My name is Severian. I was born in 1988 and I train in the martial art of Goju Ryu Karate-do. In highschool I was on the wrestling team. Being a part of this was my first taste of something physically demanding. It made me strong but it also closed my mind to anything other then wrestling. Alter I joined karate and experienced the diversity, I can say I became a little more open minded.

After two years of training I decided to open my mind to Ju-jitsu. It was fun, but with the random teachings, lack of attention from the instructor and careless attention from a fellow trainee, I dislocated my knee. This didn't stop me from training in karate (though I had to take a month to heal) and it didn't sway my curiosity from other martial arts, but it definitely made me think more of my posture and my attention to what others were doing. Such a small thing made a large impact on how I trained.

I also work in the trades for a living. I work for a good construction crew building houses and I intend to go for my apprenticeship. Karate has helped me stay strong and iit so when I go to work I don't hurt myself on the jobsite.

I have trained in three dojos. Sensei Clarkson tried to reopen the dojo in Parksville but after a year had to close it down. This was where I started my journey and I thank him for pushing me. I then trained in Shima Lantzville under Sensei Maximchuck where I had to adjust to a different style of learning, but through this I became stronger and more integrated into the family. Just recently the dojo closed and I had to move on to Shima Nanaimo. The travel is long but worth every mile.

I would not be there if it wasn't for Sensei Maximchuck pushing me harder then ever. I wouldn't be getting my black belt if it wasn't for Sensei Nordli. I wouldn't be here at all if it wasn't for Sensei Clarkson. My first step down the road as a black belt has just been taken. Now I intend to continue it as long as I live.