Tampa Family Martial Arts was founded by Sensei Bob Bolton in February 2004. As an affiliate Dojo of the I.O.G.K.F, we adhere to the Hoshin of the organization, "To protect the tradition of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate do as an intangible cultural treasure while promoting the art."
Our philosophy is and always will be to bring out the best in each student, and to continually "raise the bar". We do this in a progressive manner over time by challenging students to expect only the best possible personal performance in each and every class.
Sensei Bolton's rank is Nidan.
Sensei Michael Han is our Chief Instructor. His rank is Rokudan, or 6th degree black belt. He oversees all instructror training for TFMA. He has ttrained for over 41 years in Goju Ryu and Shotokan, and teaches advanced instructors training for IOGKF-USA Florida instructors. He trained in UK for 22 years and fortunately for us, came back to the US. He teaches our adult classes when his schedule permits. Sensei Han is one of the highest ranking IOGKF members in the United States today and brings a vast amount of knowlege and experience to this Dojo.
Sensei Randy Reiniger joined our staff in May 2004. He is a Sandan in Uechi Ryu Pangai Noon, one of the styles that emerged from Okinawa with roots to Chojun Miyagi Sensei.
Sensei Reinenger brings years of expertice and total intensity to the dojo. He has trained in many other styles of martial arts, with at least two years each in JuJitsu, Aikido, Iado (blade drawing), and Hungar Kung Fu. He has weapons training with the Staff, Sai, Te Naka and Samarai sword.
Sensei John Yacalis trains with us and brings over 36 years experience to our Dojo family. He has trained under Higaonna Sensei for 33 of those years. He spent 11 years in Japan and taught English at a university there. He speaks fluent Japanese as well as Russian. He also has experience in Chito Ryu and Uechi Ryu styles.
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