Jake Crawford

Jake Crawford, 6th dan, began his karate training in 1994. He attained his 6th dan in 2017 Shotokan karate. He also holds a rank of 1st dan in Wado Kai karate which he received in 1998. Sensei Crawford has been teaching an accredited martial arts course in the public school system since 2006 and has been teaching at NKJ as assistant instructor since its opening in fall of 2016.

Sensei Crawford has been active in the tournament scene for many years at the provincial and national level. He has been a provincial team member since 1998 and has had a number of medal finishes;

2012 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Vancouver, BC. 5th in individual kata

2005 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Toronto, ON. Bronze in team kata.

2003 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Vancouver, BC. Bronze in team kata.

2002 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Winnipeg, MN. Bronze in team kata, Silver in team kumite.

1999 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Toronto, ON. Bronze in team kata.

Sensei Crawford has had numerous provincial medals in team kata, individual kata and individual kumite.