ADULTS
Instructors

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

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

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