Club Competitive Accomplishments - Many more to come!
Business-News No. 2
Daron Martin
1999 Pickering Karate Championships – Gold Medal
Dylan McNeil
1999 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
Stefan Reyes
1998 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
Melissa Lucki
1998 Pickering Karate Championships – Gold Medal
1999 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
Craig Morgan
2001 Peterborough Kickboxing Championships - Welterweight Champion
Jamie Parchment
2001 Peterborough Kickboxing Championships - Heavyweight Champion
Gary Newman
2001 Peterborough Kickboxing Championships - Super Middleweight Champion
2001 Western Ontario Kickboxing Championships – Super Middleweight Champion
Kevin King
1999 Durham Kickboxing Championships - Jr. Middleweight Champion
Jennifer Hunter
1998 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
1999 Durham Kickboxing Championships - Womens Semi-Contact Champion
1999 Pickering Karate Championships – Gold Medal
Dylan McNeil
1999 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
Stefan Reyes
1998 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
Melissa Lucki
1998 Pickering Karate Championships – Gold Medal
1999 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
Craig Morgan
2001 Peterborough Kickboxing Championships - Welterweight Champion
Jamie Parchment
2001 Peterborough Kickboxing Championships - Heavyweight Champion
Gary Newman
2001 Peterborough Kickboxing Championships - Super Middleweight Champion
2001 Western Ontario Kickboxing Championships – Super Middleweight Champion
Kevin King
1999 Durham Kickboxing Championships - Jr. Middleweight Champion
Jennifer Hunter
1998 Pickering Karate Championships – Silver Medal
1999 Durham Kickboxing Championships - Womens Semi-Contact Champion
ABOUT OUR NAME
IRON - Signifies the strength of the characteristics we seek to develop in our students.
Just as raw Iron ore is refined, conditioned and polished to become a fine sword,
so too must our students be refined, conditioned and polished to become fine
Martial Artists and citizens of the world!
DRAGON - A traditional reference to a student of Kung Fu
THE IRON CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IRON DRAGON
Iron Body
Conditioning of the body through physical training in Kung Fu will
enable the practitioner to withstand and defend him or herself from an
attack whether it be physical or verbal.
Iron Willpower
The ability to make one's own life decisions in accordance with what is
right and wrong despite outside influences.
Iron Spirit
The cultivation of an indomitable spirit . The ability to thrive despite
lifes obstacles. The ability to continue on despite temporary setbacks.
The ability to remain positive in order to meet personal goals.
IRON - Signifies the strength of the characteristics we seek to develop in our students.
Just as raw Iron ore is refined, conditioned and polished to become a fine sword,
so too must our students be refined, conditioned and polished to become fine
Martial Artists and citizens of the world!
DRAGON - A traditional reference to a student of Kung Fu
THE IRON CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IRON DRAGON
Iron Body
Conditioning of the body through physical training in Kung Fu will
enable the practitioner to withstand and defend him or herself from an
attack whether it be physical or verbal.
Iron Willpower
The ability to make one's own life decisions in accordance with what is
right and wrong despite outside influences.
Iron Spirit
The cultivation of an indomitable spirit . The ability to thrive despite
lifes obstacles. The ability to continue on despite temporary setbacks.
The ability to remain positive in order to meet personal goals.
No Ego's, no attitude.....no B.S.!
Our approach to
Traditional Kung Fu Training and Discipline......
Positive thinking developed through Positive physical training!
WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS...YOU WILL NEVER GET LOST IN THE COOKIE CUTTER CULTURE OF A CRASS COMMERCIAL MARTIAL ARTS FRANCHISE!
Our approach to
Traditional Kung Fu Training and Discipline......
Positive thinking developed through Positive physical training!
WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS...YOU WILL NEVER GET LOST IN THE COOKIE CUTTER CULTURE OF A CRASS COMMERCIAL MARTIAL ARTS FRANCHISE!
Sifu Karl Adhihetty and his wife Erna Marie
From 1978-1985 Sifu also trained in Hung Gar Kung Fu hand forms, weapons and Chinese Wrestling with Master David Lee.
As a former night club bouncer Sifu is well aware of the techniques and psychology required for successful street self defense.
Paulo Pinzon
2009 Canada Cup Champion - CASK Continuous Sparring
2009 Canada Cup Champion - CASK Continuous Sparring
Karl Adhihetty
2000 Eastern Canadian Kickboxing Championships – Super Middleweight Title
2000 Eastern Canadian Karate Championships – Black Belt Champion
1999 Canadian National Kickboxing Championships – Silver Medal
1999 Canadian National Kickboxing Golden Gloves – Silver Medal
2000 Eastern Canadian Kickboxing Championships – Super Middleweight Title
2000 Eastern Canadian Karate Championships – Black Belt Champion
1999 Canadian National Kickboxing Championships – Silver Medal
1999 Canadian National Kickboxing Golden Gloves – Silver Medal
Austin Heath
Ranked #10 Canadian Welterweight by Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing
Sept 2008 - Hanover Kickboxing Show - Winner by Decision
Ranked #10 Canadian Welterweight by Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing
Sept 2008 - Hanover Kickboxing Show - Winner by Decision
Corey Kitson
Ranked #8 Canadian Lightweight by Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing
May 2008 – Night of Champions - Winner by Decision
(Voted best fighter of the night)
Ranked #8 Canadian Lightweight by Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing
May 2008 – Night of Champions - Winner by Decision
(Voted best fighter of the night)
Fraser Mersereau
May 12, 2007 - Night of Champions - 2 KO’s
Nov. 2007 - Twin Dragons CASK event 1 KO
May 12, 2007 - Night of Champions - 2 KO’s
Nov. 2007 - Twin Dragons CASK event 1 KO
Sifu (Teacher) Karl has trained in the martial arts for 39 years and has taught for 29 years at various martial arts studios. In 1997 he established Iron Dragon Kung Fu and Kickboxing Club in Ajax and has taught there for 15 years.
Sifu Karl began his training in 1972 with Judo and Karate Kung Fu under the tutelage of Alistair McNeilage. In 1973 he began training in Kung Fu / Kickboxing with Twins Mick and Martin McNamara - The Twin Dragons, earning his Red Sash (highest attainable rank in Kung Fu) in 1997.
Sifu Karl began his training in 1972 with Judo and Karate Kung Fu under the tutelage of Alistair McNeilage. In 1973 he began training in Kung Fu / Kickboxing with Twins Mick and Martin McNamara - The Twin Dragons, earning his Red Sash (highest attainable rank in Kung Fu) in 1997.
Sifu has been featured in the Films "Twin Dragon Encounter", "Dragon Hunt" and the "The Right to Fight". He also made a guest appearance in the TV Series "Kung Fu: The legend continues".
Sifu competed in Amateur Kickboxing until 2001 compiling a record of 28 wins and 3 losses over a career that spanned 25 years and included the 1998 New York State Super Middleweight Kickboxing Title, 2000 Eastern Canadian Super Middleweight Kickboxing Championship, 2000 Eastern Canadian Black Belt Karate Championship and Silver Medals at the Canadian National Kickboxing Championships and National Kickboxing Golden Gloves in 1999. Sifu has won many lesser titles in non-contact and continuous Sparring championships throughout his competitive career.
Shawn "Hammertime" Nanay
2 wins , 2 losses, 2 KO"s
November 2011 - 1st round knockout - Twin Dragon Kickboxing Show
2 wins , 2 losses, 2 KO"s
November 2011 - 1st round knockout - Twin Dragon Kickboxing Show
Pat "Train Wrecka" Rhodes
4 wins , 1 loss, 1 KO
4 wins , 1 loss, 1 KO
