Chief Instructor, Marty Callahan, Fifth Dan.

 Sensei Callahan began his training in 1970 at the University of California at Riverside and was promoted to the rank of Fifth Dan in 1993. A “B” ranked judge with ISKF/JKA, in 1997 he also earned his Instructor's Certificate from the Japan Karate Association, and in 1998 he qualified as a certified JKA Examiner. He has been Chief Instructor for ASK since 1981 and served as Director of the ISKF Northwest Region from 1984 until February of 1998. As an adjunct faculty member of Santa Rosa Junior College , he also teaches karate classes through the Department of Physical Education.

Jennifer Kruszynski, Third Dan, Senior Instructor.

 After beginning her training at Santa Rosa Junior College in 1988, Ms. Kruszynski earned the rank of Third Dan in May of 1999. She began her teaching at ASK as an assistant for the youth classes, and has since taught both youth and adults. A spirited competitor, she has won awards at numerous regional and national meets.

Ann Chung Hollinger, Third Dan, Senior Instructor.

  Ms. Chung has been training at ASK since 1991. A lawyer and graphic arts student, she lives in Santa Rosa with her husband Gary and their German Shepherds, Fritz and Ubi.

Eric Metz, Third Dan, Instructor.

  Mr. Metz began his training under Sensei Callahan at the local YMCA. As a youth he competed in many tournaments, locally and nationally and began assisting and teaching as well. As managing instructor of ASK he is in constant contact with the other instructors discussing ways to expand and advance the training.

Karen Mac Donald, Second Dan, Instructor.

  Ms. Mac Donald, a native of Ontario , Canada , began her training at in 1984. After moving to California she started training at ASK Karate in 2001. She currently teaches the Saturday morning kids class and as a certified instructor for the Martial Arts for Peace Program, she teaches about non-violent conflict resolution.

Samantha Buckwalter, First Dan, Instructor.

  Ms. Buckwalter is a recent graduate of ASK's instructor training program and at 16 years old is already and experienced instructor and competitor. She started her teaching at ASK over two years ago, and is currently assisting Ms. Kruszynski in her youth classes. In 2003 she took a first place (kumite) and a second place (kata) at the ISKF nationals, just weeks before competing at a national tournament for swing dancing.

Jafet Contreras, First Dan, Associate Instructor.

  Mr. Contreras started helping out with the kids classes over two years ago and continues to assist the kids and youth classes regularly. He just recently received his Shodan in December of 2003.

Bruce Hiner, Second Kyu, Associate Instructor.

  Bruce has been teaching a program at North Valley School for over three years now. Bruce has conducted many studies on the effects of Shotokan karate as well as the effects of the Martial Arts for Piece programs, for which he is a certified instructor.

Cogen Bohanec, Second Kyu, Associate Instructor.

  Cogen started his training at the Santa Rosa Junior college , and although he has some experience training in other martial arts, he thinks Shotokan is the best!. Cogen has been teaching the Monday kids classes for many months now, and is currently teaching classes at the Kids Street Learning Center after school program and the R.L. Stevens Cool School after school program.

Al Fassio, First Dan, Assistant Instructor.

  Mr. Fassio is currently assisting in the Tuesday 5:30 class, and is often seen helping students with their Kata's before and after class. He will be testing for his Associate Instructor certificate this year, and is also training hard to take his Nidan test in December.

Jeff Frost, Third Kyu, Assistant Instructor.

  Jeff is currently helping with the Wednesday kids classes as well as assisting in some of the beginning adult classes. One of his goals for 2004 was to get better at instructing, and he is well on his way to teaching his own class.

Matt Morel, Third Kyu, Assistant Instructor.

  Amidst his extremely busy schedule, Matt finds time to assist and teach the Saturday morning kids class with his wife Ms. Mac Donald. Matt feels that his experiences teaching have been valuable, and the kids love him.