Laila Elhossini
1st Dan, Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association 

 

Background:

Started Karate in 2013. Began at Grand River Karate in 2018.

 

Occupation:

Student

 

Why I started:

My friend’s dad back in elementary ran a Karate dojo in Wado-Ryu style, which sounded really cool so I joined. I stuck with it because of the great benefits it had on my health and it was a lot of fun. When I moved, I came across Grand River Karate. Everyone was super friendly and the style intrigued me, so I stayed.

 

Why I like Shidokan:

I like delving into the details of things, and Shidokan never fails to satisfy that. There’s always something new to discover; a different way of looking at things - and because of that it’s so efficient. Looking at how smooth the masters are, it’s exciting to work towards that.

 

What I enjoy about teaching:

I like helping people, and teaching is a great way to do that. It’s incredibly satisfying to see the improvement in others. Teaching also makes you question why you do things a certain way, and in breaking it down you learn new things yourself. 

 

Other interests:

Engineering, Exploring new places with friends and family, Art, Reading