Kyle Lee – Head Instructor

6th Dan, Renshi
Kyle is the founder and head instructor of Chinook Kendo Dojo. With over 30 years of Kendo experience and a deep passion for teaching, he brings world-class expertise and a strong mentorship spirit to every class. Kyle has represented Canada on the world stage and continues to lead Alberta’s Kendo development through coaching and community leadership.

🌍 International Experience

• World Kendo Championships

  • 2024 (Italy) – Associate Coach, Team Canada

  • 2021 (France) – Associate Coach, Team Canada

  • 2018 (South Korea) – Captain, Team Canada

  • 2015 (Japan), 2009 (Brazil) – Team Canada Member

🇨🇦 National Leadership

• Canadian National Kendo Championships

  • 2023 – Head Coach, Alberta Provincial Team

  • 2017 – 🥇 1st Place, Men’s Open

  • 2014 – 🥉 3rd Place, Men’s Open

• Canadian National Junior Championships

  • 2025–2023 – Head Coach, Alberta Junior Team

  • 2022 – Team Manager

🏆 Tournament Highlights

• Multiple 1st Place finishes across Canada and the U.S.
  (Montreal, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Steveston, Saskatoon, Cleveland)
   

Octavian Cismas – Assistant Instructor

4th Dan

Octavian brings precision, discipline, and a strong sense of camaraderie to Chinook Dojo. He plays a key role in supporting beginner and intermediate students and leads practices with a technical and friendly approach.

🏅 Tournament Highlight

• 2019 Alberta Provincial Kendo Tournament – Team Bronze