Instructors
Master Senseis John and Peter and their team are members of the Ottawa community and leaders in karate.
Master John Douvris
Master Sensei John Douvris is the heart of DOUVRIS.
A thoughtful mentor and chief karate and kickboxing instructor, his passion and dedication inspires his students to commit to themselves and reach their goals.
Master John is a natural athlete and has been involved in sports his entire life. His martial arts training began with judo in 1972. A short time later, he became involved in karate. He holds a 9th degree, awarded by the Ontario Karate Federation/World Karate Federation
Master John is a highly-decorated karate champion and advocate of the sport. His accomplishments include:
- Canadian Heavy Weight Karate Champion, 1984-1993
- Canadian Sport Karate Sparring Champion, 1987-1993
- Inductee to the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, 1993
- Recipient of International Amateur Kickboxing Sport Association (IAKSA) Medal of Honour, 1995
- Co-host of IAKSA World Championships, 1995
- Canadian President of IAKSA, 1995
- Vice President of World Karate Association (WKA), 1995
- Coach of the Canadian National Karate Team, 1995-2003
- Inductee to the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame, 2014
- Co-Founder and President of World Karate & Kickboxing Commission (WKC)
- Co-organizer of Kicks for Heart Cardio-A-Thon Annual Fundraiser for Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2013-present
Master John co-founded DOUVRIS in 1984 with his brother, Peter Douvris. He holds an Electrical Engineering diploma from Algonquin College. After graduating, he promptly gave his diploma to his mother, opened his first dojo, and has never looked back.
Master Peter Douvris
Master Sensei Peter Douvris is a beloved mentor and co-founder of DOUVRIS.
Master Peter’s enthusiasm for sport began at a young age. As a competitive soccer player and swimmer, he embraces the role fitness and competition play in our lives. His martial arts training began with judo in 1972.
His enthusiasm for karate, fitness, and building leadership skills in student of all ages makes him an integral member of the karate community. He is a chief karate and cardio kickboxing Instructor for DOUVRIS, which he co-founded in 1984 with his brother, John Douvris.
Master Peter is a highly-decorated karate champion and advocate of the sport. His accomplishments include:
- Co-host of IAKSA World Championships, 1995
- Canadian Vice President of World Karate Association (WKA) Ontario, 1999
- Canadian National Karate Team Coach, 1998-present
- Vice President of the World Karate & Kickboxing Commission (WKC)
- Co-organizer of Kicks for Heart Cardio-A-Thon Annual Fundraiser for Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2013-present
Master Peter Douvris holds a 7th-degree Black Belt from the WKC and a 1st-degree Black Belt from the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).
In addition to co-organizing the Heart and Stroke Foundation Kicks for Heart Cardio-A-Thon Annual Fundraiser, Master Peter is an active participant in fundraising efforts for community and charitable organizations such as the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Ottawa chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. He has raised over $60,000 for these charities.
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