The Instructors
The instructors and staff of the Oromocto DOJO are committed to life long learning, sharing their knowledge and in expanding horizons.
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Shihan Sylvain Lessard(506) 461-8406This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
- 7th Dan Black Belt, Nanadan, Benoit's Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
- 6th Dan Black Belt, Rokkudan, and title of Renshi by Seiwa Kai
- 6th Dan Black Belt, Rokkudan, Karate Canada
- 5th Dan Black Belt Japanese Karate Federation Goju-Kai
- Karate New Brunswick Technical Representative for Goju-Ryu Karate
- Teaching Martial Arts since 1986
- Started Training in Martial Arts in 1974
- Obtained Black Belt in 1987
- Member of Benoit's Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
- Member of Karate New Brunswick
- Member of Karate Canada
- Member of Seiwa Kai Japan
- Member of Seiwa Kai Goshu Kan Canada
- Member of Japanese Karate Federation
- Trained in Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Jujutsu & Kendo
- Active student of Don Benoit
Sensei Tarra Tapp
2nd Dan Black Belt, Nidan, Benoit's Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
2nd Dan Black Belt, Nidan, Seiwakai
2nd Dan Black Belt, Nidan, Karate Canada
Member of Karate New Brunswick
Member of Karate Canada
Member of Goshukan Canada
Member of Seiwakai
Member of Benoit's Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
Member of the Japanese Karate Federation (JKF)
Received Black Belt 2017
Training in Martial Arts since 2012