Our beloved Sensei.

Our mentor.

Our friend.

Sensei Wilfred Seerattan, a 6th Degree Black Belt and Head Instructor of the Toronto JKA dojo, is now facing one of the greatest battles of his life. Sensei recently suffered a life-threatening brain injury and had to undergo an emergency craniectomy. He is currently under careful watch in CCU at Birchmount Hospital, surrounded by the love and care of his family and friends, while he faces a challenging and uncertain road to healing.

Why We're Asking for Your Help

Sensei Wilfred’s siblings have traveled from Trinidad to be by his side and they are doing everything they can to care for him. While they stand vigil and support his recovery, they are also faced with managing his financial responsibilities.

Most of you may know that Sensei’s primary source of income has always come from his dedicated work at the dojo, which is impossible for him to pursue at this time. We are rallying to support his family in covering his urgent living/household expenses.

Who is Sensei Wilfred Seerattan? - A Life of Dedication, Discipline and Deep Impact

Sensei Wilfred is not only a 6th Degree Black Belt, but a pillar of strength and inspiration in our community. As one of the most respected instructors in Canada and the world at large, he has shaped countless lives through his passion for martial arts, his calm wisdom, and his ability to bring out the best in every student, young and old.

He has proudly represented Canada on the international stage, earning numerous medals and demonstrating the highest level of martial arts excellence. However, beyond his accolades, it is his quiet, humble authenticity, his empowering leadership, his gentle, cheeky humour, his selfless, compassionate, engaging, fun-loving nature and his fierce commitment to his students and his craft, that really define him as the Wilfred we all know and love. He is a mentor, a role model and a true sensei in every sense of the word. Always giving, always teaching, always challenging himself and daring others to accomplish the impossible!...And most of all, always ensuring everyone is having fun.

❣️ Your Help Matters

No contribution is too small. Your donation will go directly towards:

Together, we can help carry this burden and show Sensei that he is not alone. Let’s come together in the spirit of Osu/Oss - strength through perseverence - and lift Wilfred with the same strength and compassion he has shown us all these years. He needs us now.

He is Our teacher, Our friend, Our family.

A man of great courage now facing the greatest fight of his life.

Please donate and share this campaign. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

With our deepest gratitude,

Wilfred's Family, his Toronto JKA Family & Supporters of Sensei Wilfred Seerattan