Sensei Susan Baldassi
Sensei Susan [Fuchek] Baldassi of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
began her martial arts training at an early age with Kung Fu. She
studied Judo for three years eventually becoming a bronze medallist
at the Junior Olympics in Toronto, Ontario. Her training in Isshin
Ryu began with Sensei Don Shapland in 1976. She affiliated with
Master Albert Mady in 1980, receiving her SHODAN [Blackbelt] in
1983 and YONDAN [Fourth Degree Blackbelt] in 1995.
Presently, Sensei Baldassi is one of the highest-ranking practitioners
in Isshin Ryu Karate in Thunder Bay and the Chief Instructor and
Owner of the TOSHIKAI DOJO of Thunder Bay. In addition, Susan is
a Board Member on the Thunder Bay Martial Arts Council, and is
an Executive Member of the American Okinawan Karate Association
Awards’ Committee [AOKA]. She was recognized internationally
with the AOKA Female Blackbelt Instructor of the Year Award in
1998 and has been teaching Isshin Ryu Karate for 20 continuous
years.
Susan holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education Degrees
from Lakehead University and has been an Elementary School Teacher
since 1989. She is passionate about teaching and enjoys making
a difference!
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