Our Instructors & Staff Members
| Clayton Rutherford (1st Degree Black Belt – New West) | |
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Mr. Rutherford joined Red Tiger Martial Arts in the summer of 2005. Since then he has rediscovered his passion for martial arts and wants nothing more than to learn all he can and share it with others. In 2007 he left his career as a civil technologist in order to teach full time. Growing up in Prince George, B.C., he enjoyed many hobbies including five years of full contact football and two years studying kung fu. Mr. Rutherford is happy to be a part of Red Tiger and is looking forward to long and happy future with them. |
| Michael Eirikson (2nd Degree Black Belt – Instructor) | |
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Michael started attending classes at Red Tiger Martial Arts in 1999 since then he has obtained the rank of 2nd degree. He has been teaching at the New Westminster club since 2005. Michael is also studying mathematics at Simon Fraser University. |
| Cathy Puskas (Red/Black Belt – Instructor) | |
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Cathy has been a member of Red Tiger Martial Arts since 2003. She initially joined for fun & fitness but soon discovered all the other benefits and aspects of martial arts. Recognizing that martial arts isn’t entirely a physical discipline, Cathy strives to use her martial arts to benefit the community by organizing dodge ball tournaments for charity and teaching self-defense to women at risk. Cathy teaches martial arts at both Ladner and New Westminster locations and Lean & Fit at the New Westminster location while pursuing a second degree at UBC. |
| Michael Hills (4th Degree Black Belt – Weapons Instructor) | |
| Wayne Cosh (2nd Degree Black Belt – Instructor) | |
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Started practicing Martial Arts with Red Tiger Martial Arts in 1997 -1st Degree Black Belt Dec 21 2000 -2nd Degree Black Belt Dec 17 2002 Accomplishments: Color Belt of the Year 1997 Student of the Year 1998 Shared Student of the Year with Mrs. Cosh 1999 Black Belt of the Year 2001 Black Belt of the Year 2002 Student Leader 2003 1997 1st Place Sparring & 1st Place Forms Fall Regionals 1998 1st Place Sparring & 1st Place Forms Fall Regionals 1998 2nd Place Sparring Spring Regionals -2000 Sparring 2nd Place Div 1/3rd Place Div 2 – Tournament of Tigers -2001 Sparring 1st Place Div 1/3rd Place Div 2 – Tournament of Tigers Hobbies / Interests: -renovation of heritage home> -automotive restorations |
| Colin Selinger (1st Degree Black Belt – Assistant Instructor) | |
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-Joined in October 2002 -Promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in June 2007 Accomplishments: -Integrity award 2003 -Perseverance award 2004 Hobbies: Soccer, rugby, Martial Arts, traveling, camping, and more. |
| Carl Eirikson (Red/Black Belt – Assistant Instructor) | |
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| Lilian DeCapite (Yoga Instructor & Assistant Lean and Fit Instructor) | |
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Lili’s foremost objective is to help all students become aware of their physical and emotional strength from within and apply those strengths and skills into their daily lives. She has recently graduated from a Teacher Training course based on Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga principals. Lili is dedicated to teaching with compassion, awareness and integrity so all involved in the class can gain satisfaction from each practice. |
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