Some instructors that support the Traditional Japanese Karate Network

We are a style independent support network with the below profiles highlighting some of the instructors that contribute to our Dan rank testing panels and/or cross training activities.

Hanshi Uetake, Shito-ryu 8th Dan Japan Master Uetake (pictured with sensei Jason in '95) holds an 8th Dan in Shito-ryu and Studied Shorinji Kenpo to Nidan in his early years. He is currently Chairman of the Himeji Karate Fedration (which oversees about 40 dojo from different Japanese Karate styles). He trained for decades in the Renbukan Shito-Ryu system under Master Sotokawa and Master Iba. He has named his current honbu dojo Kenjufduokai which translates to "Enjoying the way of studying the fist and an immvoable mind". Visit Uetake Hanshi's webpage... See Hanshi's lineage in the "Shito-ryu karate family tree" See full article on Sensei Uetake...	Sensei Young, 7th Dan Shotokan California Since the 1950's Sensei Young has been practicing Japanese martial arts. Kanazawa Sensei was one of his early instructors. He now resides in California and has had a tournament career that spanned over 35 years. He won competitions in Hawaii, California, Colorado and Mexico. He looks forward to sharing these experiences with his students. The excellence of his students continue to reflect his knowledge and teachings, not only in the dojo, but also in competition, sports and academics. His dojo is called the Camarillo Shotokan Dojo. he has supported our "Traditional Japanese Karate" network's activities in the USA as well as visiting the Australian dojo(s). Visit Sensei Young's Dojo webpage... See Sensei Young's lineage in the "Karate family tree" See full article on Sensei Young...	Hanshi John Sells, 8th dan Shito-Ryu California pic: perfomring a sai kata in Japan In 1999 Kenzo Mabuni Soke (son of Kenwa Mabuni) elevated John to eighth dan and May, 2001 in Osaka, Japan at a special celebration, John was honored and awarded the title of Hanshi, for his diligent efforts in promoting the true spirit of karate-do and his technical excellence. He is also ranked 6th degree black belt in Okinawan Kobudo and is founder of both the United States Kobudo Association and co-founder of the Shindokai Karatedo (with Ben Otake). Since 1976, John has published many articles in several martial arts magazines including "Black Belt", "Karate Illustrated" and "Dojo Magazine". These articles have all focused on historical aspects of karatedo with the aim of bringing to light the details of karate's past so long hidden and overlooked. As an instructor of karate and kobudo, Sells teaches and lectures throughout the United States. See Sells Hanshi biography...	Kyoshi John Bartholomay 7th dan California Kyoshi was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. Fighting started early in life with formal martial arts training as a child in after-school Aikido classes held at the local YMCA conducted by Ken Ota Sensei. 1995 marked a change in Johns training, shifting his focus from Kotaka-Ha Shito-Ryu to Kenzo Mabuni Sokes Seito Shito-Ryu, and passing on the teachings of his new Sensei to his students at the very YMCA where he trained as a child. In 2005 after numerous trips to Japan and an ongoing close relationship with Kenzo Mabuni (son of Kenwa Mabuni), at the 5th Taikai of Seito Shito-Ryu held in Osaka, Japan, sensei John was awarded the rank of 7th dan, and the title of Kyoshi. Visit Kyoshi John's Dojo webpage... See John's lineage in the "Shito-ryu lineage chart"...
Shihan Wayne McDonald 7th Dan, Shotokan Australia Shihan has been a top world fighter and is a state & national team coach who has produced many national & international level students. A younger Sensei Wayne is pictured at the WUKO World Championships in Egypt in 1988. Today in addtion to national team coaching he runs avery large dojo with over 400 students at the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Visit Shihan Wayne's webpage... See Sensei Wayne's lineage in the "Karate family tree"	Sensei David Blair 6th Dan - Shotokan California Sensei David trained in Japan in the famous JKA shotokan Dojo in the 1960s for 5 years. Also while living in Japan he trained in shito-ryu and has achieved dan ranks in both styles. He competed on USA national teams on retuning to the the USA and today Visit Sensei David's webpage...	