About Our Head Instructor- 6th Dan, Sensei Earnest Sumpter began training in the arts in 1966 while serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. He began his training in Uechi Ryu Karate 1974, Sensei Sumpter received his Black Belt from Master David Finklestein of NY City.
Sensei Sumpter studies have introduced him to the art of Varminnae and Kung Fu under Sifu Jim Daniels , Sensei Sumpter also received training in Yoshinkhan Aikido and Goju Ryu Karate.
Sensei is presently a student of Master James Thompson 9th Dan, who is one of the Original students of Master Kanei Uechi. Master James Thompson is the Head Instructor of the Kokusai Association.
School Instructors-
Justin Giaccoletti 5th degree Black Belt//
Harold Clark 3rd Degree// //
Zachary Kennerly 3nd degree// //
Our instructors take this responsibility of teaching Uechi Ryu Karate seriously, they enjoy what they do and look forward to working with the people who want to be part of our Dojo.
Below - 1st frame -Sensei Sumpter, Mrs Thompson and Kelsey a student
2nd frame one of our Instructors Harold Clark