The academy is led by Sensei Ron Yeates, who opened his first school, Southam Wado-Ryu Karate, in 1972. With over 50 years of martial arts experience and 31 years as a Hamilton Police Officer, Sensei Ron brings practical, street-tested knowledge to his teaching. His son, Daniel Yeates, serves as an instructor, known for his exceptional ability to break down complex movements and transfer critical skills quickly to students. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is taught by Prof. P.J. O'Sullivan (Paul Joseph O'Sullivan), offering classes for youth (ages 10-15) and adults (16+), as well as private lessons.
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Class Schedule
Monday (5 classes)
BJJ Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental positions, submissions, and escapes. Emphasizes ground fighting techniques and leverage-based grappling.
Youth Karate (5-9)
Wado-Kai Karate program for young children, focusing on fundamental techniques, discipline, and character development.
Youth Karate (10-18)
Advanced Wado-Kai Karate program for older youth, incorporating more complex techniques and kumite (sparring).
BJJ
Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for experienced practitioners, incorporating competition training, advanced techniques, and live rolling.
JKD/FMA
Blends Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do with Filipino Kali, incorporating influences from Indonesian and Malaysian martial arts. Focus on practical self-defense and weapons training.
Tuesday (3 classes)
Youth BJJ (10-15)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for teenagers focusing on grappling, ground techniques, and submission skills taught by Prof. P.J. O'Sullivan.
BJJ Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental positions, submissions, and escapes. Emphasizes ground fighting techniques and leverage-based grappling.
Adult Karate
Wado-Kai Karate for adults focusing on traditional techniques, kata, and practical self-defense applications.
Wednesday (6 classes)
BJJ Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental positions, submissions, and escapes. Emphasizes ground fighting techniques and leverage-based grappling.
BJJ - No Gi
Grappling without the traditional gi, focusing on techniques applicable to MMA and submission wrestling.
Youth Karate (5-9)
Wado-Kai Karate program for young children, focusing on fundamental techniques, discipline, and character development.
BJJ
Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for experienced practitioners, incorporating competition training, advanced techniques, and live rolling.
Youth Karate (10-18)
Advanced Wado-Kai Karate program for older youth, incorporating more complex techniques and kumite (sparring).
Kickboxing
Stand-up striking program focusing on punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes. Includes sparring and conditioning in each class.
Thursday (3 classes)
Youth BJJ (10-15)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for teenagers focusing on grappling, ground techniques, and submission skills taught by Prof. P.J. O'Sullivan.
Adult Karate
Wado-Kai Karate for adults focusing on traditional techniques, kata, and practical self-defense applications.
BJJ Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental positions, submissions, and escapes. Emphasizes ground fighting techniques and leverage-based grappling.
Friday (3 classes)
BJJ Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental positions, submissions, and escapes. Emphasizes ground fighting techniques and leverage-based grappling.
BJJ - No Gi
Grappling without the traditional gi, focusing on techniques applicable to MMA and submission wrestling.
JKD/FMA
Blends Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do with Filipino Kali, incorporating influences from Indonesian and Malaysian martial arts. Focus on practical self-defense and weapons training.
Saturday (4 classes)
Youth Karate (All Ages)
Wado-Kai Karate program for young children, focusing on fundamental techniques, discipline, and character development.
Kickboxing
Stand-up striking program focusing on punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes. Includes sparring and conditioning in each class.
Youth Karate (Advanced)
Advanced Wado-Kai Karate program for older youth, incorporating more complex techniques and kumite (sparring).
BJJ - No Gi
Grappling without the traditional gi, focusing on techniques applicable to MMA and submission wrestling.
Sunday (1 class)
BJJ - Open Mat
Open training session for BJJ practitioners to practice techniques, spar, and train freely.
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Location & Directions
Street Address
1200 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, ON
Location
Hamilton L8W 2C7, Canada