Sixth Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Second Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai Master Instructor - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Coach - American Coaching Effectiveness Program - Endorsed by the U.S.O.C. Safe Sport Certified USA Karate National Champion - Kata/Kumite 8x USA Junior Olympic Champion - Kata/Kumite 3x Junior Pan American Champion - Kumite Senior Pan American Champion - Kumite 2x Former US National Team Member AAU All American
Diana Kuhn Sensei, Instructor
Fifth Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Second Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai First Degree Black Belt - Mugai Ryu Iaido Safe Sport Certified
Bryce Combs Senpai, Instructor
Third Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Second Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai RefereeUSA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified USA Karate National Champion International Karate Champion Buckner Marital Arts Competition Team Captain
Drew Combs Senpai, Instructor
Second Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Second Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified
Austin Hensley Senpai, Instructor
Third Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Self Defense Instructor Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified
Ryan Levin Senpai, Instructor
Third Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Self Defense Instructor Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified
Mark Reed Instructor
Second Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate First Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified
Allison Reed Instructor
Second Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate First Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified USA Karate National Champion Buckner Marital Arts Competition Team Member
Janecke Santoro Instructor
Second Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate First Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified
Ben Ndiaye Instructor
First Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate
First Degree Black Belt - Shotokan Karate Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified Senegal Senior National Champion Senegal Junior National Championship
Rakhi Bawa Instructor
Second Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified USA Karate National Champion Buckner Marital Arts Competition Team Captain
Augusto “Goose” Catalan Instructor
First Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Various ranks from 1st Dan-3rd Dan in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do Training in Judo, Jiu Jitsi, Hapkido, wrestling, and various weapons arts 37 years of martial arts training and experience
Matthew York Assistant Instructor
Second Degree Black Belt - Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Karate Second Degree Black Belt - Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin Ryu Kai Referee - USA National Karate do Federation Safe Sport Certified USA Karate National Champion Buckner Marital Arts Competition Team Member
Michael-Vincent Malanyaon Instructor
Punong Guro in Filipino Martial Arts (Arnis / Eskrima / Kali) - Master Level FMA & BJJ - Over a decade of FMA competitions and other styles of competitions
Reviews
"Mr. Buckner is an amazing leader. He cares about everyone who walks into his dojo. He understands kids and encourages them to grow at their own pace. He believes in personal best. Our son’s confidence, strength and focus improves with every class."
-Amy B.
"The staff is great and very qualified. The classes are set up perfectly for all ages and they genuinely care about each and every student’s personal development. 100 % satisfied!!!"
-Scott Y.
"Committed instructors, decades of experience and a passion for the art!"
-Robert C.
"At Buckner Martial Arts the instructors not only teach the art of karate but help students nurture their skills, develop talent and inspire results. Thank you Shihan Buckner for developing a solid foundation for Allison to become a true leader!"
-Vlad R.
"It is in my opinion the best martial arts school in the country. The instructors are kind and the student are like family. If you want too learn the martial arts and enjoy the company of like minded people, then you will never regret training at The Buckner Martial Arts school."