Our Team of Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
Training at a Martial Arts Karate school with experienced instructors is training for success! Sensei Tony Tasillo and the entire training staff are what this family run Martial Arts Karate dojo in Mississauga is all about. With many years of experience they offer a variety of knowledge in Goju Ryu Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Tai Chi Chuan, Kobudo (Weapons), Kendo, Self Defense and C.Q.C.S. Sambo (Close Quarters Combat Sambo).
Sensei Tony Tasillo - Director & Chief Instructor
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kai Shin Chito Ryu Karate
- 2nd Degree Black Belt Kalyna's C.Q.C.S. (Close Quarters Combat Sambo) Guns, Knives and Weapons Disarmament Specialist
- Instructor's Advanced Level in Tai Chi Chuan
Sensei Tony started training in Boxing at the age of 15 in Etobicoke at his high school Boxing Club under Mr. Fisher's guidance.
At the age of 16, he joined Don Warrener's Martial Arts Academy in Etobicoke, and training under Sensei Omer Gagnier. This is where he began his journey in Goju Ryu Karate Do, Ju Jitsu, Escrima, Kendo, Tai Chi and Kobudo.
He started training with Sensei Wayne Arsenault in 2011 at Arsenault's Martial Arts Karate in Streetsville, Mississauga.
Prior to Sensei Wayne Arsenault's retirement, Sensei Tony had been teaching Karate at Arsenault's Martial Arts with Sensei Arsenault.
He has trained with and attended seminars with such notable instructors as Peter Urban (Founder of American Goju), Sensei Richard Kim (9th Degree Blackbelt and noted author), Sensei Morio Higaonna (Okinawan Goju), Sensei Monty Guest (Pioneer of Karate, teaching since 1961) and Sensei Don Warrener.
Sensei Tony holds a San-Dan (3rd degree) Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate, Kobudo (weapons) and Jiu Jitsu and holds a San-Dan (3rd degree) Black Belt in Kai Shin (Chito Ryu). He also has an instructors Advanced level in Tai Chi Chuan.
He is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Greg Kalyna's Combat Sambo C.Q.C.S. and is a Guns, Knives and Weapons Disarmament specialist.
His passion is working with kids of all ages!
Sensei Tony Tasillo is currently training towards his Yondan, 4th Degree Black Belt, in Goju Ryu and 3rd degree Black Belt in Combat Sambo.
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- Sho Dan - 1st Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate
- Insturctor's Advanced Level in Tai Chi Chuan
Sempai Mia started training in Shotokan Karate in Mississauga at the age of four years old.
She started training in Goju Ryu Karate Do, Kobudo, Kendo, Ju Jitsu and Tai Chi with Sensei Arsenault at Arsenault's Martial Arts Karate in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in 2011.
She also has an instructors Advanced level in Tai Chi Chuan.
Her passion is working with kids with special needs and kids of all ages!
Sempai is currently training towards her Ni Dan (2nd Degree) Black Belt
Sempai Valentina Tasillo - Instructor
- Sho Dan - 1st Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate
- Sho Dan - 1st Degree Black Belt Kalyna's C.Q.C.S. (Close Quarters Combat Sambo)
- Insturctor's Advanced Level in Tai Chi Chuan
She started training in Goju Ryu Karate Do, Kobudo, Kendo, Ju Jitsu and Tai Chi with Sensei Arsenault at Arsenault's Martial Arts Karate in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in 2011.
Sempai Valentina holds a Sho-Dan (1st degree) Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate, Kobudo (weapons) and Jiu Jitsu and has an instructors Advanced level in Tai Chi Chuan.
She is also a 1st degree Black Belt in Greg Kalyna's Combat Sambo C.Q.C.S.
Her passions are is working with special needs kids of all ages as that is what she does for a living.
Sempai is currently training towards her Ni Dan, 2nd Degree Black Belt, in Goju Ryu Karate and 2nd degree Black Belt with Greg Kalyna in Kalyna's Combat Sambo C.Q.C.S.
Sempai John-Marco Tasillo - Instructor
- Ni Dan - 2nd Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate
- Ni Dan - 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kai Shin Karate
- Sho Dan - 1st Degree Black Belt Kalyna's C.Q.C.S. (Close Quarters Combat Sambo)
- Muay Thai Pracitioner (Kickboxing)
Sempai John-Marco started training in Shotokan Karate in Mississauga at the age of eight years old.
He started training in Goju Ryu Karate Do, Kobudo, Kendo, Ju Jitsu and Tai Chi with Sensei Arsenault at Arsenault's Martial Arts Karate in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in 2011.
Sempai John-Marco holds a Ni-Dan (2nd degree) Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate, Kobudo (weapons) and Jiu Jitsu and holds a Ni-Dan (2nd degree) Black Belt in Kai Shin (Chito Ryu). He also has an instructors Advanced level in Tai Chi Chuan. He also has an instructors Advanced level in Tai Chi Chuan.
He is a 1st degree Black Belt in Greg Kalyna's Combat Sambo C.Q.C.S.
His passions are is working with kids of all ages!
Sempai is currently training towards his San Dan, 3rd Degree Black Belt, in Goju Ryu Karate and 2nd degree Black Belt with Greg Kalyna in Kalyna's Combat Sambo C.Q.C.S.
He is also training in Muay Thai Kickboxing.