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Head instructor/owner - Shihan Angela FiceRenshi Fice has been studying in the martial arts for over 25 years. Renshi Fice has a 4th Dan in Shaolin-Do Kempo Karate, 4th Dan in E & T Martial Arts, Renshi status in Shaolin Do Kempo Karate and E&T Martial Arts, 3rd Dan in Kempo Ju-Jitsu, 3rd Dan with the I.B.T.F. and a 1st Dan in Ladies Cardio Self Defense. Renshi Fice is also the founder and head instructor of Sho Do Ryu Karate. Renshi Fice is currently studying in the art of Kobudo, Self Defense Sign Language and competes across Canada and the United States. Renshi Fice is currently continuing her studies under the direction and guidance of Sensei Victor Arnold, Prof Ed McLachlan and Renshi Frank Verbakel. Renshi Fice is the mother of four children giving her the
unique ability to develop a special relationship with the younger
students. As the mother of a special needs child, she has an
incredible understanding of individual needs, expectations and
potential limitations. Renshi Fice was ranked top in her division for sparring, weapons and forms in the World Fraternity of Martial Arts for 2006. Renshi Fice is currently a board member for the Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame. www.gmahof.org. Renshi Fice was appointed to a coaching position with the WCMA to help represent Team Canada in the Goodwill Games. www.wcoaa.org Renshi Fice won two gold and a silver medal at the WCMA Goodwill games in Mexico, 2010 RENSHI FICE AND SENSEI NOLAN FILMED THE SHOW MANTRACKER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2009. THE EPISODE WILL AIR DURING SEASON 5, AND WILL AIR IN OCTOBER 2010.. www.mantracker.ca
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Sensei Rachel FiceSensei Rachel has been training in the martial arts for 9 years. She has obtained her Junior Black Belt in Shaolin Do Kempo in 2006. Sensei Rachel acquired her Sho Dan in Shaolin Do Kempo in November 2008 and is also a certified Sho Dan with E & T Martial Arts acquired in November of 2008.
Sensei Rachel is also training in Kobudo (Weapons
training) and competes across Sensei Rachel has earned her Brown Belt in Kobudo and is currently working towards her Black Belt in Kobudo. Sensei Rachel is a member of our demonstration team. Sensei Rachel received a Junior Merit Award from Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame for her outstanding accomplishments in the martial arts. Sensei Rachel won a gold medal and two bronze medals at the WCMA games in 2010
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Sensei Steve ReesSensei Steve began
studying Kempo Do Karate 5 years ago after seeing how much fun his
kids were having at it, and received his 1st Dan in November 2007
under the instruction of Shihan Fice. Sensei Steve earned a Sho Dan with E & T Martial Arts in November 2008 |
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Sensei Ed RozemaSensei Ed has been studying Shaolin Kempo Do Karate for around 5 years and received his 1st Dan in November of 2007 under the instruction of Shihan Fice. Sensei Ed is a 23 year employee of General Motors and is married with 2 children, one of which, his daughter Rachel, has also been studying Kempo Do Karate for a few years now. Despite working the swing shift in GM, Sensei Ed still manages to enjoy teaching and training in numerous classes every week, and believes that training should be an enjoyable experience for everyone in class. Sensei Ed believes that everyone in this day and age should possess some type of self defense training, and that age and physical limitations should not discourage anyone from learning to protect themselves or their families. Sensei Ed also believes that “Exercise should be more enjoyable and more interesting than just running on a treadmill.” Sensei Ed earned a Sho Dan with E & T Martial Arts in November 2008 |
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Sensei Jacki GreenSensei Jacki has been studying karate for 20 years. She has her 2nd Dan in the style of Shorin-Ryu Karate. Sensei Jacki has been involved with Silent Tiger since the beginning. She comes in to teach Bo classes and for special seminars and tests. Sensei Jacki and Sensei Fice have worked together to create a program called Sho Do Ryu which is based on both styles of Shaolin-Do-Kempo Karate and Shorin Ryu Karate, modified to reach the needs of those who have intellectual and physical exceptionalities. Currently Sensei Jacki teaches Sho Do Ryu Karate through Grandview Children’s Centre in Courtice and is currently in the works of starting another practice in Peterborough. With her training and experience as a Deafblind Intervenor, Sensei Jacki enjoys having the opportunity to bring both skills together through Sho Do Ryu Karate. Sensei Jacki was recently married and we hope to see her back doing weapon seminars soon. |
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Sensei Shona RooneySensei Shona is a black belt in the Ladies Cardio Self Defense Program. Sensei Shona works full time for Whitby Hydro and deals mostly with Retailers and Interval Metered Customers. She is currently in her 12th year of employment with Whitby Hydro.
