INSTRUCTORS

Sensei Mike Woodcock Sensei Mike Woodcock
3rd Dan
  • Began judo in September 1994 while completing his Honors Degree in Human Movement at Laurentian University
  • Mike’s passion for the sport was evident from the start and he learned quickly moving through the ranks of competition to eventually be graded within three years to Shodan – 1st Degree Black Belt in early 1998.  Graded to Nidan - 2nd degree Black Belt in 2003.  Graded to Sandan - 3rd Degree Black Belt May 2008.
  • Operated satellite clubs in New Liskerd, Chelmsford, and the local Sudbury YMCA.
  • National Coaching Certification Level I
  • Has a strong belief in that Judo and other martial arts can bring out the best in individuals through consistent training, effort and perseverance.
  • Mike has also trained in Kendo, Aikido and Goju-ryu Karate in his youth.
  • Currently President of Nickel Belt Budokan Judo Club
  • Regional Director - Judo Ontario (North Region) 
Sensei Ron Larwood

Sensei Ron Larwood
2nd Dan

  • BPHE, BA
  • Manages recreation programs and Physical Education Facilities for Laurentian University
  • Endorses Judo as a complete exercise that promotes both physical and mental health
  • Believes the practice of Judo can be a recreational or competitive focus
  • Inspired by Jo Stewart (5th Degree Black Belt) to take up Judo in 1992
  • Received his Shodan in 1997 and Nidan in 2003
  • Instructs the judo academic courses for the School of Human Kinetics at Laurentian University
  • National Coaching Certification Level 1
  • Provincial C Referee and North Region Chief Referee
  • North Region Secretary
Sensei Lee Frappier

Sensei Lee Frappier
1st Dan
 

  • MSW, RSW
  • A clinical social worker with a passion for Judo and its impact on wellness and human development.
  • Strong belief in the fundamental values of Judo: Mutual Welfare, Non-Harmfulness and Self-Improvement.
  • Started Judo as a youth and been a Shodan since 2003.
  • Operated satellite club and instructing since 1999.
  • Co-instructed ECLIPSE judo prevention program with local school board in 2006.
  • National Coaching Certification Level I
  • Certified referee
Sempai Paul Dolhy

Sensei Paul Dolhy
1st Dan
 

  • Paul has been training in Judo since November 1999.
  • Paul has been Sensei Ron Larwood's Teaching Assistant for the Laurentian Judo Course for a number of years
  • Paul also is an assistant instructor at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Facility
  • Paul's pride is his 2 year old niece who is a natural at Judo. In time we should have a brilliant judoka
  • Paul is our newest Black Belt - Graded to Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belt May 2008.
  • Congratulations Paul!!!
 

Sempai Josh Sklar
 

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