Monday, March 14, 2011

SHORIN-RYU KARATE


Sensei (Renshi) David Rogers

The head instructor of SHORIN-RYU KARATE is Sensei (Renshi) David Rogers, an internationally certified 6th degree Black Belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu ShorinKan Karate and a 4th degree Black Belt in Kobudo (Okinawan Art of Weaponry).  Additionally, Sensei David trains directly under and is awarded ranking by Grand Master, Hanshi Judan (10th degree Black Belt) Shugoro Nakazato Sensei in Okinawa, Japan and was personally awarded his Shihan (teaching) Certification from Nakazato Sensei in 2002.  In addition, he earned his B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts from is a substitute teacher (K-12) in the Paso Robles School District and is listed in the Madison Who’s Who 2008-2009.  For continuing education, Sensei David and Michelle travel to Okinawa at least annually for training under Nakazato Sensei, in addition to traveling to Southern California for training under his immediate instructor, Kyoshi Nabil Noujaim (8th degree Black Belt).

Sensei Michelle Rogers

The director of the LIL’ DRAGON, a pre-Karate program (for 3-7 year olds) is Sensei Michelle Rogers.  She is an internationally ranked 4th degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu ShorinKan Karate and a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kobudo.  Sensei Michelle has also taught Karate classes in the Paso Robles, San Miguel, and the Shandon Boys & Girls Club facilities.  In addition, Sensei Michelle holds a B.A. Degree in Education from San Diego State University, a State of California Emergency Teaching Credential and is a substitute teacher (K-12) in the Paso Robles School District.

The Lil’ Dragon activities are a pre-Karate program which emphasizes coordination, biomechanics and life skills.  Much of their training is directed toward the mental and physical discipline along with self-reliance, personal responsibility, self-defense and self-esteem.  In addition, students are introduced to karate skills and katas for their advancement to the regular karate program. 
  


Shorin-Ryu Karate is a first class dojo
with exceptional instructors and Senseis.
The dojo is fully equipped and
offers a well rounded opportunity
for growth and maturation.


Students of all ages and level
can receive excellent training
and instruction from Shorin-Ryu Karate.






Shorin-Ryu Karate has been the 'featured' Expect Success local business by Heritage Oaks Bank and received the SBCA (Small Business Commerce Association) 2010 Best of Business Award in the Martial Arts Category.

Their website www.karateshorinkan.com/pasorobles.php also has many pictures of their facilities and of them.  Their international website www.karateshorinkan.com/ provides much background on their lineage.
Shorin-Ryu Karate
1336 Railroad Avenue
Paso Robles, CA  93446
239-3232

Please pray for the prosperity and the success of Shorin-Ryu Karate as the teach the discipline of martial arts.  They are making a powerful impact on the lives of so many here in San Luis Obispo County.


5 comments:

  1. We love Sensei Michelle!!! My son has taken self-defense from her. He adored her! (Looking forward to it again this summer!) And I've sat on those benches for MANY a classes of my nephews! lol

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  2. Sensei David and Michelle are some of the most genuine people I know. They have been overly generous and kind to my family, on more than one occasion. They are passionate about what they teach. We miss them.

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  3. We LOVE them so much, they are TRULY one of a kind! BOTH boys have taken their classes and LOVED them. We WILL be back soon!!
    (I see L.Paul and Jordan in the picture!)

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  4. We love you guys! Nice to "see" you on this blog!!!

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  5. I really like what Joshswife said above. Sensei David and Sensei Michelle really are kind, thoughtful, and caring in all they do. I am grateful for them.

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