Instructor Name: Shihan Fumio Demura
Genbu-Kai International Chairman

Contact:genbukai@earthlink.net

Shihan Fumio Demura serves as director and Chief Instructor for the Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai International, an organization encompassing over 25,000 students in more than 30 countries. He introduced Shito-Ryu Karate and Okinawan Kobudo to the USA in 1965. He started teaching in California and was introduced to the public by Black Belt Magazine.

He started Karate demonstrations at the Japanese Village and Deer Park in Buena Park, California in 1968, the first professional Karate demonstration in the world.

In 1971 Demura sensei’ first book ‘Shito-Ryu Karate was published and was quickly followed by a number of bestselling books on karate and kobudo. In 1975 Fumio Demura was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame and was awarded ‘Martial artist of the Year’.

In 1974 he entered into the Hong Kong film industry and in 1975 he entered into the Hollywood film industry. His movie credits also include The Island of Dr. Moreau , Karate Kid I, II, III, IV, Rising Sun, Mortal Kombat, Walker Texas Ranger and the upcoming film Millennium film “Ninja.”

Shihan Demura travels the world teaching martial arts in its many forms with as much enthusiasm and passion as ever. Recent accomplishments include induction into the World Martial Arts Masters Association Hall of Fame (2006) and recipient of the Arnold Martial Arts Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (2008)

In addition to his teaching and giving seminars he has been responsible for the following California based events:

• Annual Martial Arts Against Hunger Demonstration (1990 to present)
• Annual US-Japan Expo Tournament (1989 to present)
• Annual California Police/Fire Games, Karate Competition (1968 to present)
• Annual International Invitational Goodwill Karate Tournament (1972 to present)

Sensei Demura emphasizes personal growth and mental discipline in his training to help people become better human beings.

“In Genbu-Kai Karate our goal is for every one of our students to have a strong character and to have the successful life of a good person - this is the core of our way, our Samurai spirit.”

“The main purpose of martial arts training is to develop the moral character of the individual so that he or she can reach their full potential as compassionate human beings and productive members of society.” – Shihan Fumio Demura

Click to see Master Demura's Trailer from the movie NINJA

Instructor Name: Doug Corlew
Owner and Chief Instructor

Contact:corlew@thedojollc.com

Doug Corlew's introduction into the Martial Arts began at the age of 11 in Portland Oregon. He began practicing Korean Tang Soo Do under the instruction of Alan LaCross for 3 years earning a Junior Red Belt. After Mr. LaCross moved to Michigan, Sensei Corlew decided to enroll in the Japan Karate Federation to study Japanese Karate from Master Junki Yoshida from Japan. The next 5 years was spent learning Shindo Jinen Ryu (Ryobu-kai) Karate-do and bojutsu (the staff).

The During his training with Master Yoshida, Sensei Corlew competed in several AAU, USKF state, regional, and National Competitions. Titles include the 1984 and 1985 AAU Oregon State and Northwest Regional Kata & Kumite Medals and the 1986 and 1987 USAKF Oregon State and Northwest Regional Kata & Kumite, 1st Place Advanced Division and 5th place in Kumite at the 1987 National Championships. He also assisted in teaching kid's class for both Mr. LaCross and Master Yoshida.

Upon moving to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona in Tucson, Sensei Corlew continued with the Japan Karate Federation of Master Fumio Demura, the first person to introduce Shito-ryu to the USA. Since 1987, Master Demura has been an inspiration and guiding force in both Sensei Corlew's martial arts pursuits and life pursuits.

Even as a Brown Belt, he began teaching Karate classes during the evening at the University of Arizona Karate Club and The Tucson Japan Karate Federation from 1987 to 1992. Throughout college, Sensei Corlew also found time to compete in tournaments and win. He received a 1st degree Black Belt (February, 1991) in Shito-ryu Karate from Master Demura, and continued teaching in Tucson until he left in June of 1992.

