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, boosting sessions to complement your weekly training, helping you take your karate to the next level—whether you are a beginner or an advanced karateka. Your dojo teaches you what to do. We teach you how to move your body with perfect efficiency, making everything you do at your dojo faster and more powerful! You must already be attending a karate dojo or have some karate experience before booking a lesson (white belts are also welcome).
Why train with Sensei Alpha?
· Bilingual Sessions: Authentic Japanese terminology is incorporated into all sessions, available in Japanese/English & Japanese/French.
· Practical Self-Defense: Focus on real-world application with a dedicated personal coach to help take your karate to the next level!
· Customized Action Plans: Every lesson is fully tailored to your exact goals.
· Clear Takeaways: Leave every session with specific drills to practice before your next lesson.
We do not have a regular dojo; our lessons are held at customer locations, one of our unmanned bookable studios in Toronto, or online via Zoom. In addition to our private karate lessons, we periodically organize public special classes (online via Zoom or in-person) with Sensei Alpha or guest instructors. Each specialized session focuses on developing a predefined karate skill.
All private karate lessons and classes are open to all levels (minimum age: 6) and must be prepaid. Please browse all of our individual karate services, including our special classes, private lesson package deals, and special offers.
We also organize private Karate events, seminars, and workshops for your group or dojo, as well as workshops and day camps for educational institutions. If you would like to book such an 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 perspectives on being the best Karateka, instructor, or coach you can be.
Every serious Karate dojo has a "private lesson" program available to its students. If you run a dojo but lack the resources or time to offer private lessons, we can help you set up and run a successful program for your students. Contact us for further details.
private LESSONS
Karate is by far one of the most misunderstood martial arts. It has evolved from an efficient, multi-opponent self-defense system into a single-opponent, sport-oriented discipline. While sport-oriented Karate has been widely adopted by dojos of all styles, this type of controlled karate sparring is only a small part of the training you need to make your self-defense skills practical. Whether you have just started Karate and are looking to improve through private lessons, or you have been practicing karate for many years, you can benefit from private karate sessions. 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 at a specific point in your progression while only practicing in a dojo class filled with mixed-level participants. Our private lessons will boost your training and help unlock the full power of Karate. Our local lessons are mainly face-to-face, but online lessons via Zoom are also highly effective for students in distant locations.
Private lessons are available in the following formats:
- In-person at the client's location (Toronto G.T.A.)
- In-person at one of our unmanned studios (Toronto Junction @ Dundas St. W. & Jane St., or Downtown Toronto @ Queen St. W. & Bathurst St.)
- Worldwide via Zoom
Browse our service rates page to learn about all our individual services, including private lesson package deals and special offers.
Lesson gift cards are also available!
We use Japanese karate 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
- Timing
- Core engagement, structural alignment, and weight transfers.
- Muscle relaxation before contraction and optimal kinetic chaining.
- Makiwara / Heavy bag exercises
- Grading and 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 customized lesson plan to address your weaknesses and turn them into strengths, allowing you to consolidate a core foundation that will be incredibly useful later in your karate progression.
Black Belts / Long-time Karate-ka:
You have practiced diligently for many years but may still feel like you haven't reached your full potential. We can elevate your karate training by building on your core skills and taking your Karate to the next level.
1 hr
49.50 Canadian dollars
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