ADULTS

Instructors

3rd Degree Black Belt – Sandan certified through USA Wado Federation
Certified Regional Judge for Kata and Kumite through USA National Karate-Do Federation
Trained in various forms of martial arts since 1990; Primary interest centered on the study Wado-Ryu and Wado-Kai Karate.
Additional training includes Shito-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, and fencing as well as various other competitive activities.
An active volunteer with Live Love – a local service organization helping the Chandler community with large international impact in Malawi and Liberia.

Began training in 2011
Youth and Adult Instructor
Competed State and International tournaments
Gold, Silver and Bronze medal placings
Achieved Shodan (first degree black belt in 2016)
Achieved Nidan ( Second degree black belt in 2019)
Certified Regional Judge for Kata and Kumite through USA National Karate-Do Federation

Began my martial arts journey in 1985 studying Chinese Kempo
Have trained and studied a variety of martial arts and self-defense systems
Most notably, I achieved my First Dan in Taekwondo (ITF affiliate)
Retired law enforcement 25 years, where I was a firearms instructor, force options instructor, response for active shooter instructor, and a member of the SWAT team for 12 years.
Cmac Competition Team Coach

Began training in Wado Karate alongside her son
Youth and Adult Instructor
Competed in local Arizona Tournaments
Gold Medalist in Kata
Achieved Nidan (Second degree black belt)
Certified Regional Judge for Kata and Kumite through USA National Karate-Do Federation
Serves as experienced mentor to other karate parents and guardians
Served as Booster Club President of Champion Foundation of Arizona: Chandler Chapter
Has been an integral part of organizing and leading the Chandler Martial Arts Elite Competition team locally and at out of state tournaments since 2011
Moved to the United States from London, England in 1995 and now enjoys being part of the Chandler community with her husband and son.