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Step up your learning curve with Grandmaster
Daniel Verkerke
Daniel
Verkerke of Cambridge is a Internationally renowned martial arts
master , lecturer and philosopher, who has devoted his life to
helping others achieve physical, mental and spiritual
development. He serves as the Communications manager for the
most prestigious Grandmaster's council in the world and holds
the position as International Vice President for the Circle of
Masters.
He is most
noted for creating a Canadian martial arts system which has
gained International recognition and acceptance. His expertise
and services are in constant demand by many organization around
the globe. Recently appointed as Canadian Ambassador for the
International Martial Arts Research Institute based in Malaysia.
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STATEMENTS
The Martial Arts became my medium to a higher understanding of Life.
Never deny yourself the opportunity to train, grow and develop.
My knowledge is a gift, which I love to share.
Current Martial
Arts Positions
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Grandmaster and
Founder Seicho Jutsu.
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Executive Member and
Senior Technical Advisor, International Freestyle Martial Arts
Organization.
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Communications
Manager, World Head Of Family Sokeship Council.
Canadian Ambassador, World Head of Family Sokeship Council.
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International Vice
President, Circle Of Masters.
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Canadian Ambassador
Martial Arts Research Institute, Asia.
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Director, Seicho
Jutsu Institute of Advanced Studies
TELEVISION
APPEARANCES
- Rogers Cable 1992
- C.K.C.O. TV 1993
- Shaw Cable 2000
PUBLICATIONS
- Grandmaster Magazine
- Manual - Jieitai Ryu Seicho Jutsu
- Arnis Kali Escrima Newsletter
- Spiritual Development Enlightenment of
Life Book
- Who's Who in the Martial Arts Elite Book
1987
- Freestyle Martial Arts Magazine and
numerous newspapers.
- The World's Martial Arts Elite Book 2000
- The Karate Voice 2002
- Martial Arts Personalities of the World.
2003 (hard cover)
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
- The Emblem Theory (Taijutsu Taihenjutsu)
- Learn The Nunchaku (Single & Double)
- Master the Double Sticks
- Advanced Knife Techniques
- Amazing Arm Locks
- Hanbo (Basic - Advanced)
- Personal Protection - EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
AGENCY
- Interview with the Grandmaster / 1st. Dan.
Black Belt Requirements
- Philosophy (The Mountain and it's
Obstacles)
- Seicho Jutsu Kama System
- Black Belt Techniques Volume 1 - 4
- Revolutionary Sword Techniques
- Philosophy Lecture Series
CERTIFIED MEMBER OF:
- Advisory Board Police Martial Arts
Association
- Barrhead Judo Club (Senior membership)
- International Circle of Masters
- International Martial Arts Research
Institute, Asia
- Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends
Hall Of Fame Council International
- Master Martial Artist International
- Scientific Martial Arts International
Association
- World Black Belt Hall of Fame, Malaysia
- World Combat Martial Arts Association
- World Head of Family Sokeship Council
- World Jug-Tai Head Society
- Who's Who in the Martial Arts Elite
MARTIAL ART
HALLS OF FAME:
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1993, - World Martial Arts
Hall of Fame, -
"Outstanding Contribution of
the Year"
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1996, - World Head of Family
Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame,
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"Grandmaster of the Year"
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1997, - I.S.C.M.A. Hall of
Fame, -
"Man of the Year"
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1997, - Master Martial
Artists International Association, -
"Grandmaster of the Year"
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1997, - International Circle
of Masters Hall of Fame, -
"Philosopher of the Year"
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1998, -Martial Arts Masters,
Pioneers & Legends Hall Of Fame,-"Grandmaster
of the Year"
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1998,-World Head of Family
Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame,
"Grandmaster Instructor of
the Year"
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1999,-Martial Arts Masters,
Pioneers & Legends Hall of Fame,-
"Humanitarian of the Year"
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1999 World Head of Family
Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame,
"Grandmaster Instructor of
the Year"
as well as "Outstanding Contribution"
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2000 World Head of Family
Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame,
"Millennium Leadership
Award"
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2001 World Head of Family
Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame,
"Council Man of the Year"
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2002 International Circle of
Masters,
"Soke of the year award"
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2002 World Head of Family
Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame
" Distinguished Man of the
Year"
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2003 Hawaii Martial Arts
International Society,
"Inter'l Grandmaster of the
Year".
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2003 World Head of Family
Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame.
"Continued Excellence in the
Martial Arts"
SECURITY
- Mr.
Verkerke holds military qualifications TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, infantryman,
Assault Pioneer, trained in weapons, escape and evasion, search and
seizure, emergency first aid, arming and disarming of explosives, and
was last deployed under the military police before receiving his
honorable release. Mr. Verkerke as a security consultant for the
Executive Protection Agency has also gained experience in public,
private, and commercial security. He has conducted security for night
clubs, hotels, concerts etc... Mr. Verkerke also holds a diploma in
private investigations, and is a graduate of the Canadian School of
Private Investigations and Security.
Soke Verkerke is available for seminars,
camps, courses and private instructions.
If you wish to leave a message for Soke
Verkerke
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My Life, my art, my love. When I was a
young boy I realized the Martial Arts were in my blood. I was never the
best, but I never stopped training and studying. As a child I trained with
my older brother who was then a champion in his Judo division. In 1973 I
joined my brothers judo club. Throughout 1974 - 1975 we were members of the
Ontario Judo Black Belt Association. I felt there was something still
missing, so I began studying Tae Kwon Do and Karate during the mid 70's to
1980. This provided a greater foundation which I could expand upon. I joined
the Armed Forces in 1980 in hopes to find a greater source of Martial Arts.
To my dismay the military martial arts were only basics. This became an
inspiration for me. It was like a stroke of enlightenment. I realized that I
knew what I wanted to do all along and was just looking for someone or place
where I could fit in. I stopped looking in vein and began creating. I began
teaching my own style at the military base and was soon noticed for my
expertise. Our Battalion formed a temporary Hand to Hand Combat team to
perform at the Pacific National Exhibition in 1981. This was a spectacular
event in which we demonstrated close quarter combat, sentry take downs
repelling from the rafters as well as bayonet and firearms. The military
also provided a great means of travel. Where ever we went I always made the
opportunity to train in diverse martial arts from Base to Base. It was also
at this time I began my studies of Ninjutsu.
I carried on teaching my own style in 1983 after my release and opened the
Hombu Dojo at 91 Water St. (s) Cambridge, Ontario, Canada in 1984.
I have never stopped learning, studying and developing. Even though I teach
Seicho Jutsu, I continued studying Ninjutsu with many of the great Masters
throughout the 1980's and 90's. I have had the honor to train with Shihan
Stephen Hayes and received Warriors Quest Level I and II 85 - 86. I also
attended classes with Daron Navon from Israel during his stay in Canada 87 -
88 and attended the Tai Kai 1989 with Grandmaster Hatsumi. During the 1990's
I was introduced to Grandmaster Dr. Dan McEaddy where I began my studies of
Angelic Ninjutsu which stems from the teachings of Grandmaster Marc C. Ling
and the Koga systems of Grandmaster Ronald Duncan. In 1994 I fulfilled the
requirements for 9th degree Black belt and was promoted by Grandmaster
McEaddy.
My belief, is to continue growing
learning and developing. Every year I see things a bit differently. In the
beginning it was mostly physical, then the knowledge spread to the mental
philosophical aspects, and at last I emerged myself in the spiritual
understanding of life.
The Martial Arts provides a path, it has become a vehicle that has taken me
through various realms of life.
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