Favourite thing is spending time at home with family and friends. Hobbies include jogging, bike riding long distances and some weight training. One day hopes to be able to do the bicycle ride to Niagara Falls. Also enjoys interior decorating, gardening and reading. Another passion is Martial Arts training. “The fact that you are always learning is so intriguing. The discipline and strength needed are very empowering. I am always in awe. Being a woman and being able to defend yourself is so important.” Sensei Shona recently obtained her M2 and bought her first motorbike, a Kawasaki 500. She hopes through patience and determination, to one day be an avid rider.
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Sensei Ryan FiceSensei Ryan has been in training in Kempo karate for over 6 years. He achieved his Junior Black Belt in Shaolin-Do Kempo in November 2008. Sensei Ryan is an active member of the demonstration team and competes on a provincial and international level. Sensei Ryan won student of the year at Silent Tiger Martial Arts in 2005. He was ranked first competitor in his division for Forms and Sparring and second competitor in Weapons for the World Fraternity of Martial Arts in 2006. In 2007, Sensei Ryan secured the Championship in his division for Weapons and Sparring and ranked first in Forms for the World Fraternity of Martial Arts. More recently, Sensei Ryan secured gold medals in all three divisions (Weapons, Forms, Sparring) at the Gauthier's Spring Fling Classic. Sensei Ryan is an ambitious and dedicated student who is constantly exploring many forms of martial arts and hopes one day to pursue a career in the same field. Sensei Ryan won THREE gold medals at the WCMA Goodwill games in 2010 |
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Sensei Evan ReesSensei Evan has been training in Kempo karate for seven years. He achieved his Junior Black Belt in Shaolin-Do Kempo Karate in November, 2008. Sensei Evan has competed and won awards for forms and weapons. Evan is a top student in French Immersion at Ontario Street Public School. He received the school board’s Student of Character Award for his school this year. Sensei Evan credits his karate training for helping him model good character. In addition to the sport of karate, Evan swims, skis and plays basketball with the Durham Basketball Association house league and on his school team. He also plays guitar. Sensei Evan thanks his parents for their support and Shihan Angela Fice for the opportunity to learn from her. “Every ceiling, when reached, becomes a floor.” Aldous Huxley Status: Active
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Sensei Alex GouldburnSensei Alex has achieved his black belt in Shaolin Do Kempo karate. more to come. Status: Active |
Sensei Trina VedourasSensei Trina has achieved her black belt in Shaolin Do Kempo Karate.
