PINE WAVES MARTIAL ARTS
ABOUT OUR KARATE SCHOOL
Welcome to Pine Waves Martial Arts in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Our dojo will teach you the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate and self-defense through a unique blend of traditional karate and techniques from other styles of martial arts.
We strive to maintain a respectful and welcoming learning environment for our students.
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions!
PRINCIPLES OF OUR KARATE SCHOOL
Respect
Self-Discipline
Focus
Confidence
Safety
Leadership
Meet the Team
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Sensei Brandon Brown
Owner & Chief Instructor
Sensei Brandon has more than 30 years martial arts training and teaching experience. A firm believer Karate-do is for all, Sensei fosters a positive, fun, and inclusive learning environment at the dojo so everyone can participate and improve at their own pace.
Sensei enjoys deep technical analysis of movements and body mechanics but never lets that take away from practicality; we should always strive for perfection but not at the cost of relying on ineffective movements should you ever need them for self defense.
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Heather Brown
Administrator & Co-Owner
A first purple belt but has enjoyed watching Sensei train since a teenager.
Manages the social media, administrative tasks, helps keep the website updated, and helps where needed.
Heather has a teaching degree and strives to have students feel welcome and supported in the dojo.
Enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, crafting, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering. A thyroid cancer survivor as a young adult, and lives without a thyroid and stomach. Volunteers with Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) to lead activities in Ottawa for young adult cancer survivors.
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Inu Comet
Dojo Dog
A very good boi who has earned his green collar after years of dedicated love and cuddles. He is currently working on perfecting the 2 meter flying face lick.
Senpai Caelan
Instructor
Senpai Sarah
Instructor
Senpai Les
Instructor
Caelan has been training in Karate with/under Sensei Brandon since he was 5 years old (for somewhat obvious reasons) and is dedicated to both learning as much as he can as well as spreading that knowledge to others.
He is a common face around the dojo and is always ready to answer questions or practice sparring with other students.
Caelan is available for private lessons and also teaches Chibikko children's classes.
Sarah has been training since the she was a kid. Always up to learning karate techniques and developing her karate.
Loves teaching private lessons! One of our Chibikko children's class instructors too!
Senpai Les is one of the OG's of Pine Waves since before we were Pine Waves. Scout Leader, solo camping Youtuber, and Dad to a large family, Senpai Les also finds time to train regularly and to instruct at Pine Waves.
Les enjoys the Do aspects of Karate, focusing on Kata and Bunkai. He brings a mature (ehem… mostly) approach to teaching classes and private lessons with a down to earth view of martial arts.
Senpai Nathan
Instructor
Nathan has been training in Karate since he was a kid. Always up to learning karate techniques and developing his karate.
He is one of our Chibikko children's class instructors too!
Pine Waves Martial Arts is the winner of the Martial Arts School in Smiths Falls category for the Canadian Choice Award 2025 and 2026!
We've been nominated for the Canadian Choice Award 2027 too!
CONTACT US
613-485-6484 | pinewavesmartialarts@gmail.com
361 Queen Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 0A6
(around the back of the building, fire route 18)
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