Our head instructor in Fort McMurray is Rabab ElFakharany.  Two of our past instructors still support the club, Sensei Robert Hargreaves and Sensei Paul Wohlgemuth.

Rabab ElFakharany, Shodan.  Instructor.

Rabab started Karate training in early 2016, and graded to Shodan on January 21, 2023.  Rabab always has a smile on her face and brings energy to the class.

Robert Hargreaves. Instructor and Club President.

Sensei Robert graded to Godan in 2013. He is also a Level A National Official. Sensei Robert has achieved success in competition, and he has international coaching experience. He was the Seniors Champion in both Kata and Kumite at the AJKA 28th invitational Tournament, Riverside, California 2000. Sensei Robert also has a number of WSKA championships as part of the Coaching team (2001 through 2013). Sensei Robert is a National Canadian Coaching Program certified Level 1 Coach.

Sensei Robert no longer lives in Fort McMurray, however he is still active with our club.

Paul Wohlgemuth.  Instructor and Club Treasurer.

Sensei Paul has a lenghty competition record, culminating in three appearances as a CSKA team member at the WSKA Championships.  He was the team captain for two of these.

Sensei Paul is also a certified coach through the National Canadian Coaching Program.