Sensei Sandeep Gill, B.A. Child Psychology

Sandeep Gill started his karate career in 1986 and since then has had the privilege of training under the very best in the world.  During the past couple of years, Sandeep has sought out the very best to find out precisely what they do differently from the masses that allows them to progress to excellence.  It is through modeling these world elite Karate practitioners and applying their strategies into the curriculum at Burnaby Karate Academy that students will see dramatic results in their Martial Arts ability and achievement.  These strategies are also combined with proven methods for motivation, goal setting, and peak performance.  Once mastered in Karate, these methods will easily be applied in a students daily life including academics, business, personal, or any other area of life that one may want to either change or improve upon.  It is through making a small shift in the direction that we are currently heading, that will create a dramatic and lasting effect on our goals and eventually our futures.

Nicole Poirier
Rank: Sandan

Teaching Experience: Sensei Nicole is the primary instructor for the Adult program. She has extensive experience working with preschool and adolescent children both in the classroom and in the dojo. Sensei Nicole has been employed as a curriculum developer for children with special needs, and has a degree in education from Laval University. Sensei Nicole has been a coach for the British Columbia Karate Team several times. Sensei Nicole is active in all programs offered at Burnaby Karate Academy.

David Deroy
Rank: Nidan

Teaching Experience: Sensei David has taught for several years at Burnaby Karate Academy, mainly in the Karate Kids and Teen program. Before becoming a valuable member of our team, Sensei David ran a successful dojo in North Vancouver for several years.

Andrea Maikawa
Rank: Shodan

Teaching Experience: Sensei Andrea has taught the once a week Lion Cubs, Little Lions and Karate Kid program. Sensei Andrea is also a camp leader at the Burnaby karate Academy Summer Camp.
Education: KTA Instructor Training Diploma.

Sensei Andrea has a keen understanding of the mechanics and technical aspect of Karate. Combined with her ability to focus the classroom, motivate and lead students, and obvious leadership capabilities, Sensei Andrea is a great contributor to the program. Sensei Andrea is one of the original students of Burnaby Karate Academy.

Shaun Dhillon
Rank: Nidan

Teaching Experience: Four years teaching at the Mission Isshin Ryu Karate dojo. Shaun has worked with kids as young as four all the way to adults. Shaun is currently working for Mission Parks and Recreation as a Karate Instructor.
Education: KTA (Karate Teachers Association) Instructor Training Diploma.

Sensei Shaun is the primary instructor of the Abbotsford Karate Academy. He has participated in Karate for the past twelve years, and has developed a vast array of tools and lessons that he passes down to his junior students. Sensei Shaun’s enthusiasm for Karate, and his obvious joy for working with his children have made him an ideal instructor for our Abbotsford location.

Along with his commitment of teaching Karate to the community, Sensei Shaun is a dedicated member of the National Karate Team. He competes in many international tournaments throughout the year, and is the 2007 Premier Athletic Award recipient for the sport of Karate.

Matt Bickel
Rank: Shodan

Teaching Experience: Two years Teaching Lion Cubs and Little Lions program. Sensei Matt is also a Burnaby Parks and Recreation Karate Instructor and Program Leader. Sensei Matt is also a camp leader at the Burnaby Karate Academy Summer Camp.
Education: KTA Instructor Training Diploma.

Sensei Matt is a long time member of Burnaby Karate Academy, and plays a significant role in the instruction of the Little Lions program. Sensei Matt has a high-energy teaching style, and relies on his ability to connect with the children, as well as his sense of humour in order to educate and influence the children in his class.

Along with his contribution to the dojo, Sensei Matt is currently involved in the Sport of Karate and is active at the National and International level. Sensei Matt is currently working on his education to eventually serve as a police officer in the future.

Cody Martin
Rank: Shodan

Teaching Experience: Sensei Cody has been working closely with the Karate Kids 10-13 years old program.
Education: KTA Instructor Training Diploma

Sensei Cody has been a positive role model for children in the Karate Kids program for the past two years. He has been coaching students through his leadership by example, as his work ethic in the dojo has been extraordinary. Sensei Cody is continually improving his teaching skills through ongoing training and experience in the dojo.

Sensei Cody is also a high level competitor, competing at the National and International level.

Kim Logan
Rank: Ikkyu

Teaching Experience: Sempai Kim is currently working at the Wesburn Location
Education: Currently enrolled in the KTA Instructor Training Program

Sempai Kim is working hard towards achieving her teaching goals. She is an exceptional student, and she is looking forward to passing her knowledge and enthusiasm to new and upcoming students.

Sempai Kim is currently and active competitor, and is competing at National and International Events