Shihan William
I having been training in the marital arts for 35 years, primarily in Kyokushin Karate (6th Dan) and Iaijutsu (Chudan, Shin Shin Ryu). I have branched out into a number of styles/school in the last 35 years of Budo. I currently serve as a Branch Chief for the International Federation of Karate (IFK).
I studied under Ian Harris Shihan (two time uchi deshi under Mas Oyama Sosai & Branch Chief under Sosai & Tadashi Nakamura Kaicho-World Seido Karate), Larry Swanser Shihan & Newton James Soke-Bas-I Kyokushin Karate Organization.
Our goal at Kaizen Kan is to pass on the wisdom that was past on to us, to the next generation, to see the arts live and breath as they help improve the human qualities. These arts belong to everyone.
Professionally I have served our nation as a member of the U.S. Army (MOS 11B1P) and am a Federal Law Enforcement Agent. I am a proud father and husband
Sensei Scott
Sensei Scott is an instructor and has 25 years experience teaching and training in Kyokushin Karate (5th Dan). He is a firm be leaver in quality of quantity. Sensei Scott is a career law enforcement professional and father.
Shihan Larry
Osu ! and hello,
I am Sensei ( Lar) Swanser.
I came to begin a 35+ year journey on the path of Sosei Oyama inOctober 1979. After much discussion I and my wife were the first students in the Seattle dojo were we learned. Although we wore Seido patches on our gis we were trained in strict Oyama karate. Our Sensei (Ian Harris Shihan) had actually trained in the Tokyo Honbu on two occasions. Although we were technically Seido under Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura we remained an island of Kyokushin Kai. My best synopsis of our training is shortly viewed by watching the documentary "Fighting Black Kings"circa 1975-76. After nearly 35 years I left my Dojo and moved to Florida.
Shihan William Schrader became my kohai at age 11 years and trained with me for some 17 years. His passion and prowess was unbelievable ! I am very proud to have elevated him both 2nd and 3rd Dan. As his physical dynamics soften his wisdom replaced it. He is a very complete martial leader. I am proud to have trained with him. We are of a past generation and hope to carry the standards forward. Today's students are tomorrow's leaders.
Osu,
Shihan Larry Swanser (RIP 8/20/2018)
6th Dan Kyokushin Karate
Sempai Omar C
Sensei Omar has 35 plus year history in martial arts holds a number of ranks in varied styles including a 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate and as a Kick Boxing coach.
Sensei Omar is a proud father, Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer.