Our Instructors
Sensei Jonathan Campbell
Having
wrestled for seven years and harbored an interest in the martial arts, Sensei Jon
Campbell discovered Kyokushinkai Karate while studying at Washington State University
under Sensei John Adams, fourth degree blackbelt. Quickly finding his niche in the
full-contact organization, Sensei Jon became a martial arts instructor for both
the dojo as well as for Washington State University Physical Education classes within
two years of beginning training. Within a semester of teaching, Sensei Jon Campbell
was voted in as the club president and quickly took over a leadership role. In addition
to taking on teaching classes and the role of president, Sensei Jon Campbell trained
six days a week to learn the necessary skills to earn his first degree blackbelt
within three years.
Not slowing down his dedication to Matsushima’s organization, Sensei increased his
efforts as well as responsibilities within the dojo teaching self-defense, beginning
and intermediate karate, in addition to fund raising and coordinating demonstrations,
Sensei instructed other ka’s to be proper instructors. In November 2004, he traveled
with the United States Team to Japan as a coach to the 7th World Open Weight Tournament.
Shortly before graduating from graduate school, Sensei tested for his third degree
blackbelt. In 2008 Sensei Jon Campbell was awarded his fourth degree blackbelt by
Kancho Yoshikazu Matsushima, the head of the International Karate Organization -
Matsushima group.
Having received a dojo operator’s license in 2004, Sensei Jon is now looking to
continue to train top fighters and those interested in discovering the martial way.
Sensei Holly Hazard Campbell
Sensei Hazard had always harbored in interest in martial arts
and discovered karate while attending Washington State University. Discovering Kyokushin’s
unique full-contact fighting philosophy, Sensei quickly found her passion. Wanting
to prove that women can be just as tough in a man’s sport, Sensei Hazard trained
six days a week in club and individual instructions with Sensei Adams and Sensei
Campbell to qualify as a Matsushima top fighter. Within two years, Sensei Hazard
earned an invitation to compete in the 2nd Women’s World Full Contact tournament
in Japan by placing first in two international tournaments.
In addition to fighting, Sensei Hazard became an instructor for the Washington State
physical education department teaching self- defense and beginning karate. Receiving
her first degree blackbelt in 2004, Sensei Hazard was determined to work harder
and earned her second degree blackbelt.
In June 2008 Sensei Hazard became only the second female from the Northwest Kyokushin
branch to earn the rank of 3rd Dan and the title of Sensei. Sensei Hazard also accepted
her second invitation to represent the United States as a fighter in the 3rd Women's
World Full Contact tournament in Japan.
Sensei Hazard moved to the Seattle area with the hopes of opening a dojo to train
fighters and help empower men and women in the martial arts.