Hanshi RC (Ray) McGill
Lieutenant Colonel (ret’d)
Martial Arts Bio
Although I was unaware of its significance at the time, 1964 was the beginning of my Martial Arts journey. Judo, taught by Sensei Paul Brown, was my first introduction to the art when my brother and I joined the YMCA in Peterborough.
Around 1965, I learned my first Karate Kata, in a backyard Dojo in my home village of Omemee, with Sensei Kenny Hum. From that moment on, I was hooked.
Fifty years later, I am still hooked, the main sytles of karate, Silat and plus teach a System called, Kem Ka Ju
Formal Training and Teachers:
Around 1972/73, I began studying karate with Sensei Mark Bell, at the Jiyu-Shin School in Peterborough. The Style was Chito-Ryu. Unfortunately, I do not know his martial arts lineage.
During the late 1960s and early 1970’s training with Sensei Murray Winters, I believe he was a student of Sensei/Sifu Quai Wong, Quai Wong Kung Fu Society, Toronto Dojo.
Around 1974/75, I began studying with Shihan Allan Gill, at the Cobra Tai Chi School in Peterborough, which was a combination of Shotokan, Goju-Ryu and Tai Chi. Again, I don’t know his martial arts lineage.
Still searching for the school that was right for me.
What changed for me was around 1975/76 I joined Benny’s House of Karate in Peterborough under the mentorship and guidance of Soke/Shihan Benny Rudolph, a 3 time European Heavy weight Full contact champion, 2 time Dutch Full Contact Champion and All American Black Belt Full Contact Champion.
Soke Ben was a winner at Ed Parker’s tournament in California in the early 1970’s. I have continued to studied,train and teacher with Soke/Shihan Ben for over 45 years. Today, we focus our training on Penjak Silat
Soke Benny Rudolph at Benny’s House of Karate in Peterborough, his extensive Martial Arts lineage is outlined below.
Sensei Ben’s training began as a young boy in East Java, training in Silat. He then began his Kempo training at a Shaolin Temple near his Salvation Army orphanage. As East Java is a Dutch Protectorate, he did his compulsory military service joining the Dutch Special Forces. Once finished his military obligation, he continued his training under the numerous European Masters, John Dick Schilder; head of Judokwai Velp, Arnheim, Holland, Johannes Cornelius Bluming a Dutch instructor of Judo, Kyokushin Karate, and Mixed martial arts. Sensei Ben was an active full contact competitor in 1960/70’s tournaments, he was the Dutch Full Contact Champion (three times), a European Full Contact Champion (twice) and an All-American Black Belt Full Contact Champion. He also operated several schools in Holland before immigrating to Canada in the early 1970s.
Soke Ben is gifted Martial Artist, proficient and personally trained in many East Asian Martial Arts (Silat) and different Karate styles by some of the great Japanese, and European Masters of the Martial Arts.
He was a student of Master Hirokazu Kanazawa, Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda, and Sensei Katsutaro Takahashi, all direct students of Shotokan Founder Gichin Funakoshi.
When Sensei Ben came to Canada, he delivered Jiu-Jitsu seminars for Canadian Grand Master Ron Forrester and Karate/Kung Fu Seminars for Sifu/Sensei Quai Wong in Toronto.
Under the mentorship of Sensei Ben, I achieved my Shodan around 1981/82. Since then Sensei Ben has guided, mentored and promoted me to 6th, Dan.
Shihan Ben granted and bestowed on me, the titles of Sensei in Karate, Sifu in Shaolin Kempo, and Guru in Silat. In 2016, Soke Ben bestowed the title Shihan.
With the good fortune to build a great foundation under Soke Ben, I began to train with many Grand Masters such as the late Professor Ed McLachlan, and GM Harold Mayle.
My training continues under the mentorship of Soke Mike Bissonnette, USA GM Doctor Robert Hawkins, GM Hanshi Carlos Montalvo, Soke Frank Tasetano, and Grand Master Dan McEaddy.
