Martial Arts Roots & Ranks

  • Training Origins: Doug Horton began his journey in martial arts in 1963, studying under Masters David and Tony Chong—the founders of the Canadian Karate‑Kung Fu Association and direct students of Master Masami Tsuruoka SWM Academy for the Martial Arts.
  • Rank and Disciplines:
    • 7th-degree Black Belt in Chitō‑ryū Karate
    • 5th-degree Black Belt in Karate/Kung Fu
    • 3rd-degree Black Belt in Chin Na (the Chinese art of joint locks, bone clamping, and flesh-grabbing)
    • 3rd-degree Black Belt in Goshin Aiki Jujitsu, a samurai-derived hand-to-hand combat system SWM Academy for the Martial Arts.

These ranks reflect decades of disciplined practice and mastery across diverse martial traditions.

Styles Explained

  • Chitō‑ryū Karate: A Japanese-Okinawan style founded in 1946 by Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose. Notable for its strategic use of body contraction, rotational strength, and fluid movement—highlighting its deep Chinese martial arts influences and kata that blend power and grace Wikipedia.
  • Chin Na: A traditional Chinese defensive system emphasizing joint-locking, pressure points, and control techniques—complementing Horton’s practical self-defense approach.
  • Goshin Aiki Jujitsu: A classical martial art focused on realistic, effective samurai hand-to-hand techniques. This style is known for merging striking, grappling, throws, and immobilizations—crafted for real confrontations and self-protection.

Teaching Experience & Community Involvement

  • Instructor Role: As Chief Instructor at SWM Budokan in Glencoe, Ontario, Horton leads programs across multiple martial disciplines, serving both children and adults with a focus on tradition, technique, and self-defense SWM Academy for the Martial Arts+1.
  • Affiliations: He’s actively engaged with:
  • These alignments reflect his broad involvement with both national and international martial arts communities.

Teaching Philosophy & Impact

Shihan Horton’s diverse qualifications—from traditional Chinese and Okinawan systems to samurai-era jujitsu—equip him to deliver a comprehensive martial arts education. His deep expertise in Chin Na and Goshin Aiki Jujitsu offers students powerful, practical self-defense skills rooted in tradition.

In summary:
Shihan Doug Horton stands as a pillar of martial tradition in Ontario—combining decades of mastery, a multi-style approach, and a legacy of guiding students with authentic skill and purpose. His ability to blend Karate, Chin Na, and Aiki Jujitsu provides a rare and rich learning environment at SWM Budokan.