Shuyokan Dojo History
Shuyokan Dojo - Toronto
The SHUYOKAN DOJO was operated by Sensei Hunter from three locations in the Toronto/Newmarket area from 2007 to 2016
- Rosenberg Center for Defensive Studies (Newmarket)
- Brad Jones Karate Dojo (Newmarket)
- Wulin Martial Arts Academy (Toronto)
Sensei Hunter taught Karatdeo, Judo, Jujutsu, Catch Wrestling, Sambo, and No Gi grappling classes, at the SHUYOKAN DOJO.
Shuyokan Dojo - Ottawa
On October 30, 2016, Sensei Darren Hunter made the decision to move to the nation's capital in order to open a dojo of his own.
On September 1st, 2017, Sensei Darren Hunter and Sempai Simon Choisnet founded Shuyokan Dojo, Incorporated with the explicit purpose of opening a multi-program dojo focusing on Karatedo, Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu.
On October 1st, 2017 Shuyokan Dojo was able to secure a location to begin teaching; the Merivale United Church at the corner of West Hunt Club and Merivale in the Nepean area of Ottawa.
On November 15th, 2017 the first official class of the new Shuyokan Dojo took place with Sensei Hunter as head instructor and Sempai Simon as assistant instructor.
On November 23, 2023, Shuyokan Dojo moved to the Sandy Hill Community Centre.
Shuyokan Dojo is also a member of the Ontario Karate Federation.