Sensei Ryan Telfer Ryan began his martial arts training in 1987 at the age of 7 in Espanola, Ontario. Over the next 10 years, he studied under several karate instructors, attaining success in local tournaments and cultivating what would become a life-long love. While doing undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, Ryan studied kendo for a short time, before finding Master Aubrey Millard, who he has been training under since 2002. Ryan's enthusiasm and love for the Martial Arts inspire training partners and students to be thier best. Ryan is a fierce competitor , his spirit and intensity have led him to dozens of first place finishes in forms ,Fighting and Self Defense. Ryan uses his knowledge of anatomy, nutrition, and weight training to achieve his athletic goals, and is always willing to help others achieve theirs. Ryan continues to train at Canadian Martial Arts Center and is currently a 1st Dan and Junior instructor at the school. Training 2002 - Present under Sensei Millard Goju Ryu Karate under Sensei Dan Piche - Espanola, ON Goju Kai Karate under Hanshi Yogi Israel Segarra - Espanola, ON Goju Ryu Karate under Sensei Don Gauthier - Sudbury,ON Kendo with the University of Waterloo Kendo Club - Waterloo, ON Awards 2003 and Spring 2006 Adult Men Division Champion at the Millenium Invitational tournament, Cleveland, OH Over 30 first place finishes in various divisions in tournaments since 1995, with many more 2nd to 4th place awards. Several 1st place kata finishes have been performing self-created forms. October 2002 - Can Am Classics - Sault Saint Marie, Ontario 3rd place Self-defense 4th place Sparring April 2003 - Ohio Invitationals - Cleveland, Ohio 1st empty hand kata 2nd self-defense 3rd sparring 3rd weapons kata October 2003 - Ohio Invitationals - Cleveland, Ohio 1st empty hand kata 1st sparring 2nd self-defense 2nd weapons kata May 2004 - Ohio Invitationals - Cleveland, Ohio 1st empty hand kata 1st sparring 2nd self-defense 3rd weapons kata Received division champion award for 2003 May 2005 - Ohio Invitationals - Cleveland, Ohio 1st empty hand kata 1st sparring 2nd self-defense 2nd weapons kata May 2006 - Ohio Invitationals - Cleveland, Ohio 1st empty hand kata 1st weapons kata 2nd self-defense 2nd sparring Received division champion award for this tournament June 2007 - Team Canada Tryouts - St.Cathrines Ontario 1st stick fighting 2nd empty hand forms 3rd sparring

Ryan Performing a form at a tournament in Ohio Ryan working out on the heavy bag at the school

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