Sensei Franco Di Marco - Osu Since the age of thirteen I had this fascination with martial arts. In 1997 I decided to follow my dreams and to finally learn a martial art. The big decision was which martial art to choose. I began my quest by visiting several dojos and martial arts schools across the greater Montreal area. After visiting and investigating all the various martial arts available to me, I was truly convinced Kyokushinkai was the most complete martial art that would compliment my way of life and well being. - On my journey, I noticed Montreal had several Kyokushinkai schools. At the time, I think I had visited the majority of them right across Montreal. Finally, one day I was asked by an old boxing friend of mine to visit The Ohan Brothers Dojo. I remember walking into The Aero Gym on Langelier Street back in 1997 and being introduced to sensei George and sensei Dominic Ohan. They cordially invited me to attend one of their classes, something the other schools had not offered. Most of the other schools I visited only let me sit and watch but not to participate. From that first class I was convinced this was the place for me. Both senseis George and Dominic displayed such a passion for their art and for the tradition of Kyokushinkai which truly surprised and inspired me. After finishing that first class tired and exhausted from the training, I vividly remember asking Sensei George that I would be one of their first black belts. From that day forward I became their uchi deshi, training vigorously four and sometimes five times a week. - Today I am proud to be The Ohan Brother's first black belt student. I am the head instructor for The Ohan Brothers Dojo. I also teach Kyokushinkai to children in four different educational facilities and have since opened two dojos through the tutelage of The Ohan brothers. Kyokushinkai is definitely a fully rounded martial art I would recommend not only to the younger eager students but also to their parents and grand parents. Age is not a factor when learning Kyokushinkai, but spirit and passion are. - Osu Sensei Franco Di Marco. -