Instuctor information
Sensei Randall Waechter is the head instructor at York Karate.
Sensei Randall has been studying the martial arts for over 12 years. In that time, he has achieved the rank of NiDan in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate, as ranked by:
- Sakamoto Tameyoski Sensei of Okinawa Koshiki GoJu-Ryu Karate-do Shirenkan
Sensei Gordon Travers
- Sensei Sarah Daley
- Sensei Takayoshi Alvarez
- Master Jim Corn
- Master Steve Stewart
Sensei Randall has also achieved the rank of NiDan in Kyusho Jitsu (Pressure Point Fighting), as ranked by:
- Sensei Gordon Travers
- Sensei Sarah Daley
- Master George Dillman
- Master Leo Fong
- Master Remy Presas
- Professor Wally Jay
Furthermore, Sensei Randall has trained in Tuite, Small Circle Jujitsu, Kenpo, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. He is currently completing his doctorate in Cognitive Neuroscience at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His research as a student of neurosience at York University has included the study of Qi Energy, and specifically, providing evidence for a Western Scientific theory of Qi Energy. A "brief" version of the paper that outlines this theory can be found here: qi_and_bioelectromagnetic_energy
In 2002, the results of this research were published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal called "Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine". You can read the abstract of the study from the journal's website: Article Abstract. If you would like to read the full journal article, you can access it here: full journal article.
Sensei Randall's theory of Qi and Bioelectromagnetic Energy have since attracted international attention. In late 2003, his theory paper was translated and printed in a South Korean health publication called "Here Now Magazine" Here Now
Today, this level of inquiry and culture of curiosity sets York Karate apart. We continue to examine our art with a critical eye and ask tough questions - hence our motto "advancing the arts through research". All of the students at York Karate are encouraged to question the instruction they are provided. This is the only way to ensure that the techniques we practice work in the real world and can be improved even more...
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