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.

Kyoshi Henkins holds an 8th degree black belt in shito ryu karate and is also our head kobudo (weapons) and taijitsu instructor

Kyoshi Louria holds a 7th degree black belt in shito ryu karate and is our head instructor in Iaido (Japanese sword).

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.

Sempai John is our new instructor in training holds a 2kyu brown belt and a great addition to our Northwind family.