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Submission declined on 27 April 2026 by Tarlby (talk). This draft's references do not show that the person meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for people. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that: provide significant coverage: discuss the person in detail, not brief mentions or interviews lacking independent analysis; are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight; are independent: not connected to the person, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content. Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia. This draft reads like a resume or curriculum vitae. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a professional networking website or a place to promote yourself or your services. We also strongly discourage writing about yourself. Articles about people must meet Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for people. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that: provide significant coverage: discuss the person in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements; are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight; are independent: not connected to the person, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content. Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Tarlby 42 days ago.

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Corey Lapell
As depicted on the instructor's Gracie Barra Kitsalano's about page ...
Website	https://gbkitsilano.com/about/

Corey Lapell is a Canadian entrepreneur, author, competitive CrossFit athlete^[1] and former Judo competitor.

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Corey briefly attended the University of Waterloo before graduating ultimately transferring and graduating from his Alma Mater University University of British Columbia, with a Bachelor of Arts (BA): majoring in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Education (BEd) upon completion of the UBC teaching program.

After numerous decades of instructing Judo, Self-defence, and CrossFit, Corey would achieve his CrossFit Level 3 qualification.

Corey continues his lifelong commitment to learning and teaching with his co-owners and coaching team at Empower Fitness For Every Body.^[2]

In 2008, Corey founded Empower Fitness For Every Body, specializing in strength training, injury-aware coaching, and long-term fitness.^[2]

Empower's success stories under Corey's leadership has been featured multiple times on the Two Brain Podcast Gym Owners: Don’t Forget About Personal Training. Like, Not Ever.^[3] and Gym Owner Quadruples Salary, Cuts Weekly Hours by 40 Percent.^[4]

Corey wrote The Day Mama Died: Bleeding the Dark Humours narrated by actor, writer, director Tim Carlson.^[5]Additionally, Corey's first published short-fiction story Raccoons was featured in Wingless Dreamer 2024

Corey Lapell is amidst publishing his debut novel series The Gorgons Have Landed. This sci-fi comedy series is described as: "[A] lighthearted, fast-paced alien invasion comedy set in Phoenix, AZ, told in five parts through the eyes of a cast of zany characters.".^[6]

"Corey has previously published some non-fiction articles related to fitness and martial arts, but his love is for fiction, including, but not limited to, the horror, fantasy and science fiction genres...".^[7]

Corey is the owner of works on Audible, the website: Gorgons Have Landed, and frequently posts some of his stories paywall and ad-free via his blog.

Founding member of Delta Kaigan Judo Club,^[8] Corey is a former Judo competitor and 2nd-degree Judo Black Belt holder Nidan (二段). Through Judo, Corey would meet Empower co-owner and coach, Leon Bayer, and together they would go on to learn and practice with Blauer Tactical SPEAR program before they would ultimately choose to be Jiu Jitsu practitioners upon retiring from competitive Judo.