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Sho Do Ryu Program - Sensei NolanSensei Nolan began his martial arts training in Toronto and due to relocation has joined us at Silent Tiger Martial Arts. He is an active student and is currently working toward his Black belt in the Shaolin Do Kempo program. Sensei Nolan is an active member in the community, promoting and facilitating fundraising endeavors for Mt. Sinai Hospital. He strives to help those in need both in his personal and professional life. Sensei Nolan received his Black Belt in the Sho Do Ryu program in May of 2009. Sensei Nolan currently competes across Ontario in the Kempo program. Sensei Nolan competed with Team Canada in baseball in 2 Pan American games and 1 North American game helping his team win 3 gold medals. Sensei Nolan competed for TEAM Canada in Mexico at the WCOAA/WCMA Goodwill games in 2010 and won a gold and bronze medal. SHIHAN FICE AND SENSEI NOLAN FILMED THE SHOW MANTRACKER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2009. THE EPISODE WILL AIR DURING SEASON 5, BETWEEN MAY AND AUGUST OF 2010. www.mantracker.ca
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Sho Do Ryu Program - Sensei LyndaSensei Lynda began her martial arts training in 1994 in the style of Tae Kwon Do. She attained the level of 4th Kyu blue belt before taking a break to start her family. She is the mother of two sons. She resumed her training in the art of Shaolin-Do-Kempo Karate Program at Silent Tiger Martial Arts and is striving to achieve her black belt in that program. She also trains in the Kobudo (Weapons) Program. She secured the Championship in Forms and Sparring and was ranked first in Weapons in the World Fraternity of Martial Arts in 2006 for her division. Sensei Lynda feels every child benefits from the skills obtained in the martial arts in order to become a well-rounded, confident, and respectful person. It is for this reason that when asked to train as an instructor in the Sho Do Ryu program for special needs individuals, she was extremely enthusiastic. She achieved her Black Belt in Sho Do Ryu in December of 2006. Sensei Lynda is a member of our demonstration team. Sensei Lynda recently received an International Merit Award for her work with the Sho Do Ryu program from Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame. |
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Sho Do Ryu Program - Sensei Steve AkilSensei Steve began his martial arts training with Silent Tiger Martial Arts in 2006. He is an active student and is currently working toward his Black belt in the Shaolin Do Kempo program. Sensei Steve received his black belt in Sho Do Ryu programi n June of 2009. Sensei Steve is a loving husband and father of 3 boys, which 2 of them are currently training in the Tiny Tiger program. If you were to ask Sensei Steve what he likes best about himself, he would say he he is a "kid at heart". Sensei Steve secured the Championship in Sparring, first in Forms and was ranked third in Weapons in the World Fraternity of Martial Arts in 2007 for his division. Sensei Steve is an Information Technology manager for IDEAL INDUSTRIES (CANADA), CORP. and in his spare time, enjoys karate training as well as spending time with his family, either going on day trips or staying home watching movies. He is also an avid outdoors man and enjoys his camping trips in any season, whether its rain, snow or shine. Sensei Steve is a very motivated student and instructor who enjoys his training and loves sharing his knowledge with the students to help them gain more confidents and motivation during their training. It gives great joy to Sensei Steve to see his peers and students succeed, not only in the Karate program but outside as well. |
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Sho Do Ryu Program - Prof. Ed McLachlanProfessor Ed McLachlan is the founder of Dora Ryu Jiu Jitsu. He holds a 7th dan in Kitsune Ryu Jiu Jitsu, a 6th Dan in Canadian Jiu Jitsu and a 4th Dan with the American Karate Association. Professor McLachlan began training in the martial arts at the age of 10 and has been training and teaching for 50 plus years, beginning in Scotland where he was born and then came to Canada where he continues his passion. He is the owner and head instructor of E & T Martial Arts and Founder of Dora-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu (Tiger Jiu Jitsu). Professor Ed McLachlan has a passion for working with special needs individuals and he himself is hearing impaired. We are proud to have Professor Ed McLachlan as a mentor in our Sho Do Ryu program and are pleased to work with him and the Global Martial Arts Association family. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.gmahof.org |
Sho Do Ryu Program - Sensei CrystalSensei Crystal achieved her black belt in the Sho Do Ryu program in February of 2010. She has been training in the martial arts for 15 years. Sensei Crystal received an international merit award from Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2008. Sensei Crystal is a college graduate and actively plays baseball and is a current member of the Silent Tiger Martial Arts Demo team. Sensei Crystal plans to compete for Team Canada in the WCOAA World Games in 2011. |
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Sensei DerrickSensei Derrick assists in our regular program on special nights during the month. He has been training in excess of 20 years. Sensei Derrick is a wealth of knowledge and an assist to our teaching team. Status: Active
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