Upon Graduating with a B.S in Engineering Mathematics from the University of Arizona, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy. Sensei chose his first duty station in Japan so he could continue his training in the martial arts. In Yokohama, Japan he was able to train at the dojo (training hall) that Master Demura trained at as a child. In addition to training with Sakagami Sensei at the Hombu Dojo, he also trained in Fushin Ryu Karate-do (lineage to Konishi, Otsuka, and Miyagi) and Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu Roppokai with Master Seigo Okamoto on the Yokosuka Naval Base until 1996.

In 1996, Sensei Corlew chose to work with the Marine Corps and live on Okinawa. He practiced and received rank in several martial arts to include:

• Motobu-ryu Udun-di Kobujutsu and Tuite (Grappling, Pressure Points and Weapons) under Seikichi Uehara (1904-2004)
• Ryukyu Kobudo (Okinawan Weapons) under Eisuke Akamine (1925-1999)
• Muso Shinden-ryu Iaido (Japanese Swordsmanship) under Hanshi Nishihara
• Mugai-ryu Iaido (Japanese Swordsmanship) under Hanshi Hamamoto

Motobu-ryu Udun-di under 93 year old Master Uehara was his main focus during his stay in Okinawa. Doug Corlew at the time was the only non Japanese training with O'Sensei Uehara, and the only American to be ranked by Master Uehara.

Sensei Corlew returned to the US in 1998 to work for the US Navy Tactical Training Group in San Diego. He continued his Shito-ryu Karate and Okinawan Kobudo training at Master Demura's dojo in Santa Ana, California, receiving his Nidan rank in February 1999. He also taught classes for disadvantage and at-risk youths in group homes in San Diego.

At the end of 1999, Sensei Corlew resigned his commission from the US Navy and was hired by Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, returning to his university home. Master Demura recognized Doug Corlew as an instructor (Sensei) and awarded him his Sandan rank in 2005. Since September 1999 he has been teaching Martial Arts to the Tucson community, through Parks & Recreation Classes, Self-Defense Seminars, and at his own dojo, 'The Dojo' in midtown Tucson. Though most of his time is spent teaching others, he continues to learn and compete in Karate-do and Kobudo because he is a student of the art as he was when he first started: 'The more I learn; I realize how little I know. Maybe in two or three lifetimes I will understand the art'.

Sensei Corlew's reputation as a karate teacher is strengthened by his open-mindedness, especially about the value of various forms of karate. He devotes his energy to the teaching of the martial arts. What marks this man is his intense desire to be fair and compassionate in teaching. He well understands the needs of every student and has them work toward their own personal goal by combining the traditions of the past with modern approaches to training.

Recent accomplishments include:

• United States America National Karate Federation (USANKF) Certified Kata and Kumite Judge
• USANKF/United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Certified Coach
• American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Certified Coach
• 2009 USANKF National Champion for 40+ Advanced Kumite

Instructor Name: Dave Stefanovich
Karate Instructor

Contact: dave@thedojollc.com

Instructor Name: Paul Gattone
Kendo / Karate Instructor

Contact: paul@thedojollc.com

Instructor Name: Mark Cann
MMA/Jujitsu Instructor

Contact: cannbudo@aol.com

Sensei Mark Cann is a 4rd Dan in Danzanryu Jujitsu and co-founder of Hiraido Jujitsu, a Mixed Martial Arts System. He has 35 years of martial arts experience, holds rank in four different martial arts styles, and is a 5 time National jujitsu kata and Freestyle champion. Sensei Cann's main concerns as an instructor are to provide a safe training environment and to develop the students' character.

Sensei Cann began his martial arts training in Judo at the age of 7 from father Donald Fitzsimmons-Cann. He competed and medaled in many local, state and regional tournaments, including the Junior Olympics. After the close of his Fathers school He began training in Danzanryu Jujitsu with Meleanna Tomooka (Holk)Shihan. He continued to enter the occasional Judo tournament into his late twenties. During Sensei Cann’s study of Danzanryu, he began to train in Matsunoryu Goshinjitsu with Vinson Holk Shihan. He has also studied Matsunoryu Kajukenbo and received his 1st Dan in Judo.

