Karate Canada is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Derek J. Ryan to the High Performance Committee, where he will be replacing Mr. Hasan Bratic, whose term on the Committee has come to completion. Mr. Ryan brings to the team a wealth of knowledge as an active international judge and referee, as well as relevant experience as the successful provincial team and club coach of several upcoming elite athletes. Karate Canada welcomes Derek to this new role, and wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Bratic for his valued expertise and for his generous contribution to the work of this Committee over the last 3 years.