Head Sensei Glen Campbell started his Judo training at the RA Centre in 1967 under Gilles
Champagne, who was the instructor at that time. Glen moved to Seattle
for five years, where he got his Black Belt, and he returned to Ottawa
in 1973. He joined the Raoul Arsenault Judo Club in Hull, again under
Sensei Gilles Champagne. Glen began instructing the adults at the RA
in 1975, and apart from a break between 1989 and 1992, has been
instructing ever since. He is currently the chief instructor for the
adult classes.
Sensei Gary Boutilier - Sandan
Sensei Gary Boutilier began studying judo in 1974 in Nova Scotia under Sensei Kenneth Whitney at CFB Shearwater. After receiving his Black Belt in 1984, he taught judo programs for city recreation, Dalhousie University, CFB Shearwater, and CFB Halifax. Gary started kata training at CFB Shearwater and was, for several years, successful at provincial kata competitions. In 1986, Gary moved to Ottawa and began training at Takahashi Dojo. In 1999, Gary began training at the RA Judo Club. In addition to his role as an instructor, Sensei Gary works extensively with students preparing for their black belt exams and students interested in the study of kata. Gary is a certified NCCP Level 2 coach and has served in various management roles for the East Region of Judo Ontario.
Sensei Brian Lamarre - Nidan
Sensei Brian Lamarre started his Judo training at the RA Centre in 1967 under Gilles Champagne, then was
involved in several other sports as a player and coach for several years. He returned to the RA Judo Club in 1991, became an instructor in 1995 and has instructed the adult program and chaired the club since 1995. He also instructed and coordinated the children’s judo
program from 1998 to 2006 and is a Provincial B certified referee for judo.
Sensei Francois Poitras - Nidan
François Poitras a commencé la pratique du judo à l’âge de neuf ans, au Québec. Son premier professeur était M. Edmond Wawrzyniak, aujourd’hui 6e dan. Pendant son adolescence, il se mit à pratiquer également la lutte olympique. Malheureusement, le club de judo dut fermer ses portes. Tout en se maintenant en forme alors qu’il ne pratiquait pas le judo, il renoue avec ce sport à l’Hakudokan, sous la direction de M. Raymond Damblant. Après une autre période d’interruption suite à un déménagement à Ottawa, il revint définitivement à la pratique du judo en 1998. Promu ceinture noire en 2003, il persévère pour finalement mériter son deuxième dan en 2008.
