Recognition
Best Martial Arts School in Caledon
Awarded to Canadian Black Belt Academy by the Caledon Enterprise for 12 consecutive years, 2014–2025.
The work behind the belt
Awards & achievements
A few milestones from a lifetime of learning, teaching, and building community through martial arts.
30+years on the mats
Recognition & study
Milestones worth sharing
Recognition
6th Degree Black Belt
Shotokan Kempo Karate, awarded by Shihan Trevor Lewis in 2023.
Recognition
3rd Degree Black Belt
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, awarded by Master Royce Gracie in 2019.
Recognition
GOLD Standard Award
Presented to Canadian Black Belt Academy at the EFC MPower Martial Arts Summit, 2017–2018.
Recognition
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology, Laurentian University.
Further reading
Letters & certificates
Supporting documents and course certifications from martial arts and professional training.
Recommendation
Canadian 32 Service Battalion
Letter of recommendation for a Combatives Course.
Recommendation
Southeast Missouri State University
Letter of recommendation for the G.R.A.C.I.E. Law Enforcement Program.
Certificate
Law Enforcement Self Defense Instructor
Certificate of completion for Continuing Education in Law Enforcement Self Defense Instruction.
Certificate
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification 2024
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification Course.
Certificate
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification 2023
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification Course.
Certificate
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification 2019
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification Course.
Certificate
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification 2015
G.R.A.C.I.E. Certification Course.
Certificate
Firearms Safety Course
Certificate of completion from SEMO Tactical.
Certificate
New Shooter Orientation Course
Certificate of completion from IDP Association Canada.