{"id":367,"date":"2023-05-03T15:05:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T19:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/?page_id=367"},"modified":"2025-05-14T16:26:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:26:16","slug":"instructors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/instructors\/","title":{"rendered":"Instructors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 50px; padding-bottom: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--heading--font-family); font-size: var(--heading--font-size-h1); letter-spacing: var(--heading--letter-spacing-h1); color: var(--global--color-primary); background-color: var(--global--color-background);\">Instructors<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"row bg-editor-hr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-496 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instructors-e1747254199362-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instructors-e1747254267858-149x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instructors-e1747254267858-149x300.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instructors-e1747254267858-250x504.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instructors-e1747254267858-89x180.jpg 89w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instructors-e1747254267858-248x500.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instructors-e1747254267858.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\">Our instructors are a diverse and skilled group of Wado-Ryu martial artists, passionate about sharing their expertise with students. Experienced and proficient, they create a nurturing learning environment to help individuals achieve personal goals, from mastering techniques to enhancing fitness and building self-confidence. Emphasizing respect, discipline, and perseverance, our instructors inspire students to excel in their martial arts journey and apply these principles in daily life, fostering personal growth and positive community impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Please select an instructor from the list below to learn a bit about them:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-tabs boldgrid-section-wrap\" data-config=\"{&quot;tabsList&quot;:[{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Domenico Capilongo&quot;,&quot;tabId&quot;:&quot;tab-407&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:&quot;tab-407-content&quot;},{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Ali Mirkarimi&quot;,&quot;tabId&quot;:&quot;tab-375&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:&quot;tab-375-content&quot;},{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Efren Cruz&quot;,&quot;tabId&quot;:&quot;tab-769&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:&quot;tab-769-content&quot;}],&quot;bgOptions&quot;:{}}\">\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section boldgrid-tabs-section\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\" style=\"--tab-border-hovor-color: var( --color-5); --tab-bg-color: var( --color-neutral);\" role=\"tablist\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"tab-407\" class=\"nav-link active\" role=\"tab\" data-bgtab-target=\"tab-407-content\">Domenico Capilongo<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"tab-375\" class=\"nav-link\" role=\"tab\" data-bgtab-target=\"tab-375-content\">Ali Mirkarimi<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"tab-769\" class=\"nav-link\" role=\"tab\" data-bgtab-target=\"tab-769-content\">Efren Cruz<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section boldgrid-tabs-pane active\" id=\"tab-407-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-407\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<h2 class=\"\">Domenico Capilongo<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Head Instructor<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">Our head instructor, Domenico Capilongo has over 35 years of teaching and practice experience. He is a former Provincial kumite champion, National Medalist, and International Wado Championship Competitor. Domenico has previously trained and competed two years in Japan and holds Karate Canada 5th Dan and Wado Academy 6th Dan. He has also practiced in Olympic Wrestling, basic Judo, Kendo, and Aikido.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Domenico also holds a National Coaching Certificate Program Level 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-453 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-300x246.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-768x630.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-250x205.png 250w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-550x451.png 550w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-800x657.png 800w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-219x180.png 219w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-366x300.png 366w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow-609x500.png 609w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shiothrow.png 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-452 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/68_122_270_204_domotsuka.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"239\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-454 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0386.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"251\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-300x229.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"306\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-300x229.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-768x587.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-250x191.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-550x421.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-235x180.jpeg 235w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-392x300.jpeg 392w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539-654x500.jpeg 654w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image0-e1698632975539.jpeg 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section boldgrid-tabs-pane\" id=\"tab-688-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-688\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<h2 class=\"\">Ali Mirkarimi<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Assistant Instructor<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">Over 20 years of teaching and practice experience. Former Provincial kumite champion and International Wado Championship Competitor. Holds a Wado Academy 4th Dan. Has also practiced in Iaido and Kung fu to&#8217;a.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">National Coaching Certificate Program Level 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1-202x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1-202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1-690x1024.jpeg 690w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1-250x371.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1-550x816.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1-121x180.jpeg 121w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1-337x500.jpeg 337w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_C87DB35A03BD-1.jpeg 741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-300x291.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-300x291.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-768x745.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-48x48.jpeg 48w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-250x242.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-550x533.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-800x776.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-186x180.jpeg 186w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-309x300.jpeg 309w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-516x500.jpeg 516w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1.jpeg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section boldgrid-tabs-pane\" id=\"tab-746-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-746\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p>New Tab<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section boldgrid-tabs-pane\" id=\"tab-375-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-375\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"\">Ali Mirkarimi<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Assistant Instructor<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">Our assistant instructor Ali Mirkarimi has over 30 years of teaching and practice experience. He is a former Provincial kumite champion and International Wado Championship Competitor. Ali holds a Wado Academy 5th Dan. He has also practiced Iaido and Iranian Kung fu To&#8217;a.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Ali also holds a National Coaching Certificate Program Level 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-1568x2091.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-250x333.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-550x733.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-135x180.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4015-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-398 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-300x291.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-300x291.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wadoryu.ca\/renshu-kai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_CA14F01A45D2-1-768x745.jpeg 768w, 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