ASKU Dojos

New Jersey

Bressaw's Middlesex Karate Sensei William Bressaw 523 New Brunswick Avenue Fords, NJ 08863 Phone: (732) 738 - 8199   216 Tingley Lane North Edison, NJ 08820 (908) 757 - 9292 Website: www.bressawskarate.com Sensei Bressaw is the Chief Instructor of the American Shukokai Karate Union, and one of the 4 chief instructors of Kimura Shukokai International. He is ranked 7th Dan in Shukokai and has been teaching karate for over 34 years (since 1966). Sensei Bill attained the rank of 3rd Dan in an Okinawan style of Karate by the time he met and started training with Sensei Kimura in January of 1971. By August of 1971 he was officially recognized as a 3rd Dan in Shukokai Karate by Sensei Kimura. He has been teaching steadily in his Fords, NJ Dojo for more than 18 years, and recently opened another dojo in Edison NJ. He has participated in and won tournaments in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Ocean Shukokai Karate Sensei Brett Fingerman 638 Ocean Avenue Long Branch, New Jersey (732) 222-6888 e-mail: brettfingerman@verizon.net   Brett Fingerman is a 4th Dan with over 25 years of martial arts experience. He is a many times national sparring champion, as well as winning individually and as a member of the U.S. team at Shukokai World Tournments. Holding an elementary school teaching certificate as well as ten years experience teaching elementary and middle school children in the public school (and nearly 20 teaching karate), he helps children reach their potential.

Tenafly Kimura Shukokai Sensei Gavin Armstrong Phone: (201) 569-5200 Tenafly, NJ www.shukokai.com Sensei Gavin Armstrong, 5th Dan, began his training in 1974 in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where he was born.   He came to the USA in 1979. Sensei Gavin taught classes under Shihan Kimura for many years. He strictly adheres to the technique and method taught by Sensei Kimura, and continues in the tradition of constantly looking for ways to improve the techniques.   He continually trains with other Kimura Shukokai instructors from around the USA as well as around the World. www.shukokai.com

River Dell Shukokai Karate Center Michael has a rank of Black Belt - Fifth Degree and Martha has a rank of Black Belt - Fourth Degree. They both originally trained with the World Chief Instructor, Shihan Kimura, at his Hackensack, New Jersey Dojo.       Michael started training in 1978 and Martha in 1987. On Shihan Kimura's passing in 1995, Michael and Martha continued training with one of his top instructors, Sensei Mac Albus, at his Shukokai Karate Center in Pearl River, New York.   Michael has represented the U.S.A. Shukokai Karate Team and competed individually in 11 Shukokai World Championships for the past 22 years. Martha has represented the U.S.A. Shukokai Karate Team and competed individually in 7 World Championships for the past 16 years. Their competitions have taken both of them to world championships in the countries of England, Finland, Switzerland, South Africa, Portugal, U.S.A., Germany. Michael's competed in the 2006 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. Michael is a two-time World Champion and Martha has won Silver and Bronze in recent World Championships.   Our Oradell, New Jersey dojo has new Swain Mats, as "Safety Is Our Priority". We offer a variety of classes for adults and children (5 yrs & up). The first trial class and karate uniform is Free and we do not have Contracts.   At River Dell Shukokai Karate Center, "We Hit Harder!" 227 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 (201) 262-7440 rdkarate@hotmail.com

Glen Ridge Shukokai Karate 855 Bloomfield Avenue Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 973-748-5282 973-748-5282 www.glenridgeshukokaikarate.com

Michigan

Midwest Shukokai Karate Sensei Joseph Nies, 4th Dan 311 Houghton Street Ontonagon, MI 49953 Phone: (906) 753-4897 e-mail:  jmnies@up.net

Sensei Joe Nies is the chief instructor for the Midwest Shukokai Karate Dojo. He has been training and teaching Kimura Shukokai for nearly three decades. His guidance has produced some of the best karate practioners in Michigan and perhaps the United States. Sensei Nies is assisted by Sensei Jackie Schneck, 3rd Dan.

Shukokai Karate School Sensei Jason I. Niemi, 4th Dan PO Box 231 Stephenson, MI 49887 Phone: (906) 753-4897 e-mail: niemi@dreamscp.com Sensei Jason I. Niemi is the chief instructor for the Michigan Shukokai Karate Dojo. He has been training and teaching Kimura Shukokai Karate for nearly 20 years. Sensei Niemi is a Conservation Officer for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources where he enforces fish and game laws. Niemi, a member of the American Shukokai Men's A Team in international competition, is an official referee for Kimura Shukokai sanctioned tournaments both in the USA and overseas.

California

California Shukokai Karate Sensei Norman Ensil, 3rd Dan 10431 Lemon Ave, Suite M Alta Loma, CA, 91737 Phone: (909) 476-3600 Mobile: (951) 415-0285 e-mail:   calishukokai@hotmail.com

Sensei Norman Ensil 3rd Dan I started training in Cape Town, South Africa with Shihan Chris Thompson in 1982, and stopped full time karate 1987. During this time, I won a National Title, and started the Northpine Dojo with my brother, Sensei Christopher Ensil. This dojo later became Boland Honbu Dojo with Shihan Chris Thompson's approval. From 1987, I trained on a part time basis at the Northpine Dojo as this was all I could manage due to studies and work comittments. In 1999, I moved to California, and trained with David Blair in the Shotokan style for a short while as there was no Shukokai close by. This is very different from our style, and I preferred the dynamics of Shukokai. After a visit to S. Africa in 2004, and winning first place in an open Provincial tournament, I was encouraged by Shihan Chris and Sensei Christopher to start Kimura Shukokai in California, and was introduced to Shihan Bill Bressaw. So here we are, California Shukokai Karate is up and running on the West Coast, and growing.