In 1990 Mr d’Avernas moved over to Shotokan Karate Seiku Kai in the West Hill area of Toronto. He stayed there for thirteen years and left in 2003 to start his own club.
Mr. d’Avernas received his first black belt level in 1991 and currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th level). He has added to his knowledge of karate by attending competitions, seminars and summer camps in Toronto and Ottawa as well as other dojos all over the country and in the United States.
