Our Instructors

James E. Umbel – Owner/Chief Instructor

Started karate in 1978 under Sensei Frank E. Di Nunno. Became Owner/Chief instructor of the club in 1986. Awarded godan (5th. degree) via examination from Shihan Hiroyoshi Okazaki of the ISKF in October, 2017

Robert L. Colgan – Senior Instructor

Started karate under Sensei Umbel in February, 1999.  Awarded nidan (2nd. degree) via examination from Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki of the ISKF in September, 2014

Mike Wilson – Senior Instructor

Started karate under Sensei Umbel in February, 2006.  Awarded nidan (2nd. degree) via examination from Sensei Hiroyoshi Okazaki of the ISKF in June, 2015.

Philip Verbus – Senior Instructor

Started karate under Sensei Umbel in June, 1980.  Awarded shodan (1st. degree) via examination from Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki of the ISKF in November, 2002.