Sensei Brian Purves has been involved in Martial Arts training for over 17 years. In 2006, he achieved the rank of Sandan (third degree black belt), in Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate, under Sensei Brad White of Maple Ridge.

Early in his Martial Arts career, Sensei Brian established himself as a respected competitor in the Karate community, winning numerous tournaments in his sparring divisions. In 2004, he began competing in the WKF style Karate tournaments and is currently a member of the BC Karate team for Kumite (sparring).  Some of his more recent accomplishments include:

2004 All-Hawaii State Karate Championships 1st , Men’s 35+ Kumite, 1st , Men’s team Kumite 2005/2006 IKF Sacramento Karate Championships 1st , Men’s 35+ Kumite 2006 BC Provincial Championships 1st , Men’s Masters Kumite 2007 BC Provincial Championships 1st , Men’s Masters Kumite 2008 BC Provincial Championships 1st , Men’s Masters Kumite 1st , Men’s 18+yrs. – 84kg. Kumite 1st, Men’s 18+yrs. Open wt. Kumite 2010 KBC Provincial Champion-Men's -84kg Kumite Men's Open Wt. Kumite

As his competitive career winds down, Sensei Brian plans to finish strong at the 2009 NKA Black Belt Championships in Calgary.

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