Okami Kai Martial Arts and Fitness proudly serving Uxbridge since 1999
Okami Kai Martial Arts and Fitness has Classes in Uxbridge, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time through martial arts, education and fitness coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Students will not only learn the necessary skills to protect themselves. We stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Kyoshi Scott Campsall
Chief Instructor (Kaicho)
Kyoshi Scott Campsall is the founder and head instructor of Okami Kai Martial Arts & Fitness in Uxbridge, Ontario, where he has dedicated his life to teaching martial arts and helping students develop confidence, discipline, and resilience through training.
He began serious martial arts training in 1994 under the guidance of Hanshi Fred Walker. Since then, he has spent decades training, teaching, and continuing to learn from some of the most respected instructors in the world. He was awarded the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt in Karate from Hanshi Cezar Borkowski who is a world renowned instructor and founder of Northern Karate Schools. He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Yoshinkan Aikido, 1st Degree Black Belt in Iaido, and a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is also an Instructor Trainer with On Guard International Defensive Tactics and has an Advanced Pediatric Ninja Specialist certification with SKILLZ Worldwide.
While ranks and titles are important, Kyoshi believes martial arts is ultimately about personal growth. He studies not only martial arts, but also teaching methods, child development, and learning science so that students at Okami Kai are not just learning how to punch and kick, but are learning how to focus, work hard, overcome challenges, and become more confident in all areas of life.
Kyoshi often uses the phrase Kyudo Mugen, which means “the path of learning never ends.” This idea guides both his own training and the culture at Okami Kai. He continues to train, study, and learn every chance he gets, and he encourages his students to adopt the same mindset: always learning, always improving, one class at a time.
At Okami Kai, his goal has never been just to build good martial artists, but to help build strong, confident, capable people.
Sensei Jennifer
Neveu-Campsall
Director of Student Development
Sensei Jennifer Neveu-Campsall plays a major role in the student experience at Okami Kai Martial Arts & Fitness. As Director of Student Development, she works with students of all ages, helps guide their progress, and helps ensure that every student feels welcomed, supported, and motivated to continue their training.
Sensei Jennifer is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and teaches youth and adult martial arts classes as well as fitness programs at Okami Kai. She teaches Lil’ Dragons classes for young children, youth martial arts classes, adult classes, and fitness programs including Ladies Only Fight Fit. Her high energy, positivity, and ability to connect with students make her a favourite instructor among both children and adults.
Her background in fitness instruction spans many disciplines including Spin, HIIT, Step, strength training, and conditioning. She enjoys running, cycling, and weightlifting, and brings that broad fitness experience into her classes to help students build both strength and endurance.
In addition to martial arts and fitness instruction, Sensei Jennifer is also a piano and voice teacher and the lead conductor of Northern Trails Vocal Connection, where she teaches and conducts youth and adult singers and musicians. Her experience teaching music and leading choirs has strongly influenced her teaching style, as she understands how people learn, how to build confidence in students, and how to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
Sensei Jennifer is also a Certified Pediatric Ninja Specialist, focusing on child development, age-appropriate training, and helping young students build confidence, coordination, and life skills through martial arts training.
Sensei Jennifer believes that training should be challenging, supportive, and enjoyable, and she works hard to help every student at Okami Kai feel like they belong and are capable of more than they think.
Renshi Dave Boudreau
Karate Instructor
Born in Scarborough Ontario, Dave Boudreau Sensei started his martial arts training at the age of 18.
From 1986 to 1992 he trained in Wushu Kung fu and kick boxing at the Canadian Chinese Martial Arts Centre also known as Sun Looug Kung fu in Scarborough with chief instructor Loong Wong. Student of the Hung Luck Kung Fu Club in Toronto. Dave Boudreau Renshi started training in Shotokan Karate in 2000 at Okami Kai. In 2006 he achieved his Shodan (first degree) black belt.
His son, Jessie, who is the eldest of three children, earned his Shodan rank quickly afterward. Jessie now has his Nidan (second degree) black belt while Boudreau Renshi’s daughter, Rachael has also earned her Shodan.
Boudreau Renshi has since then achieved his Nidan black belt rank which he received in December 2010 his Sandan (third degree) black belt rank in June 2014 and Yondan (forth degree) black belt rank in December 2017.
