Sheldon Lainchbury

Sheldon Lainchbury

Renshi Sheldon Lainchbury is a fifth degree black belt in Karate, fourth degree black belt in Kickboxing and a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu with 23 years martial arts coaching experience.  

As ten time Canadian National Champion, he was named to more than ten Canadian National Teams in WKU, IAKSA, WKA, ISKA, WKC and CNMAA federations. He has competed in several international tournaments, including five World Karate and Kickboxing Championships in Ireland, Spain, Switzerland and Canada.

In 2000 Sheldon won a World IAKSA Bronze medal in continuous fighting after being the only person in all 23 competing countries to fight in point, light continuous and full contact continuous divisions.  Competing in semipro ring fights, he holds the record of two wins and no losses.

Sheldon will be helping team Canada succeed in the 2024 World Championships as an official team Canada national coach! 

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