Sensei Rhiannon
Judo Instructor
Judo Blackbelt
Former Carded Judoka
BJJ Experience
Biography - Sensei Rhiannon
Bio
Sensei Rhiannon Lau brings over 10 years of martial arts experience to True North Martial Arts. As a dedicated Judo athlete and coach, she has trained at a high level both provincially and nationally, developing a well-rounded game built on technical precision, strong gripping, explosive throws, and confident groundwork.
Rhiannon was a carded athlete and a member of the Judo Ontario High Performance Program, where she trained alongside some of the top athletes in the province. Her years of competitive training helped shape her disciplined approach, her attention to detail, and her understanding of what it takes to prepare athletes both physically and mentally.
On the mats, Sensei Rhiannon is known for being much more than a one-dimensional athlete. Her Judo includes strong stand-up techniques such as Tai Otoshi, Uchi Mata, O Uchi Gari, and makikomi-style throws, along with effective
transitions into submissions and pins. Her ability to apply her Judo skills across different grappling environments has made her a dominant and respected presence on the mats.
At True North Martial Arts, Sensei Rhiannon is passionate about helping students build confidence, discipline, resilience, and technical skill. She is especially proud to be a positive role model for young female athletes, showing them that martial arts can develop strength, leadership, and self-belief both on and off the mats.
Notable Highlights
- Over 10 years of Judo and martial arts experience
- Former carded athlete
- Judo Ontario High Performance Program athlete
- Multiple Ontario Open and PEI Open medalist
- Elite 8 Nationals competitor
- Experienced in both high-level Judo training and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Strong technical foundation in throws, gripping, transitions, pins, and submissions
- Positive role model for young female martial artists
Coaching Philosophy
Sensei Rhiannon believes that great martial artists are built through consistency, discipline, and a willingness to keep learning. Her coaching focuses on helping students develop strong fundamentals, confidence in movement, and the ability to stay composed under pressure.
She understands the importance of creating a supportive training environment where students feel challenged, encouraged, and empowered. Whether working with beginners, developing competitors, or young athletes looking for a positive role model, Sensei Rhiannon brings patience, technical knowledge, and high performance experience to every class.
Why Train With Sensei Rhiannon?
Students training with Sensei Rhiannon benefit from a coach who has experienced the sport from multiple angles: as a competitor, a high-performance athlete, a teammate, and a mentor. Her classes emphasize real skill development, safe technical progression, and the confidence that comes from learning effective martial arts.
For young female athletes in particular, Sensei Rhiannon represents what is possible through hard work, dedication, and belief in yourself. She leads by example and helps students see that they can become strong, capable, and confident on the mats.