NORTH AMERICAN MATSUSHIMA KYOKUSHIN KARATE ORGANIZATION
DOJO OPERATORS/INSTRUCTORS
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Shihan Daniel Gaudet
Born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, Shihan Gaudet began his martial arts training in 1985 at the age of 15. He was promoted to shodan (black belt) in 1988 and took over the Bouctouche dojo in 1993.
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Actively competing in full-contact Kyokushin karate tournaments since 1988, Shihan Gaudet holds multiple regional and provincial titles, as well as two Canadian championships and two North American championships in the lightweight division. He also participated in the 1999 World Open Kyokushinkaikan karate tournament in Japan.
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After retiring from competition, Shihan Gaudet focused on his students, guiding them towards their goals and accomplishments. Promoted to Godan (5th degree black belt) in 2010, he has built a strong team of karatekas both competitively and socially.
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Shihan Gaudet is a certified international judge and referee. He has been appointed North American Chairman and Canadian Branch Chief with the IKO Matsushima Organization.
Sensei Louise Anne Comeau
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Sensei Martin Allain
Sensei Martin’s journey began at the age of 12 with Shotokan style training in his hometown of Bouctouche. He trained at a Tsuruoka School under the guidance of Sensei Alcide Bourque. At 18, he earned his Shodan in the presence of O’Sensei Tsuruoka after practicing diligently for over eight years. During this time, he participated in numerous competitions as a junior student, winning many kata divisions.
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After a 20-year hiatus from formal karate training, he signed up for Kyokushin karate with his son Nick, under Shihan Daniel Gaudet. Initially, his plan was to simply enjoy the experience with his son, but his passion for karate quickly reignited. Although he did not intend to pursue grading, a discussion with Shihan after three months motivated him to continue, and he eventually achieved his Shodan, which remains his greatest accomplishment.
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In 2022, he had the opportunity to open his own karate school, which has been a continuous learning experience. He incorporates elements from his early training days into his teaching style, maintaining strict discipline and emphasizing hard workouts. He takes great pride in pushing his students to their limits and witnessing their sense of pride in their accomplishment.
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Sensei Martin has achieved his Nidan in 2023 under Shihan Daniel Gaudet.
Sensei Daniel Serré
Sensei Daniel discovered a passion for martial arts at the age of 13, starting with taekwondo, where he trained diligently for 3 to 4 years. Unfortunately, his practice was cut short when the dojo closed.
In 2013, he reignited his love for martial arts by joining a Kyokushin karate dojo under the esteemed Shihan Daniel Gaudet. His dedication led him to participate in several fighting and kata competitions where he honed his skills and gained valuable experience. In 2018, his hard work paid off when he achieved the rank of black belt (shodan), followed by earning his 2nd degree (nidan) in 2023. During this time, he also began teaching cardio kickboxing and karate classes, stepping in to cover for Shihan Gaudet.
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Through teaching, Daniel discovered a deep passion for sharing his knowledge and helping others grow in their martial arts journey. This newfound passion inspired him to take a significant step forward in 2024 by starting his own dojo, where he hope to inspire the next generation of martial artists.