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.