Dana and Chris have trained in Uechi-ryu karate for nearly 30 years at the Washington Karate Academy, under the tutelage of Robert Kaiser, Kyoshi-Hachidan, and his teachers, Frank Gorman, 9th degree black belt, and Sensei Ken Nakamatsu, 9th degree black belt, of Okinawa.
Ms. Sheets holds the rank of 7th degree black belt in Uechi-Ryu and is a certified master instructor (Shihan). She has more than twenty-five years experience training and teaching in the martial arts and has been an instructor since 1998. Her studies have included judo, arnis, adrenal stress training, qigong, and Uechi-Ryu. She is a proud member of the LBGTQ+ community.
Mr. Cox holds an 8th degree black belt in the traditional Okinawan style of Uechi Ryu Karate-do. He is a certified master instructor (Shihan). His training began in 1984 and continues today. He has also trained Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and MMA as well as Arnis.
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