Why train at
"Buick's Karate Dojo"
The most important reason is the Sensei (Teacher)
Sensei Joseph Buick
Roku Dan (6 Dan) - Shorin Ryu
Black Belt - Goju Ryu,
Black Belt - Aiki Ju Jitsu
Shifu (Red Sash) - Tai Chi Chuan
Certified in the following Traditional Weapons:
Kendo, Bo, Jo, Tonfa, Sai, Kubotan and
Escrima also known as Arnis/Kali/Tonbo (double sticks).
Let me introduce myself. My name is Joe Buick. I am the owner and Sensei of Buick's Karate Dojo. I know that there are some things that you would like to know about the person that is going to teach you or your children Martial Arts. I will be concise and please allow me to use some "I did this", "I did that" and "I am’s".
Buick's Karate Dojo is the only Traditional Martial Arts Dojo in Stouffville. I have been training and instructing people in the Martial Arts longer than all the instructors in the immediate area have been training! I have been training people in Traditional Martial Arts since 1973. Most Martial Arts instructors don't have the practical experience that I bring to train you or your children. Going to school and growing up in a tough inner city neighborhood gave me a thorough education in the area of street smarts. My dad died in my arms at the age of 9. I had to become a man immediately after that to deal with belligerent and drunk tenants that rented rooms upstairs in my mom’s house. Life experiences such as being involved in the Entertainment Business, Nightclubs/Pubs, Personnel Security and owning several Pubs/Restaurants (Fox & Fiddles and O’Grady’s Pub) have also provided me with valuable insight! These are significant areas that have given me a wide variety of practical experience. This alone enables the training at Buick's Karate Dojo to be reality based.
I am a National, International, World Competitor and Champion. I have been on national and international grading boards of Black belts and a national and international referee over the years.
I have been ranked by Sensei Hohan Soken 10th Dan, Sensei Fusei Kise 10th Dan and Sensei Richard Kim 10th Dan.
I retired from the Toronto Board of Education in 2000 after 27 years of service in Purchasing and Warehouse Services as the Chief Buyer-Office Manager. I am a former Emergency Relief Teacher for the Toronto District School Board. I was a volunteer at Pringdale Gardens Public School for 15 years (TDSB).
My wife is a retired Public School Teacher (TDSB) and Educational Advisor for Buick's Karate Dojo.
Publications that Sensei Buick has appeared in include The Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, Contrast, Kung Fu Magazine, Canadian National Karate Magazine, Vaughan Weekly, The Liberal, Got My Kids Guide and Stouffville Free Press.
Television stations Sensei Buick has appeared on include CTV, City TV, Channel 11, Niagara Regional Channel 10, BC Provincial TV, Buffalo Channel 4, Pittsburgh Public TV & Washington Public TV.
The best way to find out what kind of Sensei I am is to come in and watch my students perform great Traditional Martial Arts. Try a free class. Feel free to ask my students and parents what they think.
Buick's Karate Dojo is the only Traditional Martial Arts Dojo in Stouffville. I have been training and instructing people in the Martial Arts longer than all the instructors in the immediate area have been training! I have been training people in Traditional Martial Arts since 1973. Most Martial Arts instructors don't have the practical experience that I bring to train you or your children. Going to school and growing up in a tough inner city neighborhood gave me a thorough education in the area of street smarts. My dad died in my arms at the age of 9. I had to become a man immediately after that to deal with belligerent and drunk tenants that rented rooms upstairs in my mom’s house. Life experiences such as being involved in the Entertainment Business, Nightclubs/Pubs, Personnel Security and owning several Pubs/Restaurants (Fox & Fiddles and O’Grady’s Pub) have also provided me with valuable insight! These are significant areas that have given me a wide variety of practical experience. This alone enables the training at Buick's Karate Dojo to be reality based.
I am a National, International, World Competitor and Champion. I have been on national and international grading boards of Black belts and a national and international referee over the years.
I have been ranked by Sensei Hohan Soken 10th Dan, Sensei Fusei Kise 10th Dan and Sensei Richard Kim 10th Dan.
I retired from the Toronto Board of Education in 2000 after 27 years of service in Purchasing and Warehouse Services as the Chief Buyer-Office Manager. I am a former Emergency Relief Teacher for the Toronto District School Board. I was a volunteer at Pringdale Gardens Public School for 15 years (TDSB).
My wife is a retired Public School Teacher (TDSB) and Educational Advisor for Buick's Karate Dojo.
Publications that Sensei Buick has appeared in include The Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, Contrast, Kung Fu Magazine, Canadian National Karate Magazine, Vaughan Weekly, The Liberal, Got My Kids Guide and Stouffville Free Press.
Television stations Sensei Buick has appeared on include CTV, City TV, Channel 11, Niagara Regional Channel 10, BC Provincial TV, Buffalo Channel 4, Pittsburgh Public TV & Washington Public TV.
