available under the following formats: In-person at client's place (Toronto G.T.A), in-person at one of our unmanned studios (Toronto junction @ Dundas st W and Jane st, or Toronto Downtown @ Queen St W and Bathurst St), and worldwide via zoom.
Browse our service rates page to find out about all our individual services, including private lesson package deals, and special offers.
Lesson gift cards also available.
We use Karate Japanese terminology in all 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 can also include:
- Footwork / 360 degrees self defense
- Power and precision
- Body coordination
- Breathing
- Speed
- Reflexes
- Focus
- Technique
- Kata
- stances
- Timming
- Makiwara / Heavy bag exercises
- Black belt exam preparation
- 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.
1 hr
49.50 Canadian dollars
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