Sensei James Tawatao

Led by Sensei James Tawatao, all of our Senior Instructors have trained in Shotokan Karate for at least 35 years or more.  Four of them have received  their  black belts as well as their instructor's  certificates from Master Osamu Ozawa, direct pupil of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate. 

Each of our instructors is highly skilled in the art of Shotokan Karate and is totally devoted to the development and safety of our students. Their enthusiasm and  commitment is demonstrated by their willingness to teach as unpaid volunteers. While maintaining full time careers, they dedicate themselves to teaching our students and they share their martial art skills and knowledge with others because they love it and recognize the benefits of Karate and its priceless value.  

Front: Chuck Russell and  James Tawatao

Back: James Whitehead and Rey Braganza