Classes are taught by Peter Giffen, a sixth-degree black belt in Ryusei karate, with more than 40 years of experience as a practitioner and teacher. He has travelled several times to Japan to train and compete, and also holds a black belt ranking in Ryukyu Kobudo (Okinawan weaponry). He is the chief instructor of Ryusei Karate-Do Canada.
Ryusei Karate is a traditional style of Okinawan martial art.
