Dojo's Mission
Saisei Karate was founded on the belief that karate should be practiced in a practical and efficient way. At its core, karate is a combative art designed for self-defense. Yet through consistent training, it also becomes a path to personal growth and character development. We believe there is no single “best” style of karate – or martial art in general. What matters most is how it is taught, and how each practitioner chooses to embrace and apply it.
“Nothing is more harmful to the world than a martial art that is not effective in actual self-defense.”
— Choki Motobu (1870-1944), Founder of Motobu-Ryu.
Saisei Karate's Instructors
Liam Marshall Sensei
With over 20 years of experience studying and training in karate, Sensei Liam is a strong advocate of karate – and martial arts in general – as a lifelong journey. He spent 17 years training in Shito Ryu and an additional five years in Shotokan, developing a well-rounded and adaptable approach to karate.
Throughout his career, Sensei Liam has trained under several highly respected and sought-after instructors in Canada and abroad, including Sensei Akira Sato, Sensei Oliva Seba, and Sensei Allen Tanzadeh. He has also had the opportunity to train in Okinawa under Sensei Hiroshi Akamine, further deepening his understanding of traditional karate.
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Sensei Liam earned a bronze medal in Kumite at the 2012 Sato Cup in Burnaby, British Columbia. In 2015, he captured the title of Manitoba Provincial Champion in both kata and Kumite. He also proudly represented Team Manitoba at the Karate Canada National Championships in 2012, 2013, and 2015, competing at national events held in Toronto and Vancouver.
Committed to continuous growth, Sensei Liam consistently seeks to evolve his karate knowledge, strategy, and teaching methods. He has explored cross-training in other martial arts, such as judo, to strengthen his overall martial arts perspective. A firm believer that karate should be accessible, meaningful, and beneficial to everyone, Sensei Liam is dedicated to sharing his experience and knowledge, supporting students of all levels as they progress on their own martial arts journeys.
Eric Zogbi Sensei
Sensei Eric began his karate journey in France in the late 1990s under the guidance of renowned Sensei Jean-Éric Luqué. After moving to Winnipeg, he continued to develop his skills and had the privilege of training with several nationally and internationally recognized instructors, including Sensei Akira Sato, Sensei Allen Tanzadeh, Sensei Junior Lefevre, and Sensei Oliva Seba.
Sensei Eric strongly believes that karate is for everyone – whether one seeks self-defence, sport, or fitness.
Over the years, Sensei Eric has competed at local, provincial, and national levels, earning medals at prestigious tournaments such as the Sato Cup (2012, 2013, 2014), the Toronto Open (2013), and the Montreal Open (2015). He also holds the title of Manitoba Provincial Champion in Kumite (2013).
As an instructor, he values continuous learning and has broadened his knowledge by gaining experience in other martial arts and sports, including judo, jiu-jitsu, and soccer.