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Four different journeys, one training culture. Each trainer brings their own experience, but the test remains the same: technique must be clear, efficient and usable.

Guru means teacher. Buddhakado trainers continue their education and are followed up internally to safeguard training quality. Higher grades also complete recognised education within the Flemish coaching structure.
Sander De Sutter, Sano Guru at Buddhakado
Sano Guru

Sander De Sutter

Sander started Budokai-do in 1997 and trained directly under Maha Guru Sagar Shreshta and Guru Eric Van Vaerenbergh. After an active competition period, his focus shifted to his career as a Belgian paracommando while he remained active as a trainer within the club.

  • 1st taha in 2003, 3rd taha in 2009
  • Technique, tactics and full contact
  • Active within Buddhakado since 2016
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Michel Devos, Sano Guru at Buddhakado
Sano Guru

Michel Devos

Michel started kickboxing and Thai boxing in 2001 and found his way to Budokai-do in 2004. His journey later expanded to Filipino Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and he also successfully completed Sport Vlaanderen-recognised coaching courses. Today he translates that mix into technical analysis and practical coaching.

  • Budokai-do since 2004
  • BLOSO/VTS risk combat sports training
  • Experience in FMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Niels Verté, Guru at Buddhakado
Guru

Niels Verté

Niels started Budokai-do in 2003 and built much of his experience under Sano Guru Sander and Sano Guru Brian. In 2024 he earned his 1st taha. He remains active as a Guru and trainer, with a clear focus on technique and practical self-defence.

  • Active since 2003
  • 1st taha since 2024
  • Self-defence, technique and fitness
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Maya Callewaert, Ladako at Buddhakado
Ladako

Maya Callewaert

Maya trained judo from her teenage years and earned her black belt. When her studies brought her to Ghent, she moved to Budokai-do. She experienced the transition to Buddhakado first-hand and remains active within the club today.

  • Judo black belt
  • Experienced the transition from Budokai-do to Buddhakado
  • Driving force on the mat and behind the scenes
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