Shihan Jason Armstrong, Ph.D. Shito-Ryu 6th Dan Australia Jason lived with a karate master in Japan and was awarded the title of Shihan in Shito-ryu in 2007. He has studied Japanese martial arts since 1983. He has worked at Corporate CEO levels in Japan and understands the Japanese culture well. Sensei Jason has had a good deal of exposure to various 8th degree Shotokan, Shito-ryu and Goju Sensei through actively traveling the world and training in Japan, Okinawa, Hong Kong & the USA. He has competed at international levels in kata and kumite in the USA, Japan and Australia & Asia. Jason has received Dan ranks while living inside Japan (from Sotokawa, an 8th Dan who gained his 3rd Dan from Kenwa Mabuni) and received a 6th Dan in Shito-ryu in 2007 from Hanshi Sells. See Jason's lineage in the "Shito-ryu family tree"... See Jason's full karate biography...	Sensei Greg Story, Ph.D. 5th Dan Shito-ryu Japan Sensei Story has lived most of his adult life in Japan and holds a 5th Dan in Shito-Ryu. Sensei Greg achieved 5th Dan in 1986 inside Japan. He gained his Ph.D. through study done inside Japan and today is the General Manager of Shinsei Bank in Tokyo. He competed annually in Australian and Japanese tournaments very successfully over a 17 year period in the 1970s and 80s. And was the Sensei under which Sensei jason Armstrong gained his Shodan. See Greg's lineage in the "Shito-ryu Karate lineage chart" See full article on Sensei Story...
Sensei Ringwood, Shotokan 5th dan California Sensei Penny has 28 years experience in the traditional style of Japanese Shotokan Karate-do. Her primary tuteledge under the direction of world renowned instructor, Master Hidetaka Nishiyama, 9th Dan. She received 5th Dan in January 2006 from Sensei Ray Dalke. She is one of the foremost senior female instructors of J.K.A. Style Karate-do in the United States, established and operating independently in Marina Del Rey/Playa Del area for the past eightteen years. She is four time AAKF National Individual Kata Champion 1989, 1990, 1995, and 1996 (1st in individual and team Kata). Silver Medalist (Enbu) at the ITKF 6th World Karate Championships held in Montreal, Canada, November, 1992. And posses many other international competition titles. Visit Sensei Penny's webpage... See Penny's lineage in the "Karate family tree"	Sensei Peter Wetherspoon 5th Dan, Koryu-Uchinadi Australia Began training in 1982 with Renbukan Shito-ryu obtaining Shodan in 1986 and Godan from Hanshi McCarthy in 2010. He became heavily involved in tournaments, both with points based & Koshiki(contact) systems of competition. The nomadic nature of his work allowed him the freedom to travel to many Dojos throughout Australia and from time to time overseas (including Japan). His Dojo is located in Toowoomba, Queensland at the local Police Citizens Youth Club and has a current active membership of over 130 students. Visit Sensei Peter's webpage... See Peter's lineage in the "Karate family tree"	Sensei Gary Edwards, Shito-ryu 5th Dan He began Karate in 1987. In 1992 he won the All-Canadian IKA (International Karate Association) Championships in June. In Australiain 1991 he won the 6th Kubota Cup IKA World Titles. He has trained in Japan and in 1994 placed 3rd in the World Koshiki Championships in Japan. Over the years he has trained with numerous famous Sensei in the USA, Canada and Australia. In his 40s he remains and active tournament competitor. Visit Sensei Garry's webpage... See Garry's lineage in the "Shito-ryu lineage chart"	Sensei David Leiws Shito-ryu 4th Dan Australia Starting karate in the 1970s sensei Dave has more than 30 years of experience. He aids as an instructor and advisor to the University of the Sunshine Caost Karate Dojo in Australia. He has visited and trained in Japan and received his 3rd Dan there in 1986. Visit Sensei Dave's webpage... See Dave's lineage in the "Shito-ryu lineage chart"
