Sensei Marc Ward

A fourth degree black belt, with 30 years of Shotokan Karate training, mainly in South Africa, Marc has comprehensive teaching experience as well as a great understanding of physical conditioning (Certified Personal Trainer – Health & Fitness Professionals Association of South Africa).

Marc’s teaching combines traditional aspects of martial arts and a understanding of self-defence with discipline and proper fitness development. In addition, Marc’s technical experience has allowed him to become a national & Pan-American level official, and a key part of the Karate Alberta Association, both as the chair of the Officials Committee, and a member of the KAA Board of Directors.

Marc volunteers his time to train provincial judges and referees, to support the quality of Karate in Alberta. Marc has most recently been appointed to the Karate Canada board of directors and is a member of the Karate Canada Officials Committee.