Bushido Kids Karate Instructors

Sempai Tim has been studying karate for 10 years and presently holds the rank of Shodan-Ho, preparatory Black Belt. He has earned his SWAT student working at teaching badge his JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR badge and ASST INSTRUCTOR badge for completing 100 hours of teaching. Sempai Tim trains several times a week within the club as well as attends training seminars throughout the year including Hanshi Doug Perry's Okinawa camp in North Carolina every August. Sempai Tim is an active teacher for the co-ed teen and adult classes and the kids program.

Sensei Sandy has studied various martial arts forms over the past 30 years including Goju-Ryu karate, Tai Chi, Judo and Shorin-Ryu Karate. She presently holds the international designation of 3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate and is a direct student of Kyoshi Pat Haley, 8th Dan and vice president of the North American Shorinkan. Sensei Sandy attends training sessions throughout the year including the internationally attended Okinawa Camp in North Carolina hosted by Hanshi Doug Perry every summer. Sensei Sandy is the chief instructor at Bushido Kids Karate.

Sempai Janice has been studying in the martial arts for over 4 years. She holds the rank of 1st Kyu Brown/Blk Belt and has earned her Assistant Instructor designation. Sempai Janice has attended several training workshops including self defence and bunkai seminars as well as the Little Okinawa camp in North Carolina this past summer.

Sempai Sandra has been studying the martial arts for over 4 years and presently holds the rank of 3rd Kyu Brown Belt. She has earned her Assistant Instructor title for her assistance with the self defence seminars and dedication, hard work and contribution to the kids program.

Alison has been studying karate for over 2 years and presently holds the rank of 4th kyu Green/Blk Belt. As well as being a dedicated student who drives from out of town to participate in her own classes she is active in assisting with the kids classes and has earned her Assistant Instructor designation. Alison attended the Okinawa Camp in North Carolina this past summer.