Directors
All of our trainers are certified Black Belts, which means they’ve been trained in Suntetsujutsu, Yawara Jutsu, Atemi-Waza Jutsu (pressure points), Kansetsuwaza (joint locking), Taihojutsu (arresting art), Osae waza (holding technique), Nage waza (throwing technique), Shime waza (neck restraints). They understand that no two bodies are alike and will work with you to learn Ju-Jitsu and get fit at the right pace.
Sensei April Lintott - President
Specializations
Children’s Programs
Women’s Self-Defense
Black Belt Education
Sensei April is the President of the Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association (AJJA) and the Provincial Head Instructor for the Little Samurai™ Program at all Goshinkan Ju-Jitsu Dojos as well as several AJJA dojos. She is also the provincial program and license coordinator that teaches all of our advanced and beginner instructors on how to teach all of our children’s programs. Sensei April is a driven instructor teaching the Adult, Junior Shogun™ and Little Samurai™ programs. She specializes in teaching the Persuader Key Chain™ Holder classes to groups of all ages.
Sensei April Lintott Shodan 1st degree black belt in Jishin-Ryu Tai-Jitsu under Hanshi Chris Bissett head of the style and Shihan K.D. Lintott's instructor.
Sensei Dean Beairsto - Director
Sensei Beairsto began training in 2003. He was one of the earliest students involved in developing youth programs, assisting with the first Little Samurai™ and Junior Shogun™ classes. His contributions helped establish programs that have since introduced many young students to Ju-Jitsu.
Sensei Beairsto remains a dedicated practitioner and instructor who continues to support students at all levels while helping preserve the standards and traditions of Japanese Ju-Jitsu.
We congratulate Sensei Dean Beairsto on his election and look forward to his experience and contributions as a Director of the Alberta Japanese Ju-Jitsu Association.
Sensei Jacob Martin - Vice President
Specializations
Self Defense Instructor
Persuader Key Holder™ Instructor
Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Instructor
Sensei Martin, throughout his 19 years of training, he has demonstrated humility, loyalty, discipline, and a strong commitment to the traditions and standards of Japanese Ju-Jitsu.
His extensive experience as both a student and instructor, together with his longstanding commitment to the martial arts community, will make him a valuable member of the AJJA Board of Directors.
We congratulate Sensei Jacob Martin on his election and look forward to his leadership and contributions as Vice-President of the Alberta Japanese Ju-Jitsu Association.
Senpai Ethan Brooks - Director Treasurer
Ethan began training in Ju-Jitsu in 2007 at four years old and has been involved in the martial arts for nearly 19 years. He has competed in Japanese Ju-Jitsu, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and served as a junior leader, helping and inspiring younger students.
Ethan brings a younger generation’s perspective, extensive martial arts experience, and a longstanding connection to the Ju-Jitsu community to the Board.
We congratulate Senpai Ethan Brooks on his election and look forward to his contributions as an AJJA Director and Treasurer.
Sensei Marc Bouchard - Director
Specializations
Self Defense Instructor
Persuader Key Holder™ Instructor
Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Instructor
Sensei Marc Bouchard is a director and Founding member of the AJJA (Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association) he was the head instructor at the Calgary Dojo.
Sensei Marc began his martial arts training at the young age of 6 years old, studying in the style of Shikukai Karate. He was unable to continue training at that location, and trained in Shotokan karate, and Tae-Kwon-Do.
Marc continued to search for a style of self-defense that was more rounded. While working as a doorman in a local night club in Calgary, Sensei Marc was invited to attend a doorman security training course where he met Shihan Lintott. After attending the course, Sensei Marc began his training in Jiu-Jitsu in 1995 in the style of Jishin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. At that point Sensei Marc dedicated himself to jujitsu; this was the best martial art he had found.
Sensei Dylan Karcha - Director
Sensei Karcha began training in Ju-Jitsu at the Red Deer Dojo in March 2016 and has more than ten years of martial arts experience. He is a talented and dedicated instructor who has taught adult and youth students, including the Junior Shogun™ and Little Samurai™ programs.
Throughout his training, Sensei Karcha has demonstrated a strong commitment to personal development, instruction, and supporting the next generation of martial artists.
We congratulate Sensei Dylan Karcha on his election and look forward to his contributions as a Director of the Alberta Japanese Ju-Jitsu Association.