Recent Promotion, Awards and Recognition
Below are recent promotions or awards which have taken place
Promotions, Awards and Recognition
Dan Phillips,
Sensei
2022 November 5th - The Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union is honoured to recognize that Sensei Dan Phillips was promoted to 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dan was promoted by Professor Pedro Sauer in Boise Idaho at the Team Rhino headquarters.
Ari Knazan,
Renshi
2022 November 5th - The Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union is honoured to recognize that Renshi Ari Knazan was promoted to 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ari was promoted by Professor Pedro Sauer in Boise Idaho at the Team Rhino headquarters.
Michael Seamark,
Hanshi
2022 November 5th - The Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union is honoured to recognize Seamark Hanshi and Sadohana Dojo for being in operation for 25 years. This is a great achievement and a testament to the quality of instruction and leadership Seamark Hanshi is known for.
Stephanie Smith, Sensei
2022 November 4th - Promoted to the rank of Shodan (1st Dan) in the Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu by Steven Hiscoe Soke and Ian Clark Sensei. Awarded in Chilliwack BC.
Alexander Erwin,
Sensei
2022 August 21th - Promoted to the rank of Shodan (1st Dan) in the Ryu Bu Kan Goshin Jiu-Jitsu by Ari Knazan, Renshi and certified Steven Hiscoe, Soke. Awarded in Victoria BC.
Marcus Van Der Pas,
Sensei
2022 August 21th - Promoted to the rank of Shodan (1st Dan) in the Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu by Ed Hiscoe, Hanshi and Steven Hiscoe, Soke. Awarded in Ottawa BC.
Troy Messam,
Sensei
2022 August 21th - Promoted to the rank of Shodan (1st Dan) in the Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu by Ed Hiscoe, Hanshi and Steven Hiscoe, Soke. Awarded in Ottawa BC.
Gerald Cossette,
Sensei
2022 August 21th - Promoted to the rank of Sandan (3rd Dan) in the Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu by Ed Hiscoe, Hanshi and Steven Hiscoe, Soke. Awarded in Ottawa BC.
Lou Kabesh,
Sensei
2022 June 20th - Promoted to the rank of Yodan (4th Dan) in the Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu by Steven Hiscoe, Soke. Awarded at Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu in Chilliwack BC.
Andy Dobie,
Shihan
2022 March 19th - Awarded the title of Shihan. Presented by Ed Hiscoe, Hanshi and Steven Hiscoe, Soke.
Perry Kelly,
Shihan
2022 March 19th - Awarded the title of Shihan. Presented by Ed Hiscoe, Hanshi and Steven Hiscoe, Soke.
Wassim Khalil,
Sensei
2022 March 19th - Promoted to the rank of Yodan (4th Dan) in the Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu by Steven Hiscoe, Soke. Awarded during the 2022 Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union Winter Training Camp held in Alymer, Quebec.
Cris Anderson,
Sensei
2022 March 19th - Promoted to the rank of Yodan (4th Dan) in the Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu by Steven Hiscoe, Soke. Awarded during the 2022 Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union Winter Training Camp held in Alymer, Quebec.
Steven Hiscoe, Soke
2021 March 8th - Awarded the title of Soke. Presented by Ed Hiscoe, Hanshi upon his retirement from the day to day operations of the Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union.
Steven Hiscoe, Kyoshi
2020 December 31 - Promoted to Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt). Presentation by Lynn Sylvain (daughter of O'Sensei Georges Sylvain Founder of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu) Awarded as per instruction of O'Sensei upon his death.
Ed Hiscoe , Hanshi
2020 December 31 - Promoted to Judan (10th Degree Black Belt). Presentation by Lynn Sylvain (daughter of O'Sensei Georges Sylvain Founder of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu) Awarded as per instruction of O'Sensei upon his death.