About Us
We bring out the best in each of our students to unleash the tiger within. Our world-class martial art instructors are committed to helping our students develop new skills and build confidence.
Family.
More than a karate school, we are a family school. We train together, learn from each other and support one another. We are a safe place where everyone can feel comfortable and we care about each other’s success. We help each other on and off the mat.
World Class Senseis.
We are a Shotokan Karate school with world class Senseis. Our coaches have coached at World Championships, Panam Championships, National and Provincial Championships as coaches, athletes and managers. Our coaches are NCCP certified and experienced with all levels and abilities of athletes.
Happy Place.
Our dojo is our happy place. We all love our karate; we love the strength, the big kicks, the fast moves and teaching and learning from each other. 6Tigers Senseis make sure that you have fun while you are working harder than you ever have before. You will leave the dojo smiling and bring that energy to everyone in your life inside the dojo and out.
6Tigers.
At 6Tigers, you will have the best experience of karate in a safe, fun and world class dojo.
Self Defence.
Part of our training each week is focussed on our safety. We make sure that our community is aware of our surroundings, trusting our instincts, using our voices to create boundaries and to voice our needs, and have powerful physical skills for emergencies, regardless of age, size, gender or ability. Every place safer because we are there.
Flexible Schedule.
We know that our students and families are busy with school and other activities and that is why that we have many options during the week and on the weekend for beginner and advanced students. Our beginners get 3 classes per week and more advanced students can train as often as they like, choosing the classes that best suit their schedules.
The Head Coach
Head Instructor 6Tigers Academy
I believe in learning through fun. People who are interested are invested in the growth of their skills and can strive to reach their goals with purpose. Come join our team to see how you can achieve excellence through fun.
Janet Lawless,
Shihan
Credentials
6th Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate
3rd Degree Black Belt Maharlika Arnis
Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT)
Certified Violence Prevention Instructor (CVPI)
Certified Women’s Self Defense Instructor (National Women’s Martial Arts Federation)
World Elite Black Belt Society International Instructor
Kettle Bell Instructor Certification (Agatsu 2016)
World Karate Federation Level 2 Coach
Defendo Traditional Control Tactics Certified
Tactical Handcuffing
Tactical Expandable Baton
200 Hour Yoga Teacher
Mahdi Sensei
Mahdi is a world class athlete with 3 world medals and 5 Asian continental championships under his belt. Mahdi coaches our 6Tigers athletes at all levels and is the Kumite (fighting) coach for Karate Ontario.
Mahdi also assists with administration, social media, and communication with our 6Tigers families!
Mahdi Ghararizadeh,
Sensei, Coach
Our Instructors
Master Brian
Brian is a skilled martial artist and passionate teacher with his master certification in Modern Arnis and a 6th degree Black Belt in Vi Jiu-Jitsu,
Brian teaches our Modern Arnis program to children, youth, and adults, bending brains in young and old with drills for coordination, speed, accuracy, and power.
Gary Sensei
Gary is a lifelong athlete and a skilled martial artist, 4th degree Black Belt in Karate, mountain bike aficionado, and certified coach.
Gary teaches children and adults especially working with 6Tigers Junior Black Belts. Gary is the assistant coach of 6Team, managing the team, travels, and competitions.
Sally Sensei
Our fitness pro and certified holistic nutritionist,
Sally instructs teens and adults in karate, fitness, and self-defense.
Sally specialized in mobility training and keeps our students moving through challenging and legendary workouts.
Priya Sensei
Priya is our teeny tiny Tiny Tigers specialist. Priya is a 3rd Degree black belt in karate and loves working with our littlest Tigers.
Her creativity, energy, and connection with our students inspire parents and Senseis alike. Priya also acts as assistant coach and chaperone for travel with 6Team.
