Martial Arts Roots & Ranks

  • Randy Horton began training in Karate and Kung Fu under the guidance of his father in 1973. His foundation was further enriched by amateur boxing experience—he trained under Mel Trentholm at the Belleville and Cannifton Boxing Clubs. SWM Academy for the Martial Arts

Advanced Training & Martial Arts Ranks

2009 ISJA World Championships
  • In 1996, Randy began training under Shihan Ric Cameron, deepening his practice in multiple traditional disciplines. SWM Academy for the Martial Arts+1
  • In 2009, Sensei Randy represented Canada at the International Sports Jujitsu Association World Championships, competing in both the light-heavy and heavyweight divisions. He won his primary division, placed second overall in the light-heavy division after a loss to the United States, and ultimately secured second place in the world championships as part of Team Canada.
  • His current martial arts ranks include:
    • 7th-degree Black Belt in Goshin Aiki Jujitsu
    • 7th-degree Black Belt in Chito-Ryu Karate
    • 4th-degree Black Belt in Kendo
    • 4th-degree Black Belt in Muso Shinden-Ryu Iaido
    • 5th-degree Black Belt in Takeda Ryu Ha Kenjutsu SWM Academy for the Martial Arts+1

Teaching Roles & Certification

  • Sensei Randy currently teaches both children’s and adult classes at the SWM Budokan in Glencoe, Ontario. SWM Academy for the Martial Arts
  • Since 2001, he has been formally authorized by Shihan Cameron to instruct in Aiki Jujitsu and Chito-Ryu Karate, recognizing his expertise and teaching capabilities. SWM Academy for the Martial Arts
  • Beyond local instruction, he conducts seminars across Canada and the United States in Goshin Aikijujitsu and Kobudo (weapons training). SWM Academy for the Martial Arts+1

Martial Arts Styles & Philosophies

  • Goshin Aiki Jujitsu: A combative self-defense system combining striking and joint-locking techniques inspired by Daito‑Ryu and Chin Na, rooted in practical application rather than spiritual focus SWM Academy for the Martial Arts+1.
  • At SWM Budokan, the emphasis is on traditional forms with real-world applicability—“the old form of Goshin Aikijujitsu (as opposed to Aikido) as the emphasis is on combative technique,” enabling effective self-defense across diverse situations. SWM Academy for the Martial Arts