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Jim Howard – 5th Dan

Jim Howard – 5th Dan

Presently self-training in Orlando, FL. Mr. Howard, who was born and raised in Stickney, SD, began his training...

Dr. Shakir Gushgari – 8th Dan

Dr. Shakir Gushgari – 8th Dan

Mr. Gushgari started his karate journey in 1979. Shortly thereafter, he met Sensei Richard C. Gould and started his training...

R. David Gould – 6th Dan

R. David Gould – 6th Dan

From the time David was allowed to enter his father’s children’s class shortly before he turned five, through standing...

Jerry Larson – 8th Dan

Jerry Larson – 8th Dan

Sensei Jerry Larson began his path of karate under Sensei Richard Gould in 1971 while attended Southwest State University...

Lorry Heiser – 2nd Dan

Lorry Heiser – 2nd Dan

Just a few short months after her son Kevin began karate, Lorry joined Shotokan karate-do, as well....