Ron started training and competing in weight lifting at a young age, eventually ranking an all-natural 9th in Canada. He achieved his greatest success, however, in organizing national level events, and training other athletes (including his wife, Johanne Pattyn, a former Canadian Champion, once placed 5th in the world).
Looking for something to keep him busy following his weight lifting career, Ron turned to martial arts under Jocelain Dubois and eventually gained his Kyokushinkai Karate 2nd Degree Black Belt. Ron was introduced to grappling by Sylvain Moroney and is a Thai-Ju-Jitsu Black Belt under Nigel 'Iron Panther' Scantlebury.
Ron teaches freestyle Jiu-Jitsu, based on his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Judo, and Western Wrestling.
At the West Island Karate Club, our children's programs are designed according to age and level. You see, we realize that although the ability to defend oneself is important, there are far more important benefits to be had from involving your child in a martial arts program. That's why our unique program of work and fun is designed to instill:
Effort and Concentraton
Character and self esteem
Sincerity and Respect
Self-control
Etiquette
By embodying the above principles into our children's self defense classes, our school has made a strong commitment to the development of today's youth. Starting ages 4 and up, our special structured programs will improve your child's performance in all other sports as well as improving study habits and concentration.
At the West Island Karate Club, our children's programs are designed according to age and level. You see, we realize that although the ability to defend oneself is important, there are far more important benefits to be had from involving your child in a martial arts program. That's why our unique program of work and fun is designed to instill: