Our Instructors
Leo Chartier Sensei - ||| Sandan 参段 (3rd Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu - Vice-President of IBK
Sensei Leonide Chartier is the head instructor for Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu and has been practicing Jujitsu for more than 12 years.
Leo Sensei is co-owner of Inukshuk Bushido Kai, along with his wife Casey Chartier Sensei, and Jesse Cummings Sensei.
He enjoys teaching dynamic throws involving circular movement and weapon techniques, particularly the hanbo (short stick). He is very proud to be a member of the instructional team for the IBK Samurai and Junior programs!
You can almost always catch him at the dojo for some late night rolling at the open mat on Wednesday nights.
Shane Turgeon Sensei - ||| Sandan 参段 (3rd Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu
Shane Sensei brings an unparalleled dedication and devotion to his practice of martial arts, and is a very creative instructor (his summer outdoor classes are a big hit with our students). Sensei Shane is the longest active member of IBK, and brings more than 13 years of experience in Jujitsu along with practical experience working nightclub and event security.
Jesse Cummings Sensei - || Nidan 弐段 (2nd Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu - President of IBK
Jesse Sensei brings a fun-loving and often humorous approach to the instruction and study of Jujitsu, but is deadly serious about its application as a means to protect oneself and others.
He has been a member of Inukshuk Bushido Kai since 2008, and co-owner and President since 2015.
Jesse Sensei combines over 11 years of Jujitsu experience with many years of practical experience working security at some of Edmonton's busiest nightclubs. He is a father of three, and takes great pride in running the IBK kids programs with Leo Sensei and Casey Sensei, doing so for the past 9 years. He is a passionate believer in the power of Jujitsu to empower children, teach them virtues like honor and discipline, and build a more respectful and compassionate community.
An avid outdoorsman, Jesse Sensei fills his time outside of the dojo with fishing, hunting, and camping with his family.
Jide Olabode Sensei - || Nidan 弐段 (2nd Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu Ryu Jujitsu
Jide Sensei has been a dedicated student of Jujitsu at IBK for more than 10 years, and combines training in Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with his impressive Japanese Jujitsu skills.
Casey Chartier Sensei - | Shodan 初段 (1st Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu Ryu Jujitsu - Vice-President of IBK
Casey Sensei has been a dedicated student of the martial arts since 2001, and has been a student and instructor of Jujitsu at IBK for more than 12 years. She combines her impressive Jujitsu skills with a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.
In Sensei Casey's own words:
"Martial arts is the reason I am who I am today. It helped me through the transition of moving somewhere different, standing up to bullies; not just physically, but gave me the confidence to say something. Jujitsu is where I met my future husband, and have made some fantastic friendships."
Sensei Casey's accomplishments and contributions to the martial arts, and in making IBK the place it is today, are many. They include:
- Began her studies in Tae Kwon Do (TKD) in 2001 at Tiger Studios TaeKwonDo under head master Norm Moreland.
- Made the leadership team and started assisting in running classes in 2002
- Lived and breathed TKD classes and competitions, coached by David Froland.
- Made 1st Poom Black Belt (Junior Black Belt - under 16) in 2003, certified through the World TaeKwonDo Federation (W.T.F.). Received her 2nd Dan in 2005 and 3rd Dan in 2008.
- Made the Alberta provincial team under head coach Master Simon Chung, and competed for Team Alberta for 5 years.
- Trained under and attended seminars with Master Simon Chung, Grand Master K.H. Min, Master Paul Mullins, Master Derek Sadler and Master Richard Osness, as well as with the Women’s Korean Olympic team in 2005.
- Competed at the US Open in Dallas, Texas in February of 2005. Received 4th place for Poomse.
- Taught adult and kids classes 3 days a week, while still doing personal and Team Alberta training, spending anywhere from 16-20 hours per week at the dojang.
- Started Jujitsu in October of 2008 under head instructor Rod Heinricks.
- Started assisting/teaching kids and youth classes at IBK as a Blue Belt.
