2002 December - Interviewed by KarateKidz, November - produced 4 part Seicho Jutsu Black Belt Series, October conducted Knife seminar in Sault Ste Marie, Presented GM. Timmerman with the Martial Arts Medallion of Honor on behalf of the Circle of Masters during the 32nd Can Am Classics, September - filmed and produced Martial Arts music video with GM. Dan Mc Eaddy's sound tract titled "Fighting Angel". August - conducted Advanced Knife Seminar in Orlando FL. June - Hosted GM. Wasniewski from UK and held seminar for him in Kitchener Ontario. Hosted the International Circle of Masters meeting in Cambridge Ontario and filmed video coverage Produced by Bushido Productions, April  - Featured in "The Karate Voice" published in USA
 

2001 Held the first International Circle of Masters meeting in Canada. Formatted the Seicho Jutsu Kama System and began teaching seminars in PA. FL. NJ. USA and Ontario Canada. Produced the Seicho Jutsu Kama System instructional video on VHS and VCD. Received World Head of Family Sokeship Council's Man of the Year Award in Orlando FL. Received grading to 10th degree Black Belt Angelic Ninjutsu. Received Grandmasters presentation with the title Professor from the International Circle of Masters.

Canadian Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke (left) congratulates UK.
Grandmaster Gary Wasniewski after receiving his award plaque

2000, Televised appearance of the Seicho Jutsu demo team for a martial arts charity function. Featured in "The World's Martial Arts Elite" book. Conducted seminar / demonstration for the W.H.F.S.C's International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and received the Millennium Leadership Award. Accepted position as the Communications Manager for the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.

Members of the IFMAO who received induction into the 2000 International Martial Arts
Hall of Fame in Orlando FL. From (left) Giovani Acevedo, John Marek, Daniel Verkerke,
Eddie Rose, Dawn Marsh, Dan Mc Eaddy and Aubrey Millard.

1999, Formed the Combat Arts Club, May 16 Received "Humanitarian" of the year award from Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends Hall of Fame. Conducted numerous seminars throughout the year. Sept. 4. Received "Grandmaster Instructor" of the year award as well as "Outstanding Contribution" at the World Head of Family Sokeship Councils International Hall of Fame. Received a plaque / clock for "Unconditional Time And Contribution to the Martial Arts" on behalf of the International Circle of Masters and the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.

Grandmaster Dan Mc Eaddy assist Grandmaster Verkerke who received 3 of the
above awards. This was the first time one Grandmaster received multiple awards.

1998, March 2nd. Received membership "Goshin Jitsu Kai Kenpo Karate Association" was also appointed (Canadian Director) March 28th. Received membership "World Jug-Tai Head Society / Founders Society of International Styles" (Greece), May 17th. Inducted into the "Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends Hall Of Fame" received (Grandmaster of the year award) as well as membership into their council. Sept. 5th. Inducted into the W.H.F.S.C. International Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Florida) "Grandmaster Instructor of the Year" award.

Grandmaster Ed Brown (left) presenting Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke
with the Grandmaster of the year award in CT. USA

1997, Jan. 21st. received membership and rank recognition from "American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu Karate Association.", Feb. 17th received (Man of the Year Award) from "International Society of Combat Martial Artists.", May 14th. received rank recognition in "Jae Mu Kwon Hapkido" (6th.Dan)., June 22nd. received (Hanshi - Director of Life) certification from "Mukashi Kai International, Ryu Nippon Bugei & Budo" (Germany)., Oct. 18th received (Philosopher of the Year) from the "International Circle of Masters annual Hall of Fame for his Book titled (Spiritual Development Enlightenment of Life) ", Oct. 20th. Received (Grandmaster of the Year) from "Master Martial Artists International Hall of Fame"

(Above) GM. Verkerke addresses the Circle of Masters before introducing the Canadian Art of Seicho Jutsu. (Right) Group photo of C.O.M. inductees

 
Group photo of 1997 Seicho Jutsu Instructors.

Crowds gather to view Seicho Jutsu Demonstration, Victoria Park Kitchener

1996, Feb. notified of acceptance into the World Head of Family Sokeship Council., Sept. 7th. Received (Grandmaster of the Year Award) at the "W.H.F.S.C. International Martial Arts Hall of Fame" Sept. 20th. Received 5th. Dan rank recognition in Judo from "Amateur Judo Association of Great Britain., Oct. 1st received shidoshi certification "Commando Kai Ninjutsu" Oct. 28th received membership with "Master Martial Artists International., Received personal membership with "American Bujinkan Association.", Published "Freestyle Martial Arts Magazine "Dec. 1st. Received Senior membership "Barrhead Judo Club" (Scotland).

Daniel Verkerke (under the arrow) receiving
Grandmaster of the Year Award. Jacksonville, FL

1995, Visited and video interviews with Grandmaster Mike DePasquelle Sr. and Grandmaster Dr. Dan McEaddy NJ., Featured article (Developing Perspective by Daniel Verkerke) published in "GrandMaster Magazine" November / December issue., Conducted Double stick seminar, Conducted and produced Arm Lock Seminar video., Interviewed Royce Gracie on behalf of GrandMaster Magazine.