Boudreau Renshi presently teaches Youth and Adult classes at Okami Kai under Chief Instructor Scott Campsall Kyoshi. His future goals include developing his Karate and weapons knowledge and continuing to move up in rank in Karate.
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Renshi Wally Blacklock
Karate Instructor
Renshi Wally Blacklock began his journey with Okami Kai in the fall of 2002. He earned his Nidan (second degree) in June 2011, followed by his Sandan (third degree) in June 2014 and Yondan (fourth degree) in December 2019. Beyond his core karate training, Renshi Wally has expanded his martial arts expertise through aikido, judo, and jujitsu, and is proficient in traditional weaponry, including the sai, nunchaku, tonfa, and bo.
Renshi Wally operates on the principle that “perfect practice makes perfect.” He believes that skills are built incrementally through serious, consistent training—a philosophy he bridges between the dojo and his professional life. As a psychoeducational therapist, he specializes in tutoring children and young adults with developmental delays or academic challenges, applying the same discipline and patience required in martial arts to help his students succeed.
Sensei Jonathan Gladstone
laido Director
Sensei Jonathan Gladstone has been studying and training in martial arts at Okami Kai since 2002. He achieved his Shodan (first degree black belt) rank in Shotokan Karate in December 2008; Nidan (second degree) in December 2011; and Sandan (third degree) in June 2016. Sensei Gladstone leads classes in Iai-Tate-Do Iaido (Japanese sword) at Okami Kai and is training towards grading as Yondan (fourth degree) in Shotokan Karate and Shodan in Iai-Tate-Do Iaido.
He studied Judo briefly as a child, but most of Sensei Gladstone’s martial arts training has been with or through Okami Kai in Uxbridge. He says he “enjoys the warm, friendly and family-oriented community where we study martial arts seriously and with rigour, but without losing touch with fun.” Outside of the home dojo, he also studies and trains in Tai Chi.
Sensei Gladstone is a Professional Engineer (Ontario) who worked full-time for well over three decades on large computer systems at a Canadian bank and is a part-time instructor in the School of Computer Studies at Georgian College in Barrie, ON. He is an inveterate volunteer who works with both children and adults in a variety of activities. He coached and organized children’s baseball in Uxbridge for many years, delivered Junior Achievement programs at a local elementary school for almost a decade, led the Okami Kai Demo Team for over fifteen years, and helped run the Uxbridge Squash League for adults for many years. He also assists with classes at Okami Kai, participates actively in various activities at his synagogue, and has volunteered extensively with CMG, an academic organization of computer professionals where he was on the Board of Directors for about ten years.
Sensei Alexandra Best
Karate Instructor
Sensei Alexandra Best has been training at Okami Kai Martial Arts & Fitness since 2016, and currently teaches karate to all ages. She earned her Shodan rank in 2020, and is an experienced educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in Canada, Thailand and Hong Kong. She earned a Bachelor of Education degree along with special education qualifications, and is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments to help students thrive academically, socially, and personally. She has also coached gymnastics, encouraging students to build confidence, discipline, and resilience through physical activity and movement. Sensei Alexandra recognizes the significance of being a lifelong learner and hopes to instill this value to all those she teaches. While the primary focus of Sensei Alexandra’s career has been teaching elementary-aged students, experience also includes working with preschool and high school learners across a variety of educational settings. This broad teaching background has helped develop a flexible and student-centered approach that recognizes the unique strengths and needs of every individual. In addition to her passion for karate, education and mentorship, Sensei Alexandra enjoys staying active and has a love for volleyball, embracing teamwork, energy, and lifelong fitness both professionally and personally.
Sensei Sonja Iannuzzi
Dojo Administration/Karate Instructor
Sensei Sonja began studying karate in 2014 after following her husband and two children into the dojo. Since then, she has continued to develop her skills and deepen her appreciation for the discipline, while enjoying the opportunity to work with both children and adults as part of her ongoing karate education.
By profession, Sensei Sonja is a zoologist with two degrees from University of Guelph and more than 20 years of practical experience in dairy cattle farming and veterinary clinic administration. Her diverse background reflects a lifelong passion for animals, learning, and community involvement.
Outside the dojo, Sensei Sonja has many varied interests, including hobby goat farming, amateur seamstress work, and volunteering with organizations such as Markham Fair, Trillium Doll Club, and the Southern Ontario Orchid Society.