- Started teaching adult classes at IBK as a Purple Belt.
- Partnered in club ownership of IBK with Sensei Jesse and Sensei Leo after the retirement of Sensei Rod Heinricks in 2015.
- Achieved her Shodan in Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu in 2018.
- Developed the current IBK children's and youth programs with Sensei Jesse and Sensei Leo.
- Developed and runs the IBK Women’s Self Defense courses with Sensei Jesse, Sensei Leo, and Sensei Shane.
- Head Instructor for the IBK Ninjas program for ages 4-6 yrs.
The only time Sensei Casey has spent off the mats in over 19 years has been to bring her two wonderful sons into the world, and give them the attention they need in their formative years. Sensei Casey is a proud and devoted mother, and brings not only her extensive martial arts skills, but also her compassion, patience, and knowledge of the needs of young children to the IBK Ninjas Program.
We are very proud to have Sensei Casey as a member of our ownership and instructional team.
Paul Fink, Sensei - | Shodan 初段 (1st Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu Ryu Jujitsu
Sensei Paul is the newest addition to the IBK instructional Team, having received his Shodan in Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu in August of 2019.
Sensei Paul has over 14 years of experience in Jujitsu, including 4 years training in Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu with Jitsu Canada in Calgary, then joining IBK in 2010 when he moved to Edmonton.
Though having achieved his 3rd Kyu rank in Shorinji Kan, Sensei Paul insisted on nothing less than to put in the work to make his way through all of the ranks of Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu, and spent almost nine years in pursuit of his Shodan. Sensei Paul is a fine example of perseverance, dedication, and humility for all of our students.
Sensei Paul's soft spoken and humble nature belies a deep knowledge of the art of Jujitsu, and his powerful and highly technical Jujitsu skills.
In Sensei Paul's own words:
"I enjoy teaching throws that students didn't think they could do.. and seeing them do it. Turning perceived weaknesses into strengths."
We are very proud to welcome Sensei Paul to our instructional team.
Sensei Leonide Chartier is the head instructor for Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu and has been practicing Jujitsu for more than 12 years.
Leo Sensei is co-owner of Inukshuk Bushido Kai, along with his wife Casey Chartier Sensei, and Jesse Cummings Sensei.
He enjoys teaching dynamic throws involving circular movement and weapon techniques, particularly the hanbo (short stick). He is very proud to be a member of the instructional team for the IBK Samurai and Junior programs!
You can almost always catch him at the dojo for some late night rolling at the open mat on Wednesday nights.
Shane Turgeon Sensei - ||| Sandan 参段 (3rd Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu
Shane Sensei brings an unparalleled dedication and devotion to his practice of martial arts, and is a very creative instructor (his summer outdoor classes are a big hit with our students). Sensei Shane is the longest active member of IBK, and brings more than 13 years of experience in Jujitsu along with practical experience working nightclub and event security.
Jesse Cummings Sensei - || Nidan 弐段 (2nd Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu - President of IBK
Jesse Sensei brings a fun-loving and often humorous approach to the instruction and study of Jujitsu, but is deadly serious about its application as a means to protect oneself and others.
He has been a member of Inukshuk Bushido Kai since 2008, and co-owner and President since 2015.
Jesse Sensei combines over 11 years of Jujitsu experience with many years of practical experience working security at some of Edmonton's busiest nightclubs. He is a father of three, and takes great pride in running the IBK kids programs with Leo Sensei and Casey Sensei, doing so for the past 9 years. He is a passionate believer in the power of Jujitsu to empower children, teach them virtues like honor and discipline, and build a more respectful and compassionate community.
An avid outdoorsman, Jesse Sensei fills his time outside of the dojo with fishing, hunting, and camping with his family.
Jide Olabode Sensei - || Nidan 弐段 (2nd Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu Ryu Jujitsu
Jide Sensei has been a dedicated student of Jujitsu at IBK for more than 10 years, and combines training in Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with his impressive Japanese Jujitsu skills.