(above) GM. Verkerke interviews Royce Gracie for Grandmasters Martial Art Magazine. Published out of Alberta Canada. (right) GM. Verkerke (center) with participants of the Advanced arm lock course.

1994, Wrote produced and starred in "The Emblem Theory" an instructional tape on the foundation of Seicho Jutsu., Began teaching and choreographing stunt fighting to senior students., Completed an action film making course in New York. Produced, directed and choreographed "It's the Real Thing" a stunt fighting demo tape. Awarded 9th. Dan Black Belt Ninjutsu sanctioned by the Scientific Martial Arts International Association - certified by Grandmasters: Dr. Dan McEaddy and Joseph Versocki 10th. Dans recognized by the W.H.F.S.C., Received membership and appointed Canadian representative for the "Circle of Masters".

1993, Wrote produced and starred in 5 instructional videos covering: Knife, Hanbo, Nunchaku, Double Sticks, and Black Belt requirements., Second television appearance - featured in Spotlight C.K.C.O. for martial arts accomplishments., Toured England promoting Seicho Jutsu, and appointed a British representative., Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio.

1992, Marked his first feature appearance on television, also choreographed fight scenes and played a small role in a movie. Featured in two more newspapers and accepted position as Director of Martial Arts training at the Black Dragon a 3.8 acre martial arts training and recreational facility.

1991, Maintained duties as Chief instructor for the School of Defensive Arts and President of the National Freestyle Martial Arts Organization while continuing to conduct seminars of his art. Conducted a four day martial arts demonstration in Kitchener Ontario.

1990, Accomplished one of the highest goals an instructor could attain when his senior student achieved the rank of Shihan - (Master Instructor). Continued to provide Black Belt instructors from his own school to teach children's self defense for the public schools and cities community services as well as traveling to other schools demonstrating his art.

1989, Remained Chief instructor for both locations of the S.D.A. and President of the N.F.M.A.O. Published Ninjutsu Jieitai Ryu Seicho Jutsu written by A. Varga. Wrote and published Spiritual Development Enlightenment of Life. Featured in two more newspapers. Conducted Nunchaku seminar, Hanbo seminar, Elemental powers seminar, and a 5 day summer training course on Seicho Jutsu. Provided Neighborhood Associations with Black Belt instructors to teach children's self defense. Continued demonstrating Seicho Jutsu for public schools through cities community services.

Grandmaster Hatsumi from Noda City Japan posses with Grandmaster Verkerke.

Grandmaster Verkerke's Senior students posse for a picture at the Seicho Jutsu Main St. School 1989

1988, Appeared as feature instructor for the local newspaper. Promoted the Canadian Martial Arts Festival. Toured the Netherlands promoting Seicho Jutsu. Promoted the Philippine Martial Arts Seminar. Featured in the Arnis, Kali, Escrima newsletter in New York. Received acknowledgment and best wishes for future success from the Ministers of National Defense, Fitness & Amateur Sport, and the Prime Minister of Canada. Inducted into the "Who's Who in the Martial Arts Elite Group" and featured in the book. Conducted Spiritual Quest Seminar on self development, and the first elemental powers seminar - (motion through emotion). Wrote produced, directed and starred in an instructional personal protection video for the Executive Protection Agency. Began demonstrating Seicho Jutsu at public schools.

Master Verkerke teaching double sticks at his Main Street school 1988

Master Verkerke's students at the main street school

The 1988 Seicho Jutsu Hanbo team

1987, Opened his second martial arts school on Main Street while still maintaining the Hombu Dojo on Water St. Cambridge Ontario Canada.

1986, By this time the National Freestyle Martial Arts Organization spread Internationally to America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Master Verkerke continued teaching at the S.D.A. and writing for the N.F.M.A.O.

1985, Remained Chief instructor for the School of Defensive Arts and President of the National Freestyle Martial Arts Organization. Began promoting Freestyle Martial Arts through Inside Kung Fu magazine. Held the first Seicho Jutsu seminar in Paris Ontario.

Daniel Verkerke demonstrating a jumping side kick
at the Hombu Dojo 1985

1984, Opened the Hombu Dojo 91 Water St. (S) Cambridge, Ontario (School of Defensive Arts). Wrote the Freestyle book of Philosophy. Founded the Canadian, American, and National Freestyle Martial Arts Organizations.

1983, After receiving his honorable release from the Canadian Armed Forces Master Verkerke began teaching Seicho Jutsu to private students at the Y.M.C.A.

1980 - 1982 Master Verkerke furthered his studies of the martial ways by serving full time as a professional soldier receiving his TQ.1, TQ2, TQ3, Infantryman, Winter Warfare and Aslt Pnr. Qualifications. He began teaching hand to hand combat at this time and served as a regimental police.

Daniel Verkerke Jan.1981 CFB Wainwright OTD

1977 - 1979 Master Verkerke studied Tae Kwon Do and Karate. Tae Kwon Do for development of kicking, and Karate for the full contact sparring because they did not allow contact sparring in the Tae Kwon Do school he attended.

1973 - 1975 accepted into first formal Judo school Y.M.C.A. Registered and licensed under the Ontario Judo Black Belt Association through 1974 and 1975.

Prior to 1973 informal Uke for older brother who was a champion Judoka in his own division. 1st. in Ontario, 3rd in Canada.