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Sensei Mike Russell
Owner/Chief Instructor. Sensei Mike began studying Martial Arts as a Marine in the early 80's, and began Wado-Ryu karate training in 1993.
He earned his Shodan rank in 1998 under the teachings of Sensei Jerry Odum. Sensei Jerry turned the JKI of NC Dojo over
to Sensei Mike on July 1st, 2000. Sensei Mike has continued his training under Sensei Dale Coker, the founder of JKI,
and has attained the rank of Nidan under Sensei Dale's guidance. Sensei Mike has numerous state and regional championships
spanning several years. In 2003, he earned a 3rd place bronze medal at the AAU National Championship. Sensei Mike became
a Deputy Sheriff for Forsyth County in 1989. As a Sergeant with the Forsyth County Sheriffs Office Sensei Mike held
classes on "Subject Control and Arrest Techniques" and "Physical Fitness Instructor Ratings" through the NC Justice Academy.
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Sensei Chris Sheaffer
Owner/Lead Instructor. Sensei Chris studied Tae Kwon Do and kick boxing as a young adult
before beginnig karate when he was 40 years old. Sensei Chris
earned a second place in Kata in his class in the 2004 National AAU
Tournament and won Grand Master in his class in the 2005 Atlanta Cup
international tournament. Sensei Chris is a child psychologist and has
particular interest in using martial arts instruction to help with
ADHD symptoms. He holds a Shodan rank in Wado Ryu karate.
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Kyoshi H.P. Henry
Sensei H.P. Henry, who considers himself a lifelong student of the asian martial arts, has been
training since 1978 and has trained in several systems of martial arts throughout the years. He is
Dan (black belt) ranked in Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Okinawan Kobudo and Marine Corps Martial
Arts (MCMAP). Sensei Henry is a noted historian who specializes in researching, interviewing and
writing about martial arts history and its pioneers here in the United States. He is the director
of the United Okinawan Kobujutsu Kai and his other professional martial arts affiliations include
the Isshinryu Network, IOTKA, USKK, Tomonokai, Jujitsu America, and the International Hoplology
Society. Sensei Henry joins our staff in 2011 and serves as our Instructor Trainer for the black
belt members of our dojo.
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Kyoshi Tim Pope
Lead Kobudo Instructor. Kyoshi Pope Obtained his Black Belt in September of 1987 and has attained a rank of Nanadan (7th degree) in Ryukyu Te Karate-do.
He also holds a black belt in Okinawa Kenpo-Kobudo under
Shihan Larry Isaac (under Odo Seikichi, kudan) and a black belt in Shorinryu Shorinkan Kobudo under Hanshi, kudan, Doug Perry.
He has been rated nationally in both kata and weapons and is still active in local competitions. His hobbies include
scuba diving, fishing, camping and hunting. His immediate family consists of his loving wife, Becky (of 30+ years), 2
children (and their spouses) and 3 (so far) wonderful grandchildren.
Favorite quote: "There are no advanced techniques"
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Sensei Robert Neal Sr
Owner/Instructor. Sensei Robert has been practicing Martial Arts since March of 2002, earning his black belt in April of 2006.
Sensei Robert has
participated in several competitions over the years winning numerous silver and gold
medals in both kata and kumite. He also teaches self defense courses at Forsyth Tech Community College.
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Sensei Linda Geda
Owner/Instructor. Sensei Linda has been practicing karate since 1998 and received her black belt in April 2006. Sensei Linda has a passion
for karate and hopes that more women will find the wholeness and fulfillment that it has given her.
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Sensei Leslie Kerr
Owner/Instructor.
Sensei Leslie has been studying the martial arts for over 17 years, earning a black belt rank in Tae Kwon Do
in 1998 and, a shodan rank (black belt) in Wado-Ryu in April 2006. She is very enthusiastic about
empowering women to study the martial arts and feel more confident about themselves and be more prepared
to take on any goal. Visit my Blog.
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Sensei Mark Fricault
Owner/Instructor. By day Sensei Mark is a mild mannered computer programmer. At night, he's a Dojo Rat eager to learn.
Sensei Mark began studying karate in Oct of 2002, at the ripe age of 41. He earned his Shodan rank in Wado-Ryu in June 2007.
Since then, he has turned his eager eye towards kobudo training with classical weapons under the guidance of Kyoshi Tim Pope,
and looks forward to learning more about pressure points as taught by Master Moran, and the healing aspects of the Martial Arts.
Favorite Quote: Y'aught not do that.
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Sempai Ben Dorr
Assistant Instructor. Sempai Ben is another great role model for everybody to watch. Not only is his karate strong, but his Black Belt Spirit
comes out in his everyday life. Sempai Ben is a Sergeant with the Forsyth County Sheriffs Office, where he fights crime on a daily basis.
Sempai Ben holds classes on gun and knife control for law enforcement personel, and as a seminar for JKI karate-ka. Sempai Ben earned his Shodan
rank in Wado-Ryu in May 2010.
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Sempai David Fraser
Started training in 2000 under Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura . Due to relocating over the years, he had the good fortune
of training in several styles of martial arts which include, Kyoshikin and Sanshinkai. Being a traditionalist at heart and yearning
to return to his traditional base, he sought out a system similar to his Japanese karate roots. He found what he was looking for in Wado-Ryu
and affiliated with the JKI dojo on January 2010. Currently David trains in Wado-ryu as well as Kobudo, and is pursuing the fundamentals of Ju-Jitsu.
David earned his Shodan rank in Wado-Ryu in June 2010.
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Daniel Beaudoin
Assistant Instructor.
Daniel earned his Shodan rank in Wado-Ryu in May 2010.
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Kohai Dylan Sheaffer
Junior Assistant Instructor. Kohia Dylan is a great role model for all teens thinking about
taking karate classes. Kohia Dylan earned his Shodan rank in April of 2006.
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