About Us

GOSHINKAN JAPANESE JUJITSU

Japanese Jujitsu is the parent martial art of many of today's most popular fighting styles such as, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Kenpo and some systems of Karate to name a few. Japanese Jujitsu employs striking, kicking, joint locks, throws, takedowns, nerve-centre pressure point control, ground fighting and submissions.

One of the most effective systems of self-defense, Jujitsu is the preferred fighting style of many law enforcement and military organizations throughout the world – it's also tons of fun for all ages and perfect for getting into shape in an exciting, challenging and ego-free environment.

At Okotoks JuJitsu we have ongoing Japanese Jujitsu programs for all ages:

Little Samurai's (5 - 7)
Junior Shogun (8 - 12)
Teens (12 - 15)
Young Athlete Development (5 -17)
Adults (15+)
Mixed Martial Arts for Competition (16+)

We also offer Instructor Certification, Bully Proofing, Private Lessons, Women's Self-Defense, Basic Self-Defense, Escort and Control Tactics, Nerve-Centre Pressure-Point Control and much more.

Sensei Michael Dargie, Renshi
Licensed Head Instructor |||| Yodan (4th Degree Master Black Belt)

Joden Menkyo Goshinkan-Ryu JuJitsu, Senior Head Instructor Goshinkan JuJitsu

Home Dojo: Goshin Martial Arts Okotoks, Okotoks AB Canada?

Affiliations: Alberta JuJitsu Association, Edo Machi-kata Taiho-Jutsu, American Ju-Jitsu Association, World JuJitsu Federation, All Japan Jujitsu International Federation

Sensei Dargie has been involved with martial arts since he was a child in Ontario where he first studied Judo. Moving across the country to beautiful Alberta he continued his education in the Japanese martial arts where he won the Alberta Provincial Championship in Judo.

In 1991 Sensei Michael began training in Japanese Jujitsu directly under Shihan Chris Bissett, many years later taking over operations of Bissett Jiu-Jitsu Dens law enforcement dojo and Executive Protection Group.

In 2011 he was awarded his Yodan (4th Degree) black belt under Shihan K.D. Lintott Renshi of Goshinkan-Ryu JuJitsu and Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu.

Sensei Dargie is Shihan Lintott's highest ranked black belt in Goshinkan-Ryu JuJitsu, and the first GMA black belt to achieve Joden Menkyo, the full instructor's license in Goshinkan-Ryu JuJitsu.

Sensei Dargie has had the pain and privilege of training under Shihan Lintott, valued member of the Canadian law enforcement community and one of the best real-world practitioners of street-level jujitsu for self-defense in our time.

Sensei Dargie has enjoyed teaching and learning with members of the RCMP, Calgary Police Service Tactical Team, Drug Unit, and other constabulary; as well as members of the Canadian Forces, Calgary EMS, the Mount Royal University Criminology Department and many other top martial artists from around the world in various disciplines.

Michael brings a unique perspective to the martial arts thanks to a wide and varied background in adult education, entrepreneurialism as well as minor sport and volunteerism.

Director, Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association
Owner of South Western Combat Arts and Castle Consulting (Bodyguard Service)
Author of South Western Combat Arts Curriculum Guide: ?Reviewed by Professor G. Sylvain as the best and most complete Ju Jitsu manual he had read at the time
Holds Black Belt rank in two styles of Jujitsu
Sensei Dargie's current rank is recognized by AJJIF (All Japan Jujitsu International Federation).
Campus Security Instructor
Women's Self Defense Instructor
Beginner and Advanced Self Defense Instructor
Nerve Centre Pressure Point Control Tactics Instructor (PPCT)
Member of Alberta Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Association
Level 1 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
2010 Southern Alberta JuJitsu Instructor of the Year
Licensed Goshinkan-Ryu JuJitsu Instructor, completed Level 1, 2 and 3 (full Instructor's license).
Joden Menkyo Goshinkan-Ryu JuJitsu

Other Experience

Volunteer Member of Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Unit
Volunteer Instructor for Alberta Association of Disabled Skiers
Motorcycle Instructor and Provincial Examiner
Advanced SCUBA Diver (PADI)
ASA Certified Coach for Minor Soccer (Calgary and Okotoks)