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In 2010/11 I began training under the mentorship of Global Martial Arts with Prof Ed McLachlan 10th Dan, with E&T Jiu-Jitsu of London Ontario. Prof Ed develop a system of self defense based upon the Canadian Sign Language. I traveled with Prof Ed across many states in the USA and in Ontario teaching and presenting seminars. Prof Ed and I have traveled to Great Britian and conducted seminar for Prof Ian Parker.
In 2012, Prof McLachlan promoted me Renshi, and in the subsequent years the following ranks: 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Dans, conferring the titles of Renshi, Shihan, and Kyoshi respectively.
Currently, I am under the mentorship and guidance of GM Soke Mike Bissonnette New World Martial Arts in Cornwall Ontario and he has promoted me to 8th Dan and Title of Kyoshi.
During my martial arts journey, I have had the honour, humbled and privilege to be recognized for my contribution to the Art, by some very distinguished Martial Artists, Organizations and Teachers.
I have inducted into the 2013 World Karate Union Hall of Fame in the USA as Man of the Year Ju-Jitsu and in 2015 inducted into the Canadian Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
On January 1st, 2016, I was humbled to be appointed to the Coalition of Ancestral Martial Arts International (C.A.M.A.I) International Director for Canada.
On April 8th, 2018 in Cornwall Ontario, for my many years of contribution to the martial art, training, teaching and philosphy, I was inducted into the School of Pyramids, Circle of Masters by Grand Master Soke Mike Bissonnette and Grand Master Dan McEaddy.
On April 28th, 2018, I awarded the International Circle of Masters Annual Hall of Fame Achievement, the Distinguished Master Instructor of the Year, by USA Grand Master Dr. Dan McEaddy.
On June 1st, 2019, I was promoted to 9th Dan and titled Hanshi, by Grandmasters Soke Mike Bissonette, Sr GM Dan McEaddy, and Soke Rudy Duncan at the International Circle of Masters event in New Jersey.
It has been my honour to serve my country in the Military, joining the Infantry as an infantry officer.
I was the Officer Commanding (OC) Oscar Company 3rd Bn RCR.
I’ve held every command position within an Infantry Battalion, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Battalion Commander of one of Canada’s most prestigious Infantry Regiments, the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.
My martial arts journey has been one of pleasure and discovery. I’ve had the delight to be a continuing student of many styles, and various arts; jujitsu, judo, boxing, and Military Hand to Hand/Close Quarter Combat. I have studied styles from Japan, Vietnam, South East Asia, Europe, and Canada. I have had the honour to pass on to many students this material and promoting martial arts.
Others influenced my Martial Arts journey, by attending and learning from seminars presented by such as Chuck Norris, Bill Wallace, Wally Slocki, GM Shihan Ron Forrester, Joe Lewis, plus professional boxers Welterweight Champion Clyde Gray and Heavyweight Champion Trevor Berbick to name but a few.
In 2011, I was honoured by Soke/Sensei Ben, when he offered me to use his crest and school name to begin my teaching journey. Since then he continues to humble me by presenting me with his Black Belt, and his blessing and confidence to continue to teach his styles.
Today I own and operate McGill’s House of Karate and Self Defense (Combatives) our philosphy is essentially a not for profit. We currently operate two Dojos, one in Omemee and one in Courtice.
For quality purposes, I restrict class size to no more than 25 students per dojo.
We train for 2 hours per night on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and I conduct all-inclusive 2-4 hours of self-protection seminars on Saturday or Sunday.
In my schools, we teach multiple martial arts styles, Shaolin Kempo, Kyo ku shin kai, Shotokan Karate, East Asian Silat and Military Close Quarter Combat. The system developed by Sensei Ben, and we teach from years of training, the system is call KEM KA JU.
KEM KA JU, is blending/combining many styles, KEM KA JU stands for: Kem for Kempo, Ka for Karate and Ju for Jiu-Jitsu.
I still conducted and teach seminars in Canada, USA and United Kingdom and have participated in tournaments in Canada, USA, and the Dominican Republic.
Our school offers instruction in anti-bullying and practical application based self-protection.