Al Arsenault threw himself into karate during his university years. He attained the rank of first kyu brown belt in Goju Ryu Karate.

He joined the Vancouver Police Department. He met Master Wong, Yuwa his karate instructor. Al was awarded his 3rd degree black belt from Dr. Wong in 1986.

As his experience in the martial arts and street policing grew, Al became interested in the practical applications of martial arts. He fought with the students in his club. He obtained his black belt in judo at the Vancouver Police Judo/Jiu Jitsu Club where he serves as an assistant instructor. Al is involved in teaching his fellow officers about police restraint and control tactics. He has been used extensively by the courts as an expert in non-firearm weaponry over the last two decades.

For over a decade, Al has served as the President of the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association that Master Liang, Shou-Yu, Dr. Wong, Yuwa and Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming formed in 1988.