Sensei Cann holds a 1st Dan in Judo, 1st Dan in Matsunoryu Kajukenbo, 2nd Dan in Matsunoryu Goshinjitsu, and a 4th Dan in Danzanryu Jujitsu and has been studying and teaching Brazilian Jujitsu and Kickboxing for 17 years. He founded the system of Hiraido Jujitsu with John Mcgraugh Shihan and Elliott Lyle O-Sensei.  Hiraido Jujitsu is a MMA system.

Instructor Name: Clay Brown
Judo/ MMA Instructor

Contact: lilbuddha001@cox.net

Sensei Clay Brown is a Tucson native who has studied Judo under Steve Owens at Tucson Dojo since the age of 15 (1991). He also wrestled several years for Rincon High School and competed in numerous local and national Judo tournaments. He is a three time Arizona State Champion and two time Nevada State Champion in Judo and has been teaching adults and children since 2004.

Sensei Clay holds a 3rd degree black belt in Judo, 1st degree black belt in Matsuno-Ryu Jujitsu and 1st degree black belt in Hiraido Jujitsu.

Instructor Name: Jesse Jackson
Karate / Kobudo Instructor

Contact: info@thedojollc.com

I have been training for 13 years, teaching for 10 of those. I had originally trained with Sensei Marlon Moore (Wado-ryu) in Mesa Arizona and Sensei Ted Rabino and Senpai Marv Bradley (Anshin Bujutsu Kyokai) as well. For the past three years I have found a home here at "The Dojo" with Sensei Doug Corlew, which has been a very rewarding experience for me and has made it possible to continue my training and teaching in a positive environment.

Instructor Name: Laura Kamienski
Women's Self-Defense / Tae Kwon Do

Contact: info@thedojollc.com

Laura Kamienski holds a third degree black belts in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. Ms. Kamienski was named 2001 Instructor of the Year and 2002 Woman of the Year by the International Tae Kwon Do Union (ITU). She was also awarded the Outstanding Contribution to the Arts award by the North American Black Belt Hall of Fame and 2002 Instructor of the Year by the World Karate Union. Her other awards include three exemplary achievement medallions, which she earned for forms presentation and sparring.

Laura is a certified instructor with the National Women's Martial Arts Federation, International Tae Kwon Do Union and the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors. As ITU Pennsylvania State Director she was responsible for overseeing ITU rank testings and seminars.. Laura has also trained in other styles of martial arts including Krav Maga, Modern Arnis, American Wrestling, Shotokan Karate, JuJitsu and Kickboxing.

Ms. Kamienski has recently finished co-authoring  book with Sabum Nim Jennifer Lawler. Her book entitled, Training Women in the Martial Arts: A Special Journey , published by Wish Publishing is now available.

Laura has been a professional group fitness and aerobics instructor for over a decade and has been certified by the National Association of Professional Martial Artists to teach fitness kickboxing classes. Her experience makes CardioKicks! the PA area's premier fitness program combining practical martial arts techniques with the excitement and fun of traditional aerobic classes.

Laura has been teaching women's self defense seminars, workshops and courses for the past ten years. She is a certified self-defense instructor with the National Women's Martial Arts Federation. She has successfully trained in several women's self defense systems including: R.A.D.-Rape Aggression Defense Systems, ASAP Women's Street Defense Intensive, IMPACT Personal Safety, and S.D.I.O.-Self Defense From the Inside Out. She is the founder and creator of Empower! Self-defense for Women.

Ms. Kamienski's articles on women's self-defense have been published in several martial arts news and web magazines including ATA Magazine,Women in the Martial Arts, The Stand, Va-Voom and New Traditions, The Catalyst, Martial Arts Professional Magazine, Feminista.com and The Sunbury Daily Item. She has been featured in several publications including Central PA Magazine. Along with pursuing a graduate degree in philosophy at West Chester University of Pennsylvania