Sensei Larry Daugherty 4th Dan, Shito-ryu California has been training for 33 years and teaching for 28. He earned his black belt degrees in Shotokan karate under Sensei George Takahashi at the West L.A. Karate School and also trained under Sensei Frank Smith (Shotokan), Sensei Victor Young (Shotokan) and Sensei Jason Armstrong (Shito Ryu). He has been a member of the Amgen Karate Club since its inception in 1994. Visit Sensei Larry's webpage... See Sensei Larry's karate lineage in the "Karate family tree"...	Sensei Greg Scovell 4th Dan, Shito-ryu Australia Sensei Greg Scovell (3rd Dan) started Karate in 1972. He has trained within Asia, lived in Japan and due to travel related work gained Shodans in Tae Kwon do, Wu Su and Kyokushin before finally settling on the Sunshine Coast. He achieved Shodan through Sandan in Shito Ryu whilst training under Sensei Jason Armstrong. Visit Sensei Greg's webpage... See Sensei Greg's karate lineage in the "Karate family tree"...	Sensei Shawn Danaher 4th Dan, Shotokan California Sensei Shawn Danaher began his karate training in 1993 under Marcus Young (Sensei Victor's son). He was promoted to 2nd degree black belt by Sensei Young in ‘03, 3rd degree in ’06 and 4th degree in 2010. Shawn has worked on several action films, including “The Power Within”, “Tiger Heart”, and recently auditioned for a reality series pilot, “The Next Martial Arts Superstar”. Sensei Shawn has experience in many national/international open and traditional competitions and feels that it is important to share his experiences with the students. He has received many First Place and Grand Champion Awards. Visit Sensei Shawn's Dojo webpage... See Sensei Shawn's karate lineage on the Shotokan family tree....	Sensei Ed Mundy, 4th dan, Shotokan Sensei Ed got his first taste of Martial Arts in the 1960s at the age of 14 learning White Crane Kung Fu in Texas. While attending UC Irvine, he trained with Sensei Gary Tsutsui of Japan Ryobu Kai Karate who is under Sensei Kiyoshi Yamazaki. He transferred to UC Santa Barbara where he was exposed to Goju Karate under Sensei John Griffin and earned his black belt in that style in 1978. Mundy was selected as Team Captain for the UCSB team in 1979 and was able to train with many top Martial Artists from other styles. When the Karate program was disbanded from the college, Ed was asked to continue running the the Team and dojo program. This University dojo was then turned over to Shito Ryu Sensei John Sells. He now trains with Sensei Young at the camarillo Shotokan Karate Dojo. Visit Sensei Ed's Dojo webpage... See Sensei Ed's karate lineage on the Shotokan family tree....
Nick Lukich, Shito-ryu 3rd Dan Nick has trained in Japan, Australia and the USA. He co-founded the University of the Sunshine Coast Karate Dojo. Sensei Nick has recently moved back the USA to teach at the Amgen Dojo in California. Visit Nick's webpage... See Nick's karate lineage in the "Karate family tree"...	Sensei Gavin Dix, 3rd dan	Senpai Sarven McClinton 2nd dan Shito-ryu Sarven has trained and lived in Japan and studied in Goju and Shito-ryu clubs. He received his nidan in Shito-Ryu and today runs a dojo at the University fo South Australia. Of late he has been active in both semi contact and full contact events. Visit Sarven's webpage... See Adrian's karate lineage in the "Karate family tree"...	Senpai Adrian Cartland, 2nd dan Adrian began his training in 1996 in a derivative of Goju Kai, eventually obtaining the rank of Nidan in that style. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and in 2004 was encouraged to begin running a Dojo in Adelaide. In 2009 his Dojo joined the Traditional Japanese Karate Network and Adrian successfully retested as a Nidan. Besides Karate Adrian has also trained in western fencing, Iaido and Kendo, obtaining upper Kyu levels in the latter two, and currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Adrian works as a Lawyer specialising in Commercial and Taxation law. Visit Adrian's webpage... See Adrian's karate lineage in the "Karate family tree"...

Clubs involved in network activities include:

Amgen Shito ryu - California

Buderim Karate Dojo - Sunshine Coast

Budokan Shotokan, Qld - Australia

Camarillo Shotokan - California

Fontana Karate Club - California

Goshin-ryu, Carina - Australia

Israeli Karate Federation - Israel

Kenjufudokai - Japan

Kyokushinkaikan, Roppongi - Tokyo

Magill Dojo - South Australia

Mappleton Dojo, Qld - Australia

Redlands Dojo, Qld - Australia

Richmond Martial Arts - Virginia

Seacliff Dojo - South Australia

Seaside Shotokan Dojo - California

Seito Shito-Ryu, Santa Barbara

Seiwakai Goju, Qld - Australia

Seto Juku JKA - Tokyo

Toowoomba Koryukan, Qld - Australia

University of Qld Dojo - Australia

Vern Vaden Shotokan - Los Angeles

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