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Shito-ryu Karate-do Dento-kai is led by its CHIEF INSTRUCTOR BOB CHERONE. "Bob Sensei" has over 35 years of experience studying Japanese Martial Arts under his late teacher Fumio Demura, receiving 5th dan black belt in Karate and 4th dan in Okinawan Kobudo from him. Bob also has an appreciation for other Japanese arts such as Sho-do (brush writing), origami (paper folding) and batto-do (sword cut

Senpai Connor began his karate training at the Mission Viejo Dojo in 2010 and holds the rank of Nidan in Shito-ryu Karate. He enjoys computer science, engineering and camping. Most of all he just loves getting outside and having fun with friends.

Senpai Paul started his karate training in 2000 at Saddleback College and holds the rank of Nidan in Shito-ryu Karate. He is a father of three children and works as a HR business partner. His interests include video gaming, rock music and playing golf.

Senpai Kaitlyn began her training at the Mission Viejo Dojo in 2016 and holds the rank of Shodan in Shito-ryu Karate. She enjoys reading, photography and especially loves learning about history. Music and building legos are two of her favorite pastimes.

Sensei Basilio Bessis began his karate journey in Venezuela with Ling Sung Mock of Itosu-kai. Soon after he met Fumio Demura and dedicated his life to karate ever since. Basilio has owned and operated his dojo in Kalamata Greece for decades. He received the rank of 7th Dan in karate from the late Fumio Demura.

Sensei Cristos Mitselos began his karate journey in Venezuela with Ling Sung Mock of Itosu-kai at age 7. Cristos has owned and operated his dojo in Atenas Greece for decades. He received the rank of 3rd Dan in karate from the late Fumio Demura and holds 2nd Dan in the Greece Karate Federation.

Sensei Jose Luis Tamayo is the chief instructor of the Mijas Dojo in Malaga Spain. He began his training with Mieno Sensei of Itosu-kai. Later Jose joined Fumio Demura Sensei's Genbu-kai which is our same lineage and history.
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