OKC Staff
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Steve Banchick - 9th Degree Black Belt - HanshiSenior Advisor Master Instructor - Shihan Steve Banchick, the director of programming, is a 9th degree black belt (master instructor) in Uechi Ryu Karate and a Massachusetts state certified physical education teacher. Steve has been crafting his art since 1970 with training in both the U.S. and Okinawa. He was awarded the coveted Shihan Master Instructor's Certificate from the Okinawan test board. As a certified Uechi Ryu instructor and a well-known self-defense instructor, Steve has helped many children and adults grow mentally and physically through the programs at OKC for over 40 years. |
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Andre Tippett - 7th Dan - KyoshiMaster Instructor - Shihan Advisor / Senior instructor Advanced Ranks Traditional Okinawan Weapons Instruction |
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Evan Dumas - 5th DanMaster Instructor - Shihan
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Memorial to Joe "Buddy" Hurley Memorial to Jack Summers |
The Black Belt Instructors at the Okinawan Karate Club are all Okinawan-certified. Each Black Belt must pass a qualification exam before being issued a degree and certificate. |