Board of Advisors

The INKKS values knowledge, wisdom, and experience, and is proud to work with a diverse, international team of experts willing to assist with everything from educational materials to curriculum development to rank certification!

  • Michael Calandra

    10th Dan, Hanshi, Isshin-Ryu

    6th Dan, Matayoshi Kobudo

    1st Dan, Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-Ryu

    Indoor Disciple, Chen Taijichuan Practical Method

  • Neil Stolsmark

    9th Dan, Hanshi, Matayoshi Kobudo

    8th Dan, Kyoshi, Shorin-Ryu

    President, Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai

  • Robert Mitcham

    9th Dan, Hanshi, Shindokan Saitou-Ryu

  • Ron Hill

    8th Dan, Shubo-Sha Jiu-Jitsu

    8th Degree, Pankration

    7th Dan, Kenshinkan FSA Karate

    5th Degree, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1st Degree, Submission Wrestling

    1st Degree, Luta Livre

  • Katherine Loukopoulos

    8th Dan, Matsubayashi-Ryu

    6th Dan, Okinawan Kobudo

    5th Dan, Goju-Ryu

    5th Dan, Taiho-Jutsu

    Instructor, Army Hand-to-Hand Combat

  • Gary Sass

    8th Dan, Shotokan

    6th Dan, Matsumura Seito Shorin-Ryu

    2nd Dan, Matayoshi Kobudo

    1st Dan, Kwan Mu Kan

  • Lara Chamberlain

    8th Dan, Tiida-Ryu

    Instructor, Okinawan Kobudo

  • Jeb Chiles

    7th Dan, MYB Karate

    7th Dan, Okinawan Kobudo

    6th Dan, MYB Jujutsu

    5th Dan, Matsubayashi-Ryu

    Pro MMA Record, 12-2

    Pro Kickboxing Record, 5-0

  • Don Came

    7th Dan, Kissaki-Kai, UK Chief Instructor

    3rd Dan, Wado-Ryu

    Taiji Instructor, Shi-Kon Martial Arts International

    LETS (Law Enforcement Training Services) Registered Self-Protection Coach

    CIMSPA Registered Personal Trainer

    APPI Trained Pilates Instructor

    BSc (Hons), Exercise Science

  • Drake Sass

    6th Dan, Matsumura Seito Shorin-Ryu

    6th Dan, Shinpu-Ren

    1st Dan, Aikido

    Chief Petty Officer, US Navy

  • Scott MacPhee

    6th Dan, Renshi, Uechi-Ryu

    4th Dan, Ryukyu Kobudo

    Instructor, Iaido

    Instructor, Cern Dao

  • Chris Denwood

    6th Dan, Shorin-Ryu

  • Dan Djurdjevic

    5th Dan, Goju-Ryu

    Inside Disciple, Master Instructor, Chen Taijichuan

    Instructor, Okinawan Kobudo

    Instructor, Aikijo

    Instructor, Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-Ryu Jodo

    Instructor, Japanese Kenjutsu

    Instructor, Filipino Arnis

    Instructor, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, & Shaolinquan (Blended System)

  • Linda Lane

    5th Dan, Shihan, Kensho-Ryu

    2nd Dan, Kumiuchi Jujutsu

    Director, Multiple Youth Programs

  • Matthew Apsokardu

    5th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo

    Instructor, Okinawan Kobudo

    Author, IkigaiWay.com

    Author, “Tales from the Western Generation”

  • Dr. Samantha K. May, PhD

    4th Dan, Meibukan Goju-Ryu

    2nd Dan, Shorin Kai Shorin-Ryu

    1st Dan, Tesshinkan Ryukyu Kobudo

    PhD, Comparative Regional Culture and Area Studies, University of the Ryukyus

    MA, Linguistics and Communications, University of the Ryukyus

    BA, Anthropology and Linguistics, Simon Fraser University

    Department Head, Social Sciences, Alexander College

    Founder, Uchinaaguchi and Okinawan Martial Arts Project

    Editor/Researcher, Okinawan Karate and Kobudo Handbook

  • Dr. Raphael Gutierrez, MD

    4th Dan, Shorin-Ryu

    Instructor, Yamanni-Ryu Bojutsu

    University Professor

  • Jen Janetsky

    Sex Crimes Prosecutor

    Assault Survivor

    4th Kyu, Shotokan

    Student, Muay Thai