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Joshu Niban (2nd Degree Junior Black Belt) Started training at age 8 Participates in school band (plays Oboe) Enjoys drawing and art Really enjoys seeing students grow and achieve goals along their karate journey

Joshu Yonban (4th degree junior black belt) Training since at 7 years old Play sax in Wilmington band Participates in robotics team Enjoys passing on knowledge to younger students and being able to be there for them if they need … Read More

Ikkyu Training since 10 years old Play cello in Strings in Wilmington Participates in robotics club Enjoy seeing students grow as karate students and as people

Shodan Training since 5 years old Plays tenor sax in the Wilmington Band Participates in the model UN club at school Enjoys seeing students actively learning and making progress in their karate

Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Trains alongside 2 of his sisters (one of 5 kids in his family) Enjoys drawing and dungeons and dragons Aedan likes helping people and watching then grow

Joshu Niban (2nd Degree Jr Black Belt) Enjoys rock climbing and skiing Anja likes to work with students and see them progress.  She also enjoys passing down Karate skills to other people, just like her instructors did for her.

Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Has been training since 8 years of age Enjoys making YouTube videos, bike riding, spending time with family, and most importantly, training at karate. Dom enjoys helping people along their path in karate and seeing … Read More

Training since 7 years old Nidan (Second degree black belt) Attends Umass Lowell for biomedical engineering Trains with brother and father Ela enjoys working with kids and helping with growing their confidence, just like it has helped her own confidence … Read More

Training since 4 years old Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt) Trains with brother and dad (also a Black Belt) Enjoys gaming Peter enjoys working with all different types of students to help them get the best out of themselves

3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan ) Matsubayashi Karate Do 3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) Shotokan Karate Former Instructor of the year Started training in martial arts in 1980 Previous Training: Judo, Mauy Thai, Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing 3 Children, 3 … Read More