Reminder! Monday is the last day for our Spring clothing drive!
All donations go to Kidney Foundation who sells them to second hand stores for contributions to their programs. Some of the money also goes to our Event Fund.
Wolf Pack members get 100 points for every large garbage bag sized donation.
Category: Instructors
Instructors at Okami Kai Martial Arts & Fitness
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Monday (May 4) is the last day for our Spring Clothing Drive!
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Example
Expectations:
Student should begin to understand the basic physical techniques.
Basics:
- Zenkutsu Dachi – Juji uke, Kai sho juji uke
- Kiba Dachi – Enpi Uke, empi uchi
- Zenkutsu Dachi – Ushiro geri (spinning back kick), gyaku zuki
- Kiba Dachi – Fumikomi Geri, uraken
- Zenkutsu Dachi – Soto uke, shift to kiba dachi enpi, uraken
- Zenkutsu Dachi – Mawashi geri, uraken, gyakuzuki
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Sensei Glenn Rilling
Karate Instructor
Sensei Glenn Rilling began his training in Shotokan karate at Okami Kai in 2003. He was inspired by 2 of his sons, who were training at the time. He received his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 2013 and graded to the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Dec 2017. In addition to his ongoing karate training, he is studying the art of Aikido as well as the weapons Bo, Eku and Nunchaku at Okami Kai.
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Reminder! Today is Superhero Shirt Day! (July 18)
Reminder to all students that Superhero shirts can be worn in all classes today. No dogi top or belt is required. Anyone wishing to still wear their full uniform is welcome to do so.
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Reminder: Kyu Belt Grading on Saturday June 25!
Due to the kyu (colour) belt grading, all classes except for Lil’ Dragons and Spin will be cancelled on Saturday June 25.
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March Newsletter Now Available!
Our March newsletter is now available! Please go to www.okamikai.com and use the link at the bottom of our homepage to get your copy.
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Green Belt (6th Kyu)
Expectations
Emphasis on focus, breathing, power, strength and endurance. A minimum of one Discipline Stripe must be obtained if the student is under the age of 16.
Basics
- Bi directional defence, yoko geri keage, urakan to the rear, shift to the front, kokutsu dachi, shuto, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki, step in shuto
- Kumite dachi – Gyaku age uke, soto uke, kizami zuki with same hand as soto uke, gyaku zuki, gedan barai
- Kiba Dachi – Yoko Geri Keage, pivot to Yoko Geri Kekomi with other foot in the same direction
- Zenkutsu Dachi – Mikazuki geri, Yoko geri Kekomi with same foot then spin, Kake geri with other foot
- “Switch Kick”
Kumite: Ippon
- Oi Zuki Jodan: Kokutsu dachi 45 degrees with shuto to outside (migi), yoko geri kekomi with right foot, urakan with right, gyaku zuki with left.
- Oi Zuki Jodan: Neko ashi dachi 45 degrees, age uke with left, yoko geri keage with left foot to arm, slide behind partner into kiba dachi, chudan enpi
- Oi Zuki Chudan: Zenkutsu dachi with migi soto uke, shift to kiba dachi, empi, urakan with migi side, shift back to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki with hidari (left)
- Yoko Geri Kekomi: Defender moves to right 90 degrees to partner with right foot in front. Pivot left foot behind to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku gedan barai, oi zuki, gyaku zuki.
- Ushiro Geri: Double osae uke (pressing block) gyaku zuki
Kata
- Tekki Shodan
Judo
- Sode Tusuri Kome Goshi
- Tusuri Kome Goshi
Aikido
- Tenchi Nage
Self Defence
- One arm choke defence
Weapons
- One Kata
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Maureen O’Shea
Yoga Instructor
After practicing Yoga for many years, Maureen completed a yoga teacher training at YogaSpace in Toronto in 2004/2005 and has been teaching yoga ever since. She furthered her practice and teaching by attending The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India in 2006, which focused on Vedic chanting, Pranayama (breathing techniques), asana (postures), and dhyana (meditation). Her continued education has included many intensive workshops and further certification in restorative yoga, pre-natal yoga, and post-natal yoga. Mo teaches classical Vinyasa, which is meant to strengthen the connection between the body and mind through the breath. This is achieved through thoughtful asana sequencing and breath work. Each class is different and each class strives to explore this connection.
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Jennifer Neveu-Campsall
Fitness Class Coordinator
Jennifer has enjoyed transferring her passion for teaching and her own fitness goals into helping others to work to find their own physical and emotional potential and depth through fitness and wellness.
She enjoys a multitude of physical activities including running, cycling, weight lifting and martial arts.
Jennifer’s experience as a Fitness Instructor expands through many disciplines including SPIN, HIIT and Bootcamp.
In addition to her fitness life, Jennifer is a professional voice teacher, choral conductor and performer.