Bios
Bob Toth has been training in the martial arts for almost thirty years. He has had the opportunity to train with some of the greatest martial arts masters in the world but the person who influenced him the most was his sensei, Dr. Richard Kim, 10th dan, hanshi. Bob received a teaching grade of yondan (fourth degree black belt) from Dr. Kim and a godan (fifth degree black belt) from the Zen Bei ButokuKai International. Sensei Toth is a published author of the martial arts as well as an international teacher, lecturer and tournament judge. Bob continues his sensei’s martial arts work by teaching traditional karate, kobudo (weapons), daito ryu, boxing, tai chi, chi kung and paqua at the St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre.
Olga J.A. (Lysiuk) Toth was born in St. Catharines. Early in her life, she became very active in the sport of baton twirling. She won the title of Miss Majorette of St. Catharines for six consecutive years. Olga also won Miss Majorette of Ontario and the highest national title, Miss Majorette of Canada. She retired from competition and spent many years teaching and judging across Canada and the United States. Olga has been training in the martial arts for over seventeen years and has a yondan (fourth degree black belt) from the Zen Bei ButokuKai. She brings all of her enthusiasm and experience in training and competing to the St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre.