The best way to find out what kind of Sensei I am is to come in and watch my students perform great Traditional Martial Arts. Try a free class. Feel free to ask my students and parents what they think.
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I am the sum of the Sensei's that I have been privileged to train with
and have known over the last 50 plus years.
and have known over the last 50 plus years.
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April 27, 2013 Sensei Buick's 40th Anniversary Celebrating 40 years of Martial Arts Excellence |
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June 23, 2023
Sensei Buick's 50th Anniversary Celebrating 50 years of Martial Arts Excellence |
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Sensei Shoshin Nagamine
1907 - 1997
Tenth Dan, Founder of Shorin Ryu - Matsubayashi Ryu
Awarded Sensei Quai Wong Seventh Dan
Awarded Sensei Quai Wong the title of
North American Canada & USA Ambassador
of Shorin Ryu - Matsubayashi Ryu
1907 - 1997
Tenth Dan, Founder of Shorin Ryu - Matsubayashi Ryu
Awarded Sensei Quai Wong Seventh Dan
Awarded Sensei Quai Wong the title of
North American Canada & USA Ambassador
of Shorin Ryu - Matsubayashi Ryu
O’Sensei Quai Wong
Father of Canadian Shorin Ryu - Matsubayashi Ryu
Shichi Dan (7th Dan)
North American Canada & USA Ambassador
of Shorin Ryu - Matsubayashi Ryu
2007 Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee
Sensei Quai Wong is Sensei Buick's Sensei
Wong's Karate Est. 1962
Located: 2384 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Have a look at Facebook or Phone: 416-267-2623
Jan. 23, 2016 - Sensei Wong's 76th birthday &
6th Dan awarded to Sensei Buick from Sensei Wong
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January 23, 2016
What is greater than the belt that I receive today is bowing in gratitude to the person that gave me the knowledge & ability to wear this belt ! January 7, 2021 this is my eternal bow in gratitude to my Sensei ! |
Sensei Wong, awarding Sensei Buick the honour of his Roku Dan (6th Degree) Black Belt.
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April 14, 2012 Sensei Wong's 50th Anniversary Celebrating 50 years of Martial Arts Excellence |
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Sensei Bill Bailey
San Dan (3rd Dan)
Student of Sensei Wong’s and Sensei Buicks first Sensei
from 1973 to 1983
Randy Couture
UFC 6 time Heavyweight Champion of the World
invited Sensei Buick to the Grand Opening of his MMA gym
“Xtreme Couture Toronto”
May 31, 2008
The Black Belt Team
In ranking order:
Sensei J. Buick - First in line - training over 51 years
Sensei V. Le - Ni Dan - Second in line - training over 16 years
Sensei J. Le - Ni Dan - Third in line - training over 16 years
Sempai C. Chen - Fourth in line - 14 years
Sempai T. Vu - Fifth in line - 14 years
Sempai D. Vu - Sixth in line - 14 years
We bring over 125 Years of Martial Arts
experience to teach our Students !
Sensei J. Buick - First in line - training over 51 years
Sensei V. Le - Ni Dan - Second in line - training over 16 years
Sensei J. Le - Ni Dan - Third in line - training over 16 years
Sempai C. Chen - Fourth in line - 14 years
Sempai T. Vu - Fifth in line - 14 years
Sempai D. Vu - Sixth in line - 14 years
We bring over 125 Years of Martial Arts
experience to teach our Students !
The people that participate in Buick's Karate Dojo
I am a lucky Sensei because I have a wonderful group of people at my Dojo (Club). This great group of participants are students and their parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and other family members. The truth is that they are all considered friends of Buick's Karate Dojo. These people are always ready to support the students and Dojo at all times. It is wonderful for me as a Sensei to be part of something as great as my Dojo.
The Facilities
The floor at Buick's Karate Dojo is covered with state of the art flooring, impact engineered specifically for Karate and Ju-Jitsu training. The flooring is designed to reduce injuries from impact on joints and all other parts of the human frame. We have a complete array of focus mitts and pads along with heavy bags.
Internationally Recognized
Zen Bei Butoku Kai International
Sensei Buick is a former member of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai and Zen Bei Butoku Kai. Buick's Karate Dojo has been internationally recognized by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai and Zen Bei Butoku Kai. These organizations are rooted in Japanese tradition. Sensei/Dr. Richard Kim (Tenth Dan) was the founder of the Zen Bei Butoku Kai. Sensei Kim was world-renowned for his teachings and books he wrote on Martial Arts. Sensei Buick has a certificate on the wall at his Dojo from Sensei Kim recognizing him as a Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate of the Zen Bei Butoku Kai (At the time of issue the organization was called the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai). Sensei Buick also has a certificate recognizing him as a Black Belt in Aiki-Ju-Jitsu, Daito Ryu from the Zen Bei Butoku Kai. Sensei Kim died in November 8, 2001.
