Hanshi John Therien is one of the best-known and highly respected teachers in the Martial Arts world today. He is in constant demand to teach seminars in North America, Europe and around the globe. He is the chief instructor of the Therien Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing organization, Canada's largest and most successful group of Martial Arts schools.
He has personally licensed and graduated more than 750 black belts and heads instruction for more than 3000 active members in the Can-Ryu system. His management expertise and professionalism has earned him the position of executive director of the World Kobudo Federation (WKF).
The WKF is the most active and non-political Martial Arts organization in the world, with affiliated schools in 30+ countries, counting over 20 000 members.
His vast knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu and teaching skills has earned him a reputation as one of the best instructors in his field. His many achievements include:
Title of Hanshi
9 degree Black Belt
Man of the Decade 1980's - PKA (Professional Karate Association)
1982 - PKA Promoter of the Year
1996 - Inducted into the CJA Hall of Fame
1997 - Inducted into the WKF Hall of Fame
2010 - Inducted into the Canadian Blac kBelt Hall of Fame
Canadian Government Award for achievement in Jiu-Jitsu
Golden Belt Award for being a pioneer of Jiu-Jitsu in Canada
Golden Belt Award for being a pioneer of Kickboxing in Canada
Ranked #1 Jiu-Jitsu instructor in Canada by his peers
Manager of 23 time world Kickboxing champion, Jean-Yves Thériault
