Instructors
Lisa Sudbury - Granbury, TX
Fred Blackford - Fort Worth, TX
Fred Blackford - Fort Worth, TX
Rank:
5th Dan in Karate and Kobudo, April 2018
1st Dan in Tuite, December 2012
Awarded by the Okinawa Shorin Ryu Matsumura Orthodox Karate and Kobudo Federation in Okinawa, Japan, under Grand Master Fusei Kise and Kaicho Isao Kise
Certifications through Athens Karate School
in Athens, Texas, under Hanshi John Shipes:
-Certified Instructor, Karate, 2012
-Certified Instructor, Kobudo, 2012
-Certified Instructor, Tuite, 2012
Teaching Experience:
Instructor in Shorin Ryu karate and Okinawan weapons (kobudo) in Dallas, Bedford, Irving, Terrell, San Angelo and Granbury since 2006.
Instructor at Tengan Dojo on U.S. Marine Corps Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, 2004-2005.
Previous Martial Arts Training:
- Songahm Tae Kwon Do,
Master G.K. Lee and Mrs. Kathy Lee
- Kung Fu, Mr. Bud Roberts
- Began martial arts training in 1993
Fitness Credentials / Experience:
- ACE-certified Personal Trainer (current).
- ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor (current)
- CPR/AED Certified through Red Cross
- PiYo Live instructor (July 2018)
- Former NETA-certified instructor in aerobic exercise
-Former Zumba / Zumba Gold instructor (license inactive)
-Physical Therapy Technician (2016) at Rehab Management Physical Therapy, Quinlan and Terrell, Texas
-Received training in body mechanics and the latest research in exercise science, from Kathy Smith, Mindy Mylree, T.amilee Webb, Susan Cooper (BodyBusiness, Austin, Texas) and others through seminars and workshops hosted by ACE, SCW, NETA (formerly the National Dance-Exercise Instructor Training Association) and the Exercise Safety Association (ESA)
Fred Blackford - Fort Worth, TX
Fred Blackford - Fort Worth, TX
Fred Blackford - Fort Worth, TX
Rank:
3rd Dan in Karate and Kobudo, April 2018
3rd Kyu in Tuite, August 2015
Certified Instructor, Karate, 2015
Certified Instructor, Kobudo, 2020
Awarded by Sensei Lisa Sudbury, Hanshi John Shipes, and the Okinawa Shorin Ryu Matsumura Orthodox Karate and Kobudo Federation, Okinawa, Japan, under Grand Master Fusei Kise and Kaicho Isao Kise
Teaching Experience:
Chief Instructor at Kaizen Fort Worth 2017 - present.
Chief Instructor at Kaizen Terrell 2017.
Assisted Sensei Sudbury with children and adult classes at North Texas Kenshin Kan from 2013 - 2017.
Instructor in Shorin Ryu karate and Okinawan weapons (kobudo) in San Antonio for 5+ years.
Previous Martial Arts Training:
- 2nd Dan, Matsubayashi Ryu Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo, under Sensei Michael Helton, 5thDan, awarded July 9, 1998. Active in studying/teaching for Sensei Helton until company move to Texas A&M University in August, 2001.
- Sho Dan, Matsubayashi Ryu Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo, February 15, 1997
- Taught classes at neighborhood community center from 1995 until mid 1996 when Basse Road dojo opened.
- Active martial arts training for approximately 11 years, including limited experience in Tae Kwon Do, Isshin Ryu Karate, and Korean Kempo.
Sudbury Sensei's instructors
Hanshi Jeff Ader
Hanshi-sei Fusei Kise
Hanshi Jeff Ader
Hanshi Jeff Ader, with 50 years in the martial arts, is 8th Dan and is one of five US Directors of our karate federation, the OSMKKF.
His philosophy of martial arts is eloquently conveyed through his writings, some of which can be found at his website.
This quote from an interview on his website sums up Hanshi Ader's philosophy well: "I be
Hanshi Jeff Ader, with 50 years in the martial arts, is 8th Dan and is one of five US Directors of our karate federation, the OSMKKF.
His philosophy of martial arts is eloquently conveyed through his writings, some of which can be found at his website.
This quote from an interview on his website sums up Hanshi Ader's philosophy well: "I believe that a good, traditional martial art teaches much more than the ability to defend oneself. During the course of intensive training the body improves and the self-concept grows stronger as well. With an improved self-image violence tends to decrease. I submit that martial arts training builds better citizens and is important to a peaceful society."
Kaicho Isao Kise
Hanshi-sei Fusei Kise
Hanshi Jeff Ader
Kaicho Isao Kise is President and Chef Instructor of our federation. Kaicho has trained for over 60 years.
Kaicho was taught by his father, Hanshi-sei Fusei Kise, from the age of 3.
He is in charge of our Honbu Dojo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, and dedicates himself to teaching and developing both juniors and adults.
Hanshi-sei Fusei Kise
Hanshi-sei Fusei Kise
Hanshi-sei Fusei Kise
Hanshi-sei Fusei Kise is the Grand Master of our karate style and is Meiyo Kaicho of our federation. He has trained in martial arts for over 65 years.
Hanshi-sei teaches classes at Camp Foster (Gunner's Gym) and Kadena Air Force Base (USO) in Okinawa, Japan, where he has trained countless students who have returned to the US and opened their own schools.