Ben d’Avernas began his karate studies in 1986 at Toronto Shotokan Karate Dojo in the Beaches area of Toronto under the tutelage of Sensei Gary Hails where he stayed for four years .

 

In 1990 Mr d’Avernas moved to Shotokan Karate Seiku Kai in the West Hill area of Toronto headed by Sensei Zen Takahashi. He stayed there for thirteen years and left  in 2003 to start his own club. 

 

Mr. d’Avernas received his first black belt level (Shodan) in 1991 and currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th level). He has added to his knowledge of karate by attending competitions, seminars and summer camps in Toronto and Ottawa as well as other dojos all over the country and in the United States.