ABOUT
ME
Based in Toronto Canada, Sensei Alpha is a Karate-ka (practitioner), bilingual in French and English, and is a Japanese-Okinawan Sandan registered black belt. He practiced and researched Karate for over 35 years, started in 1987 in Lyon (France) where he practiced Shotokan Karate in the F.F.K.A.M.A under Sensei Francois Walter (France licensed instructor). After moving to Paris and practicing at several Dojos, he then moved to Canada, where he got introduced to Kobudo under Sensei Cezar Borkowski (Hachidan). He then practiced at several Dojos, and also got introduced to the Goju-Ryu style. He then went on to practicing Shito-Ryu traditional Japanese-Okinawan Karate and Kobudo. The Shito-Ryu Dojo Alpha currently attends to, is run by Shihan Kei Tsumura (Kudan), and his son, Sensei Daniel Tsumura (Rokkudan). Other Karate instructors also include Sensei Hiroshi Maeda (Nanadan). Their Karate lineage goes back to Okinawan famous O Sensei Mabuni, straight through Soke Sadaaki Sakagami (Kudan) and his father O Sensei Ryusho Sakagami (JÅ«dan), who was one of O Sensei Mabuni's best student. Their Kobudo lineage goes back to O Sensei Taira Shinken, who used to live in O Sensei Ryusho Sakagami's dojo. Sensei Alpha developed a unique understanding of Karate through his many years of practice of different Karate styles, and he is available to work with you to achieve your Karate goals; individually with private lessons, or for a group / Dojo, with seminars and workshops. On June 2023, Sensei Alpha was the recipient of the "Canadian Outstanding Coach" Award.
Passionate About Inspiring Others
Sensei Alpha wrote many Karate articles, beyond the ones posted in the blog section of this website. After practicing Karate for about 10 years, he realized that despite doing well in all aspects of Karate, including Kata and sparring, something was missing from a self-defense stand point. Therefore, in the early 2000, Sensei Alpha shifted to a more unifying and pragmatic self-defense approach of Karate, decided to practice multiple styles, and systematically focused on the most self-defense efficient aspect of Karate. He eventually chose the Shito-Ryu style to get this unique exposure of Naha-Te, Tomari-Te, and Shuri-Te blended Karate, in line with his unified Karate principles. He has been immersed in Karate practice for over 35 years, modifying his training and consistently working towards unleashing the full power of self-defense Karate. 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. Therefore, Sensei Alpha designs personalized boosting trainings, complementing everyday Dojo training, which can boost a beginner or senior Karate-ka's Karate, to the next level.
Sensei Alpha studied and is currently practicing an impressive number of Karate empty hands Katas, including:
5 Pinan Katas, Bassai Sho, Bassai Dai, Tomari/Matsumora Bassai, Matsumura Bassai, Ishimine Bassai, Jitte, Jiin, Jion, Naifanchi Shodan, Naifanchi Nidan, Naifanchi Sandan, Gojushiho (Mabuni), Kushanku Dai, Kushanku Sho, Chata Yaran Kushanku (Old style), Chinto (Tomari-te), Chinto (Shuri-te), Chinte, Tomari/Matsumora Wankan, Tomari/Matsumora Rohai, Itosu Rohai Shodan, Itosu Rohai Nidan, Itosu Rohai Sandan, Itosu Wanshu, Tomari/Matsumora Wanshu, Aragaki Niseishi, Aragaki Sochin, Aragaki Unshu, Matsumura Seisan, Seisan (Naha), Tensho, Sanchin, Gekisai Ichi, Gekisai Ni, Sei-in-chin, Saifa, Shi-shochin, Kururunfa, Seipai, Superimpei, Senseiru (Ryuei-Ryu), Anan (Ryuei-Ryu), Nipaipo (Mabuni), Paipuren/Happo (Mabuni), Hakucho/Haffa (Mabuni)