Our Instructors
Andrew Ahlsten
Hi, my name is Andrew. I have been a Karate practitioner since I was 5 years old. I love the sweat, the challenge and the camaraderie that it comes with. I have been given many opportunities because of Karate. Living and training in Japan for 2 years was, definitely, the experience of a lifetime. I want to share what I've learned, and give the experiences I've had to kids and adults alike.
-3rd Degree Black Belt (JKA)
-B.Sc. Kinesiology at UBC
-Registered Kinesiologist: Specializing in Rehabilitation and Sport Conditioning
-National Team Member in Kata and Kumite (competing in World and Pan Am competitions)
-Sport Conditioning Specialist (CSCS cert.)
-Author of the Book: "Bridging the Gap: Introducing Science and Conditioning to the Art of Karate".
-Provincial Karate Coach
-NCCP Level 2 Coach in both Practical and Theory
Miles Allan
A dedicated Karate practitioner since childhood, Miles has proudly earned his black belt and developed into a motivating and charismatic instructor. With his strong values and attention to detail, he can adapt to anyone's needs and make the best of any situation. His ability to listen and work in group settings gives him a warm and welcoming personality. Beyond the dojo, Miles is a dual-sport athlete and competitor with an active background in Fitness and Nutrition, and is looking to become a Personal Trainer. These traits and experiences make him a very valuable asset to the Mountain Shidokan Training community.