Our Instructors

Godan (5th Degree)

Level II NCCP Coach

Codie started as a youngster as her Dad is the head Sensei. Her whole life Codie remembers being in the Karate family. She earned her Shodan (1st degree black belt) when she was 17 years old. 

Codie is a mom of three and is the proud owner of Roots Dental Hygiene in Pembroke. Her other hobbies include Crossfit, Downhill skiing, camping and anything involving family & friends. 

Her biggest accomplishment was being invited to train in Japan in April, 2019 with Soke Sadaaki Sakagami and competing in the World Championships in Tokyo in 2025.

"My favourite memories are definitely all of the lifelong friendships I've made through the PKC. I have close friends from across the country & globally that I wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet if it wasn't for karate. The doors it has opened for me still blows my mind. Being able to be a part of my Dad's club and work side by side with him has been the biggest honour of all.

My goals include furthering my karate skills and knowledge as well as seeing my kids make as many memories here as I have!"

Sandan (3rd Degree)

Level II NCCP Coach.

Ayron joined the PKC as an 8 year old. He earned his Shodan (1st dan black belt) at the young age of 15. Ayron works at CNL as a Supervisor in Environmental Remediation. 

His other hobbies include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kayaking, rock climbing and playing guitar. 

Ayron's top karate memory was receiving his black belt at 15 years old and not only competing, but earning Bronze at the Itosu-Kai World Championship in Tokyo in 2025 

Shodan (1st Degree)

"My favourite things about karate is watching people learn and accomplish things that they didn’t think they couldn’t do. Seeing the students progress and have pride in what they do is so rewarding as a sensei.

I joined karate with my brother when we were kids but he decided it wasn’t for him. I stayed and met my best friend and found a community that has welcomed me back again and again. My goals for myself are to be a sensei that encourages students to do their best an to have fun while doing it. I also would like to be able to keep learning and progressing myself alongside my family."

Shodan (1st Degree) 

"I started as a father taking two of my sons to Karate and spent my evening sitting there and thinking I could do this and since I'm here i may as well participate. That was many years ago. Being in the military I was sent overseas many times and also posted a few times. When i finally retired here in the Pembroke area I asked my granddaughter if she would join me. She agreed and we both started at white belt. My goal was to be a black belt before i was 60 years old. After a few years I finally made it. Today i still enjoy the training and discipline. My favorite part of being a black belt is teaching our younger and older students, seeing them succeed is the greatest reward any sensei can ask for."