About Sensei Robbert Intveld...

The Academy of Martial Arts was founded by Sensei Robbert Intveld in 1987, this, with the cooperation of O'Sensei Richard Kim, the Zen Bei Butoku Kai and the Butoku Kai of Canada. Sensei Intveld trained for many years under the close tutelage of the late O'Sensei Kim and often recounts the words of advice offered to him:

The 10 most powerful two letter words: If it is to be, it is up to me

Sensei's Kurt Nordli, Joe Fournier, Robbert Intveld, Louis Jemison, and Robbert Leong at Karate Camp 2007

Sensei Intveld's martial arts career began in 1980. In later years he was introduced to O'Sensei Richard Kim who would be the fundamental influence of his training. As he traveled and trained with O'Sensei, he met and maintained friendships with many other martial artists who continue to be a strong influence in his life. It was through his long time friend and training partner and the support of Kyoshi Joe Fournier that Sensei Intveld received the rank of Roku (6th Degree) black belt in the arts of Shorinji Ryu karate and Kobudo. His affiliation and continued training has also allowed him to be recognized as Renshi within the Kokusai Butoku Kai, and earned the position of Assistant Director of the Kokusai Butoku Kai of Canada. He attained his skill through his continued training in Goju Ryu karate and Kobudo alongside friend and training partner, Sensei Kurt Nordli, chief instructor and owner of the Shima Karate School in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Sensei Intveld holds the following positions and qualifications:

Owner/Director and Chief Instructor: The Academy of Martial Arts
Associate Director of the Kokusai Butokukai of Canada, Goju Ryu
Roku (6th) Dan Black Belt- Karate
Roku (6th) Dan Black Belt- Kobudo (Traditional Okinawan Weapons)
Former Instructor of Tai Chi at Kennedy Senior's Recreation Centre
Instructor for Karate Programs at Sungod Recreation Centre
Instructor for Karate Programs at North Delta Recreation Centre
"Women Be Aware" Self-Defense program

Competition is an aspect of martial arts training that many people choose to explore. In addition to his other experience, Sensei Intveld has been choosen to compete on a National and International stage numerous times. The following are a sample of his distinctions:

1983- Canadian Goju Ryu Karate, Ontario, Grand Champion
1989- Canadian Championships, Grand Champion- Forms
1990 to 1995 Team Member- BCIT Team Canada, West-Coast Can-Am
1996- World Cup of Martial Arts, Sydney, Australia, Double Gold Medalist
2002- International Butoku Kai Karate Championships, Las Vegas, Nevada, Forms Champion