Hanshi Christopher Doyle began his martial arts journey at age 13. What started as a passion quickly became a lifelong mission, one that has spanned nearly five decades, over 40 years of teaching, and international recognition as a martial arts and personal safety expert.
As the founder of the Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts, Hanshi holds a 9th-degree black belt and has trained thousands of students. His teaching blends traditional Goju Ryu Karate Do with modern personal development, offering students not just fitness and self-defense, but confidence, discipline, and leadership that lasts a lifetime.
Lineage & Training
Over the years, Hanshi has studied with some of the most respected martial artists in the world, including Hanshi Tetsuhiro Hokama in Okinawa, Sensei Peter Urban in the USA, and Jean-Yves Thériault in Canada. In 1996, he received the prestigious title of Shihan, and Hanshi in 2022.
Achievements
Hanshi Doyle's dedication led him to break a world record, smashing 495 boards in 60 seconds, featured on CNN, CTV, and international television stations. He's also known for creating the Listen & Learn child safety program, leading corporate team-building workshops and seminars, and developing future leaders both in and out of the dojo.
He's the author of Parenting Secrets from the Dojo and the children's comic Yakomoto and the Red Dragon. He's been featured in the Toronto Star, National Post, and on Canada AM, and was nominated for the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award for his commitment to community safety.
Teaching Philosophy
Hanshi has personally graded over 450 black belts and oversees training for hundreds of active members and families each week. With every class, seminar, workshop, and speech, his goal remains the same: to help each student realize their best self: mentally, physically, and spiritually.
"The Martial Arts Are Good For You," he says. And after training with Hanshi Doyle, it's easy to understand why.