Instructors

Chief instructor Frank Zinck - Master Zinck holds a fifth degree black belt and a Menkyo Kaiden Masters ranking in Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu.

Master Zinck also holds a second degree black belt in Karate-do Shotokai and still trains on a regular basis at the Brookhouse Elementary School off Spring Ave in Dartmouth. Master Zinck is also ranked in several other styles and systems.

Master Zinck is the senior instructor of RSAD (Rape Self Awareness Defense) in Nova Scotia, a self-defense workshop for women offered throughout metro. He is also a recognized senior NICT instructor and technical advisor as well as a graduate of Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques.

Master Zinck is best known for his work helping to develop confident youth and is the creator of the internationally renowned “Bully Proof” program. Bully Proof is assertiveness training for kids and teaches kids how to deal with schoolyard violence in non-violent ways. Local law enforcement often refers parents to Frank’s lectures and seminars.

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Senior adult and youth instructor Troy Robertson - Troy holds a Second degree black belt in Kyushu-Ryu and is a senior instructor at the Dartmouth Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu club. Troy is a senior instructor and technical advisor for RSAD and he's a graduate of the Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques and is a senior instructor and technical advisor of Nerve Impact Control Tactics. Troy is a member of the KRJJ Foundation council and is a senior member of the KRJJ Foundation Technical group. Troy is also the co-treasurer for the KRJJ Foundation. Troy is a serious dedicated youth instructor focused toward building the self-esteem of youth both in the dojo and out in every day life.

Senior adult and youth Instructor Ed Adams - Ed holds a first degree black belt in Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu and holds a first degree black belt in Karate-do Shotokai. Ed's enthusiasm, guidance, leadership and devotion for the Youth program has helped propel it to the successful level we see today. Ed is also an active instructor in RSAD taught at Mount Saint Vincent University and an instructor of the TACT system. Ed is also a graduate of the Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques, is certified in Nerve Impact Control Tactics and has successfully completed workshops on Yawara stick and ground fighting.

Senior adult and youth Instructor Robin Michaud - Robin is a first degree black belt in Kyushu-Ryu and an energetic and charismatic youth instructor. A former soldier, and actor, he has worn many hats. Robin’s favourite roles however remain that of father, and youth ju-jitsu instructor. As a Training Officer in a high risk facility, Robin is is integrated with medical staff in looking for more efficient and harm free methods of controlling violence and aggression in psychiatric patients, as well as initiating an innovative training regimen for his crew. His dedication to providing fun and activities for our youth makes him a role model second to none. He also holds a green belt in Payuth Muay Thai, and is a graduate of the yawara workshop, and the TACT/ NICT seminar.

Senior Youth Instructor Johanne Zinck - is a Brown Belt and the secretary treasurer in Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu and also practices Karate-do Shotokai. She is a strong leader and instructor in the Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu youth program, she is the co-treasurer of the KRJJ Foundation and the president of the Parents Kyushu-Ryu Fundraising Association.

Johanne is a Certified Instructor of the RSAD (Rape Self Awareness Defense). Johanne is strongly dedicated to helping build the self-confidence of women through Ju-Jitsu and RSAD. She is also a senior instructor for Bully Proof (Assertiveness training for youths).She is a graduate of TACT (Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques), is certified in NICT (Nerve Impact Control Tactics) and has successfully completed workshops on Yawara stick and ground fighting.