Since 1969, the first manufacturers of martial art equipment in North America, Tibérius Chambrun and Vic Tremblay are true legends in Canadian martial arts.

If there ever was an odd couple, it is these two. One is a martial artist and the other is a dynamic powerhouse salesman and businessman extraordinaire. One is quiet, the other a real extrovert.

Vic Tremblay, is a Black belt, 3rd dan in judo, and often referred to as 'the Canadian logger' by the French because of the substantial power with which he throw his opponent. Vic earned his living both by teaching judo and as a tailor.

One day when he wanted to renovate his house, Vic was called upon a by renovation team headed by Tiberius Chambrun. They became fast friends and the rest is history.

Vic, the young Judo instructor, had already started a small company that manufactured uniforms and, with Ty and his incredible flair for business, transformed this small company into a true giant - Genesport Industries.

Ty takes care of the customers, secretary Louise Ménard tries to keep them both in line with her extreme kindness now for 25 years, and Vic sees to the correct operation of the "shop". They are indeed, quite a team.

The legend of two men who had a dream: to promote martial arts in Canada by manufacturing products that would allow thousands of people to safely practice their preferred art.  Putting it simply, if you haven’t put on a Genesport Gi or kicked a Genesport heavy bag you just haven’t stepped on a dojo floor in Canada.