Introduction
Hello, my name is Kazuma from One Fine Horse.
I was always a curious and restless child, often getting reprimanded by teachers. I even stopped attending school in high school because I couldn’t see the point.
I started judo in middle school, and to pursue judo, I went to a sports high school, but I suffered a major injury and lost my chance to become a professional athlete.
After two years of rehabilitation, I switched to MMA in college.
I trained with famous athletes at a local gym in Yokohama, but I wasn’t a very good athlete, so I was considered an unknown.
After graduating from college, I chose the path of an educator instead of a fighter.
I have experience as a middle school teacher for 4 years in Yokohama and 2 years in Vancouver.
Recently, my middle school teacher visited Vancouver where I live, and I was inspired by him to create an environment where students studying in Vancouver can use the English they learned in school outside of school.
I was a middle school English teacher, but I hated studying.
I got 80 out of 100 on the English proficiency test and a 2 out of 5 on the evaluation scale.
When I met judo in middle school, I found a place where I could shine, and for the first time, I felt that school was fun.
Of course, there were times when things were unfair, tough, and unpleasant, but I overcame them with the determination to do judo.
My judo club advisor taught me many things through judo and helped me grow as a person.
In college, I happened to sit next to an exchange student who shared my passion for martial arts, and we became good friends by talking about our hobbies.
I believe that all sports, including martial arts, are a form of communication that transcends language.
Also, I naturally communicated in English through sports.
It was through this experience that I became able to communicate in English.
I am currently an active MMA fighter in Vancouver.
Here, I will provide students studying abroad in Vancouver with the opportunity to output the English they have learned in an environment where they can interact with people living in Vancouver through common sports and hobbies.
In addition, I would also like to cooperate in the development of local sports teams and contribute to the revitalization of Vancouver.
Contents
One Fine Horse
Mission
- To provide an environment where students studying abroad or attending college can use the English they have learned outside of school and nurture their English skills by interacting with people living in Vancouver through common sports and hobbies.
- To promote the formation of a more global society by having students join sports teams and communities to which people living in Vancouver belong, encounter different cultures and come into contact with new ideas and values.
- To connect students to communities in various fields, not just sports, such as music and theater.
Reason for Establishment
- It is conceivable that it is difficult to use the English learned in class because there are limited opportunities to use English outside of school. (The homestay family may speak a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Tagalog.)
- Many students attending language schools may not have the financial means to work, so they may go home and spend their time at home after class.
- To provide opportunities for students to naturally need to communicate in English outside of class hours, mainly after school and on weekends and holidays.
Services
- We will introduce the most suitable sports teams and communities in Vancouver to each student through counseling.
- We will disseminate various information through an online community (Facebook private group) and you can also interact with other members.
- We will hold workshops regularly.
- Please feel free to contact us anytime if you have any questions about sports or communities.
- We will offer a free 30-minute trial counseling session for the first time.
Sample Schedule 1 (1 Week)
| Day | ESL | Sports Team or Community |
| Mon | 9:00-15:00 | – |
| Tue | 9:00-15:00 | 20:15-22:00 |
| Wed | 9:00-15:00 | 20:15-22:00 |
| Thu | 9:00-15:00 | 20:15-22:00 |
| Fri | 9:00-15:00 | – |
| Sat | – | 13:30-15:00 |
| Sun | – | – |
Sample Schedule 2 (1 Week)
| Day | college | Part time job | Sports Team or Community |
| Mon | 9:00-12:00 | – | 13:30-15:00 |
| Tue | 12:00-15:00 | – | 20:15-22:00 |
| Wed | 9:00-12:00 | 16:00-21:00 | 13:30-15:00 |
| Thu | 9:00-15:00 | – | 20:15-22:00 |
| Fri | 9:00-15:00 | 16:00-21:00 | – |
| Sat | – | 16:00-21:00 | 13:30-15:00 |
| Sun | – | – | – |
Position
Kazuma
Born: August 22, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Hometown: Yokohama, Japan
Occupation: MMA Fighter
Personality Type: ENTP-A (MBTI)
Qualifications
- Judo Black Belt
- Teaching License (Elementary, Middle (English), High (English), Special Needs)
- ViPR Instructor
- Athlete Food Meister 3rd Grade
Hobbies and Skills
- MMA
- Skiing
- Video Editing
- Watching Movies
- Cooking (for bodybuilding)
- Traveling Abroad
Sports History
- Judo: 6 years (High School Sports Class, 66kg→ 73kg→ 90kg & Absolute Weight→ 60kg)
- MMA: 6 years (Bantamweight 135lb → Flyweight 125lb)
Work History
- Teacher at Yokohama City Junior High School: 4 years
- Teacher at a Private Junior High School in Vancouver: 2 years
- Mover: 4 years
- Tutor: 4 years
- Kitchen Staff/Server at a Restaurant: 2 years
Volunteer Experience
- Judo Coach: 7 years
- Educational Assistant: 2 years
Notable Events
- 2013: Started MMA upon entering university
- 2015: First overseas trip, crossing Bulgaria from Sofia to Varna
- 2016: Second overseas trip, solo crossing Bulgaria from Sofia to Varna
- 2017: Traveled to 3 Asian countries (Shanghai, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur) amidst an international murder case, quit MMA to become a teacher
- 2018: Started a Vlog channel in the Philippines after a childhood friend suggested “Your life is interesting, you should start a YouTube channel”
- 2019: Celebrated New Year’s in India
- 2020: Celebrated New Year’s in Myanmar, made concrete plans for a world trip but was stopped by COVID-19
- 2021: Quit teaching, started a blog called “Kazuma’s Travel Diary,” had a heart-shaped tumor removed from his mouth
- 2022: Studied abroad in Vancouver, and became a teacher again
- 2023: Resumed MMA with the DCS athlete team
- 2024: Quit teaching again in Vancouver, and founded the agency One Fine Horse to connect students with local communities
Membership
- Monthly (Tax Excluded)
- MONTHLY: 30 CAD
- 3 MONTHS: 85.5 CAD (28.5 CAD/m)
- 6 MONTHS: 162 CAD (27 CAD/m)
- 1 YEAR: 300 CAD (25 CAD/m)
Membership Information
- All exchanges and information within the online community (private group) must be kept confidential.
- Only those who can strictly maintain confidentiality are eligible to join.
- We may forcibly remove members who engage in acts that severely disrupt the order of the community, such as slander against the management or members.
- We may refuse membership if your Facebook account is not registered with your real name, has no profile picture, or has no friends.
- Membership cancellations can be made as follows:
- 3 MONTHS and 6 MONTHS: Please notify us 1 month (30 days) in advance.
- 1 YEAR: Please notify us 2 months (60 days) in advance.
- Only Online Community
- MONTHLY 10CAD
- 3 MONTHS 27CAD (9CAD/m)
- 6 MONTHS 48CAD (8CAD/m)
- 1 YEAR 84CAD (7CAD/m)
- Personal: 35 CAD/h (Consultation Required)
- Includes personal training, tutoring, video editing, housekeeping, and moving assistance
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Workshop
Join us for workshops centered around new sports that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender!
Sports: Ultimate Frisbee, Mölkky, Tag Rugby, and more!
After the workshop, we will have a potluck social gathering.
For more details, please check our social media and contact us.
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