Friends of the Dojo

In addition to all of our fellow Kenukai dojos, we have some more local contacts who are friends of our dojo.  Please see their bios and visit their websites for more info about their programs and upcoming events!

In DC/Maryland/Virginia

Sensei Rik Lostritto of Gaithersburg MD.  Rik is the Sensei for Stan and Brian.  He has studied Uechi-ryu under Sensei John Spencer (8th Dan) and kobudo under Sensei Shinyu Gushi (9th Dan). Please visit his site for more detail regarding his dojo and programs! www.uechimd.com

Sensei Robert Eisenburg runs his dojo in Damascus MD.  He has been a Uechi ryu practitioner for many years. He studied under Sensei Marty Dow, and currently, with Sensei James Foley of St. Louis.

Sensei Nestor Folta studies Uechi-ryu karate-do under Sensei Kanmei Uechi.  His dojo resides in Oakton VA., where he oversees a very active martial arts program! www.awcnf.com

Senseis Donna Weiting and Dana Sheets of the Washington Karate Academy.  The Academy was first founded Robert Kaiser, Renshi-Rokudan.  Donna studied under Sensei Kaiser and his teachers, Frank Gorman, 8th degree black belt, and Sensei Ken Nakamatsu, 9th degree black belt, of Okinawa.  www.wkadojo.com

Outside Maryland

Sensei James Thompson the Head Instructor of the Okinawan Karate Academy. Sensei Thompson has had over 45 years experience in the martial arts and currently holds the rank of Kyoshi Hachidan, Eighth Degree Black Belt. He has received his Master Instructor certificate from the Grand Master of the system, Kanei Uechi. Not only has Sensei Thompson become proficient in Uechi Ryu Karate, he has also trained in Okinawan Kobudo, Aikido, Judo, Tang Soo Do, and other Asian martial arts. www.BennettsKarate.com

Sensei Ernie Sumpter of Philadelphia, Pa. Sensei Sumpter is a long-term practitioner of Uechi-ryu karate-do, who is affiliated with Sensei James Thompson. 7147 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119-1842  (Map) philauechiryuweebly.com

Phone: (215) 248-4855

Other Martial Arts Friends in Maryland

Master Monique Washington of Washington’s Karate Dojo.  Master Washington blends Tae Kwon Do with traditional Japanese karate that is targeted to self-defense for women. She runs a very active program!  See her website for more info. washingtonsksd.googlepages.com

Roma and Fred Strathman run the Tomiki-Ryu style Aikido dojo in College Park MD.  Roma and Fred are students of Sensei Karl Geis, Fugakukai. Roma is Brian’s Aikido sensei and they operate a wonderful dojo dedicated to helping others master this deceptive art!  Please visit their dojo for more info!  www.aikidomd.com