Casey Chartier Sensei - | Shodan 初段 (1st Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu Ryu Jujitsu - Vice-President of IBK
Casey Sensei has been a dedicated student of the martial arts since 2001, and has been a student and instructor of Jujitsu at IBK for more than 12 years. She combines her impressive Jujitsu skills with a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.
In Sensei Casey's own words:
"Martial arts is the reason I am who I am today. It helped me through the transition of moving somewhere different, standing up to bullies; not just physically, but gave me the confidence to say something. Jujitsu is where I met my future husband, and have made some fantastic friendships."
Sensei Casey's accomplishments and contributions to the martial arts, and in making IBK the place it is today, are many. They include:
- Began her studies in Tae Kwon Do (TKD) in 2001 at Tiger Studios TaeKwonDo under head master Norm Moreland.
- Made the leadership team and started assisting in running classes in 2002
- Lived and breathed TKD classes and competitions, coached by David Froland.
- Made 1st Poom Black Belt (Junior Black Belt - under 16) in 2003, certified through the World TaeKwonDo Federation (W.T.F.). Received her 2nd Dan in 2005 and 3rd Dan in 2008.
- Made the Alberta provincial team under head coach Master Simon Chung, and competed for Team Alberta for 5 years.
- Trained under and attended seminars with Master Simon Chung, Grand Master K.H. Min, Master Paul Mullins, Master Derek Sadler and Master Richard Osness, as well as with the Women’s Korean Olympic team in 2005.
- Competed at the US Open in Dallas, Texas in February of 2005. Received 4th place for Poomse.
- Taught adult and kids classes 3 days a week, while still doing personal and Team Alberta training, spending anywhere from 16-20 hours per week at the dojang.
- Started Jujitsu in October of 2008 under head instructor Rod Heinricks.
- Started assisting/teaching kids and youth classes at IBK as a Blue Belt.
- Started teaching adult classes at IBK as a Purple Belt.
- Partnered in club ownership of IBK with Sensei Jesse and Sensei Leo after the retirement of Sensei Rod Heinricks in 2015.
- Achieved her Shodan in Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu in 2018.
- Developed the current IBK children's and youth programs with Sensei Jesse and Sensei Leo.
- Developed and runs the IBK Women’s Self Defense courses with Sensei Jesse, Sensei Leo, and Sensei Shane.
- Head Instructor for the IBK Ninjas program for ages 4-6 yrs.
The only time Sensei Casey has spent off the mats in over 19 years has been to bring her two wonderful sons into the world, and give them the attention they need in their formative years. Sensei Casey is a proud and devoted mother, and brings not only her extensive martial arts skills, but also her compassion, patience, and knowledge of the needs of young children to the IBK Ninjas Program.
We are very proud to have Sensei Casey as a member of our ownership and instructional team.
Paul Fink, Sensei - | Shodan 初段 (1st Degree Black Belt) Shinkyuu Ryu Jujitsu
Sensei Paul is the newest addition to the IBK instructional Team, having received his Shodan in Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu in August of 2019.
Sensei Paul has over 14 years of experience in Jujitsu, including 4 years training in Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu with Jitsu Canada in Calgary, then joining IBK in 2010 when he moved to Edmonton.
Though having achieved his 3rd Kyu rank in Shorinji Kan, Sensei Paul insisted on nothing less than to put in the work to make his way through all of the ranks of Shinkyuu-Ryu Jujitsu, and spent almost nine years in pursuit of his Shodan. Sensei Paul is a fine example of perseverance, dedication, and humility for all of our students.
Sensei Paul's soft spoken and humble nature belies a deep knowledge of the art of Jujitsu, and his powerful and highly technical Jujitsu skills.
In Sensei Paul's own words:
"I enjoy teaching throws that students didn't think they could do.. and seeing them do it. Turning perceived weaknesses into strengths."
We are very proud to welcome Sensei Paul to our instructional team.