O'Sensei Georges J. Sylvain /Founder of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu/ Dec 30, 1935

O'Sensei Georges J. Sylvain /Founder of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu/ Dec 30, 1935 - Dec 6, 2020

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The History of Can Ryu Jiu-jitsu is the history of O’Sensei Georges Sylvain.
Professor Georges Sylvain began in journey into the combative arts on March 28,1953 when he arrived at the Canadian Military Police (Provost Corps School) at Camp Borden, Ontario.
His knowledge was acquired while training with various Military Instructors both in Canada and in Germany where he spent 2 years with the Occupation Forces. After returning to Canada he left the military and subsequently joined the Ottawa Police Department. It was also upon his return to Canada that he began to learn sport Judo and after a few years took up Karate. After earning his brown belt in Judo he decided to concentrate on perfecting his Karate techniques.
On December 17, 1963, Mr. Sylvain received his 1st degree black belt from Ron Forrester (Founder of the Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Association) after being recommended by Mr. Frank Hatashita, who was a 5th dan in Judo and a 6th Dan in Jiu-Jitsu.
Professor Sylvain was a highly respected black belt who was actively involved in Karate competitions for a period of 10 years. During this time, he fought a mixture of over 3000 official and club matches stretching from Montreal, Quebec to Tampa, Florida.
Professor Sylvain indicated the highlight of his fighting career came in October of 1965, when he was chosen as a member of the Canadian karate team which competed in the 4th Canadian International Championship, Canada vs USA, held in Toronto, Ontario.
From 1964 to 1966, he was the Chief Instructor for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police self-defense instructors at Rockliffe, Ontario before the relocation to Regina, Saskatchewan.
Mr. Sylvain was also the founder of the Black Eagle School of Jiu-Jitsu in the 1970’s.
Professor Sylvain is the former Chief Defense Tactics Instructor for the Law and Security Program at Algonquin Community College, Nepean, Ontario, Canada. He retired from teaching after 25 years of service. In 1986 while still teaching at Algonquin College, he was awarded the Order of Merit from the Algonquin College Student’s Association for devotion to his students. Additionally, 1986 he was also presented the Dr. Laurent Isabelle Award for excellence in teaching. He competed with over 700 teachers for this award.
O’Sensei Sylvain is a well-known Tactical Training Officer with an international reputation. He is a 15-year veteran of police officer both military and civilian. In 1988 he was awarded the Pressure Point Control Management System Meritorious Award at the first annual seminar held in St-Louis Missouri.
He has written 4 books on self-defense from a peace officer point of view. In 1971 he authored the book Defense and Control Tactics which was part of the Prentice Hall Essentials of Law Enforcement Series. On November 1st, 1973 he published a training manual called “The Canadian System of Jiu-Jitsu. The best of Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate and Police Techniques Combined.” He also published a training manual for police officers on the use of the Algonquin College Sure-Grip “Scepter” Baton.
His last publication in 2003, “Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu 2000, A 50 Year Journey into the Study and Evaluation of Self-Protection Techniques and Tactics”. It is within this book that he refined and improved on his system of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. He expanded on the basic principles of gross motor skills, simplicity and commonality of techniques based on his many years of training and research.
Professor Sylvain was quite a linguist, he learnt to speak German fluently while posted in Germany and maintained it upon his return to Canada. He also spoke French and English.
On November 16 2003, Professor Sylvain was recognized by his senior students within the Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Union, for his dedication to martial arts and self-defense. As the founder of the Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu System he was awarded his 10th degree black belt and the title of O’Sensei.
Individuals who signed the historic certificate included Shihan Ronald W. Forrester (Founder of Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Association and Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Council), Sensei Craig Best (lifelong friend) Sensei Ed Hiscoe (Hiscoe School of Jiu-Jitsu, Ottawa, Ontario) Sensei Steven Hiscoe (Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu, Chilliwack, British Columbia) Sensei Marc Duchesneau (Duchesneau Jiu-Jitsu, Gatineau, Quebec), Sensei Guy Desjardins (Ottawa, Ontario)
O’Sensei was part of the 2008 class of inductees to be included into the Canadian Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He was inducted with other notables such as Andre Langelier and Fern Cleroux.
O’Sensei Sylvain retired from Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts in 2008. Upon his retirement he designated Sensei Ed Hiscoe as the heir to the Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu System.
O’Sensei Sylvain passed away peacefully on the evening of December 6th 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He leaves behind his 3 children, John, Lynn and Claude. He also leaves behind his grand-children Chantal, Mathieu, Noah, Jenna, Lucas and Colin.

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@MrGgkirke 2 жыл бұрын

A fine gentleman as well as a great teacher . As a military policeman he learned how to apply practical jiu jitsu . I thank him for his support of the Carleton University Karate Club .

@opufy 2 жыл бұрын

A legend.

@alanwhitehead9272 2 жыл бұрын

Met George, while taking basic stuff at Carleton University...in the mid 70"s....and his assistant a Black teacher..great guy...taught me how to not flinch.....was so great.....got a green belt...I think......

@HiscoeJiuJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan. He was a great teacher.

@AVPVP Жыл бұрын

Glad to have him as a ju jitsu teacher long ago and lucky enough to have a book of his.

@mike.legare99 3 жыл бұрын

My deepest sympathy goes out to all members of the Canadian Jiu-jitsu Union and to every member of Jiu-jitsu that Professor George Sylvain has touched. Though I have never had the pleasure of meeting him personally, I have learned a great deal through his long distance jiu-jitsu training program via personal video recordings of hundreds of his classes. It is very disheartening to learn that he has passed on. My thoughts are with his family and and his closest of friends as they mourn the departure of this very great man. His teaching has changed the entire way I live my life and the way I view life. Professor George Sylvain was so much more than a profession martial arts instructor, he was a man of great character and a man who cared very much about every student he taught. His love for the art of jiu-jitsu and his legacy in the arts will carry on for many generations to come through his students who will pass on his teaching to generations that have yet to even step onto the mat. Sincerely, Mike Legare, 2nd degree Black belt in Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu.