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Sensei 'Genki' Dave has been a Martial Arts enthusiast since the age of 9 yrs. He started his Kempo Karate-do training in Whitby, Ontario under, Sensei Raymond Hayes (Soke). Later on in life, Sensei 'Genki' Dave studied GoJu Ryu Karate-do under, Sensei Bob Toth in St. Catharines, Ontario.
In 2003, Sensei 'Genki' Dave moved to Wakayama, Japan with his wife and children and desired to begin his training yet again, this time in
Seito Shito Ryu Karate-do under, Hanshi Kazuo Sakai and Shihan Keiji Nakura at Kongo Dojo in Osaka, Japan.
In 2004, Sensei 'Genki' Dave returned to Canada with his family, but continued his training in the same style and organization under Shihan William Chung in Richmond, Britsh Columbia.
In July 2023, Sensei 'Genki' Dave was awarded his Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) at the 13th World Shito Ryu Championships by the International Shihan Kai, consisting of the Japanese Executive Council, the American Shihan-kai and the Canadian Shihan-kai in Osaka, Japan.
Here are some of Sensei 'Genki' Dave's recent tournament accomplishments;
• 2023 - 13th World Shito Ryu Karate-do Taikai, Osaka, Japan
o Bronze Medalist (Kumite - Men's Masters Division)
• 2015 - 10th World Shito Ryu Karate-do Taikai, San Fansisco, USA
o Bronze Medalist (Sr. Men's Kata Advanced)
o Bronze Medalist (Sr. Men's Kumite Advanced)
• 2013 - 9th World Shito Ryu Karate-do Taikai, Osaka, Japan
o Team Canada Participant
• 2011 - 8th World Shito Ryu Karate-do Taikai, Vancouver, BC
o Silver Medalist (Kumite - Men's Masters Division)
• 2009 - 7th World Shito Ryu Karate-do Taikai, Osaka, Japan
o Team Canada Participant
• 2007 - 6th World Shito Ryu Karate-do Taikai, Lake Placid, NY
o Bronze Medalist (Men 18-34 yrs Intermediate Kata)
o Bronze Medalist (Men 18-34 yrs Intermediate Kumite)
• 2007 - Vancouver Cup
o Gold Medalist (Intermediate Adult Male Kumite)
• 2004 - Karate BC Open Tournament
o Gold Medalist (Intermediate Adult Male Kumite)
o Silver Medalist (Intermediate Adult Male Kata)
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