Senpai David Brands, 3rd Dan began his training in Greco-Roman style wrestling for his high school team. Moving to Toronto to study at the University of Toronto, elements of Yoga were taught as a component of his Arts and Sciences Specialist Honours Degree. Not long after graduating, he began to train in Karate-Do under Sensei Williams, 6th Dan Renshi.
Senpai Brands is a 3rd Dan in Karate-Do, and a 3rd Level instructor in Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Qong, and Ba Gwa. He is a 2nd Dan in Jodo, 1st Dan Iaido, and 1st Dan in Okinawan Kobudo weapons systems.
In 2004 he had the privilege of training in China: at the Shaolin temple in Fujian province, with a White Crane grand master at the Fuzhou Wushu Association and with the Taoist Monks at the Purple Swallow Temple on Wudang Mountain.
He has participated in over 50 seminars domestically with teachers such as Sensei Wallace Platt 10th Dan Hanshi Chief Instructor C.M.A.C., Professor Jacob, Sensei Sichiyama, Sensei Taylor, Oishta Sensei 7th Dan Iaido, Kaminoda Sensei 8th Dan Jodo, Namitome Sensei 8th Dan Jodo. And of course, his Sensei, Sensei Patrice Williams, 6th Dan Renshi.
He has demonstrated and competed across the globe including demonstrations at the Skydome for the Toronto Argonauts, the opening of Matrix: Reloaded, and Toronto's Whole Life Expo. He even made an appearance in a Home Fitness DVD.
He has competed nationally and internationally at tournaments in New York and Toronto, and has won major competitions.
Senpai Brands has taught at the University of Toronto, and various community centers around the Toronto area.
In addition to his responsibilities as Senpai of the Enzan Dojo, he is also Kohai for the Toronto Region. Senpai Brands continues to train with his Sensei, Sensei Patrice Williams, 6th Dan Renshi and has the opportunity to train under his Sensei, Sensei Wallace Platt 10th Dan Hanshi, who continues his studies in the Far East.
