Jerry Pilon is the owner of The Dojo here in Strathroy. For 23 years he has been instructing students on self-defence through traditional karate and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Recently, a handful of new students have come in looking to learn self-defence because unfortunately they are dealing with bullies. Pilon says he’s more than happy to help, but it’s important to never seek physical confrontation with your bully.
Other clientele he says are adults who’ve always shown interest or need to blow off some steam after work. Pilon has students who compete and he does as well, but for the most part those taking lessons are there to recreationally learn.
written by Grant Deme