Background of
Sensei Jonathan Kenney,
Yondan (4th Degree):

Jonathan Kenney began his training with Sensei Platt in 1986 at the age of eight. Through the Art of Goju Ryu Karate Do his training experience has included various Arts: - Tai Chi, Pa Qua, Chi Kung, Kobudo, Escrima, Judo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Tai and Boxing.

The current highlight of Jonathan's career was the time that he spent in Asia. In 2004 he took a training trip to better understand the martial arts that covered four and a half months and seven different martial arts including: Okinawan karate, Wudang tai chi, sword and basic fist, Southern Shoalin Dog Style, Fujian White Crane and modern wushu staff.

Sensei Kenney has also attended many seminars with some world renowned Martial Arts Masters including Sensei Morio Higoanna, Sensei Fumio Demura, Sensei Ron Angus, Professor Don Jacobs and Sensei Phil Maldonato; as well as attending and assisting many of Sensei Platt's seminars and training sessions; among these have been several 24 hr mega-training sessions and numerous 12 hr training sessions.

Demonstrations have included the Sound of Music Festival, Midnight Madness annually in Oakville, Civic Holiday Demos in front of City Hall Burlington, Karate Dojo grand openings, organizing demonstrations for the Beavers, and pre-game and half time shows for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argonauts at the Sky Dome. Jonathan Kenney also runs a demo team for exceptional students.

Jonathan's involvement with the community is far reaching. He regularly teaches self defence to both Public and Catholic high schools that include St. Thomas Aquinas, Oakville Trafalgar H.S., M.M. Robinson, Notre Dame, Assumption, and George P. Vanier and Sir Allan McNabb in Hamilton. He annually runs food and toy drives for the Salvation Army and hosts a charity karate tournament every year in support of the Salvation Army and Sea Shepherd. Jonathan is also the creator of S.W.A.N. (Self-defence and Women's Awareness NOW!!) which promotes awareness about violence against women and raises money for S.A.V.I.S. (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services). In 2009 Sensei Jonathan Kenney won the Oakville Community Spirit Award in recognition for his volunteer efforts in making Halton a better place. 		Sensei Jonathan Kenney - Canadian Martial Arts Centre Oakville
Tournaments have included many regional, national and international events. Notable tournaments include the Mega Event of '89, the Canadian Nationals in Windsor and the Americas Cup in Mexico, 1999 and 2001. The All Goju Championship in New York pits the best that North America has against each other with Sensei Jonathan Kenney becoming the champion in each year he entered: 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Sensei Jonathan Kenney has been assisting and teaching since he was 13 years old and in 1999 opened CMAC's Burlington North location with his father. In 2005 he added another chapter and now teaches full time at CMAC's South Oakville location.