6th Dan Black Belt
Shihan Giovanna Taddeo has been studying martial arts for over 20 years and currently holds the rank of Rokudan (6th degree Black Belt) in Shorinjiryu Kentokukan Karatedo. Shihan Taddeo, a former RCMP member, realized she did not need to be a police officer to help others, at which point she opted to follow her heart and dreams. She has been teaching both children and adults for over 18 years, and has now launched V-FIT P.R.O. to provide more opportunities for her students. Shihan Taddeo is an internationational Koshiki Gold Medalist competing in Amsterdam, Japan and Montreal as well as countless other local tournaments. She believes in the path of Kentokukan and it has become a passion for her to share this vision so that many others can benefit as well.