Our head instructor, James Taylor, has 32 years of karate training and holds an 8th degree black belt in shito ryu karate, as well as a 1st degree black belt in Katsugo kickboxing. Certified personal trainer and has previous experience as a security advisor.
Kyoshi Taylor is the assistant director of the Kita Kaze Bujutsu Kai.
STAFF
KYOSHI JAMES TAYLOR
KYOSHI JERRY HENKINS
Kyoshi Henkins holds an 8th degree black belt in shito ryu karate and is also our head kobudo (weapons) and taijitsu instructor
KYOSHI ERIC LOURIA
Kyoshi Louria holds a 7th degree black belt in shito ryu karate and is our head instructor in Iaido (Japanese sword).
ZAKARY TAYLOR
Renshi Zak holds a 3 rd degree black belt in shito ryu and has been teaching for 8yrs, and Kyoshi James’ son. He has been training since he was four, and he shows maturity and teaching ability beyond his years.
LIAM ANSLOW
Sensei Liam has a first degree black belt and is a great addition to our North Wind family. He has trained in Shito-Ryu at North Wind Martial Arts for eight years and serves as one of our evening instructors and summer camp counselors. In addition to his achievements inside the dojo, Liam is earning his Eagle Scout badge and is CPR certified.
CRISTINA TAMASAN
Sensei Cristina has a first degree black belt and serves as one of our after-school, evening class and Saturday morning instructors. She has trained in Shito-Ryu at North Wind Martial Arts for 11 years. Kristina has competed at local karate competitions and also competes on the wrestling team at Oviedo High School.
PRESTON NOBLIN
Sensei Preston is one of our after-school and evening instructors. He has trained at North Wind Martial Arts for 14 years.
MORGAN SHAW
Sensei Morgan leads our Saturday morning class and has trained in the art of Shito-Ryu for 11 years. She is a recent graduate of Lake Howell High School and is taking classes at Seminole State Community College. She has trained students of all ages in the after-school program, summer camp and evening classes.
JOHN HARRIS
Sensei John is one of our substitute instructors and he holds a first degree black belt. While he currently resides in Tennessee, he stops by the dojo to assist in our Saturday morning class when he is in town.