About Us

We bring out the best in each of our students to unleash the tiger within. Our world-class martial art instructors are committed to helping our students develop new skills and build confidence.

We bring out the best in each of our students to unleash the tiger within. Our world-class martial art instructors are committed to helping our students develop new skills and build confidence.

The Head Coach














Janet Lawless,

Shihan

Head Instructor 6Tigers Academy

I believe in learning through fun. People who are interested are invested in the growth of their skills and can strive to reach their goals with purpose. Come join our team to see how you can achieve excellence through fun.

Team Manager Ontario Karate Federation Competition Team, Vice President Sport Arnis Canada, Executive Director Strong Orange Violence Prevention, Chief Instructor Jian Mei Internal Martial Arts, Chief Instructor Sammy Stick Self Protection Systems

Other Credentials

Mahdi Sensei














Mahdi Ghararizadeh

Sensei

Coach 6Tigers Academy

Mahdi is currently ranked 20th in the world in his weight class in sparring with his sights on the world championships this December.

Mahdi is coaching the 6Team fighters and assisting with administration, social media, and communication with our 6Tigers families.

The Head Coach

Janet Lawless,

Shihan

Head Instructor 6Tigers Academy

I believe in learning through fun. People who are interested are invested in the growth of their skills and can strive to reach their goals with purpose. Come join our team to see how you can achieve excellence through fun.

Team Manager Ontario Karate Federation Competition Team, Vice President Sport Arnis Canada, Executive Director Strong Orange Violence Prevention, Chief Instructor Jian Mei Internal Martial Arts, Chief Instructor Sammy Stick Self Protection Systems

Other Credentials

Mahdi Sensei

Mahdi Ghararizadeh

Sensei

Coach 6Tigers Academy

Mahdi is currently ranked 20th in the world in his weight class in sparring with his sights on the world championships this December.

Mahdi is coaching the 6Team fighters and assisting with administration, social media, and communication with our 6Tigers families.

a young child in a karate gi bowing his head during class

About 6tigers

6Tigers is a community of hardworking, bubbly, people dedicated to maintaining the excellence of martial arts. Janet Shihan has worked for decades to build up her knowledge and understanding of Shodokan Karate. To this day, she, along with a group of passionate instructors, work tirelessly to uncover some of the original traditions that have been lost through time.

Our Instructors

Modern arnis master brian sparring with kali sticks in the manotick dojo

Master Brian

Brian is a skilled martial artist and passionate teacher with his master certification in Modern Arnis and a 6th degree Black Belt in Vi Jiu-Jitsu,


Brian teaches our Modern Arnis program to children, youth, and adults, bending brains in young and old with drills for coordination, speed, accuracy, and power.

Gary sensei performing a kata in the manotick dojo

Gary Sensei

Gary is a lifelong athlete and a skilled martial artist, 4th degree Black Belt in Karate, mountain bike aficionado, and certified coach.


Gary teaches children and adults especially working with 6Tigers Junior Black Belts. Gary is the assistant coach of 6Team, managing the team, travels, and competitions.

Sally sensei working out with TRX in the manotick dojo

Sally Sensei

Our fitness pro and certified holistic nutritionist,


Sally instructs teens and adults in karate, fitness, and self-defense.


Sally specialized in mobility training and keeps our students moving through challenging and legendary workouts.

Priya sensei standing in the ottawa dojo beside a table with a flower arangement

Priya Sensei

Priya is our teeny tiny Tiny Tigers specialist. Priya is a 3rd Degree black belt in karate and loves working with our littlest Tigers.


Her creativity, energy, and connection with our students inspire parents and Senseis alike. Priya also acts as assistant coach and chaperone for travel with 6Team.

Sensei Souiiane wearing his 6tigers black gi in the ottawa dojo

Soufiane Sensei

National Champion of Morocco in Kata and International competitor for the National team of Morocco in Team Kata.


Soufiane inspires the children and adults alike with his deep knowledge of karate and his love of passing on that knowledge. Soufiane is the coach of 6Team, the 6Tigers competition team.

Follow our journey.

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A video feed of online zoom karate class at tigers
6tigers manotick dojo hybrid karate lesson

Follow our journey.

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6 Tigers Academy

1142 Clapp Lane

Manotick, ON Canada

OKF VERIFIED, CERTIFIED VIOLENCE PREVENTION INSTRUCTORS, SEE MORE CREDENTIALS

6 Tigers Academy

1142 Clapp Lane

Manotick, ON Canada

CALL US AT (613)324-1261 OR INFO@6TIGERS.CA