Orlando Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Instructors (partial listing)

The Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate School is a unique haven in Conway, Florida where students recieve unmatched individualized training. The owner/lead instructor - Shihan Gaudoin - has been teaching at this same location for over 30 years and the school is blessed with a very talented and devoted staff of Shihan's Black Belts. Below is a partial list of the instructors:

Shihan Gaudoin (8th Dan) is the owner and lead instructor of the Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do school. He began training in the Martial Arts in 1974 in Chinese Kenpo and Judo. He started practicing Matsubayashi-ryu in 1977 and has earned the rank of 8th Degree Blackbelt. Shihan also does Civil Engineering in transportation design. More information about Shihan can be found here.
Renshi Patricia Gaudoin (6th Dan) is the co-owner of the karate school. She started training in the Martial Arts in 1983 in Tae Kwon Do and received her 1st Degree Blackbelt. She started practicing Matsubayashi-ryu in 1987 and has earned the rank of 6th Degree Blackbelt. Sensei Gaudoin is also a high school math teacher.
Sensei Chris Hagy (5th Dan) began training in the martial arts in 1987 at Shihan’s school. Sensei achieved 1st degree Blackbelt on June 30, 1991, and as of August 14, 2015 holds the rank of Godan (5th degree). Sensei Hagy works in operations leadership for a company providing business process outsourcing servers to the medical insurance industry. Sensei Hagy is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt.
Sensei John Darin (5th Dan) began training in the Martial Arts in 1965 in Tang Soo Do. Sensei Darin has been practicing Matsubayashi-ryu for over 18 years and has earned the rank of 5th Degree Blackbelt. Sensei Darin is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Michigan.
Sensei Mike Barnes (5th Dan) started training in martial arts - judo and jujitsu - in 1977. Sensei began karate training at the Orlando Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do dojo in 2002 and is a 5th degree black belt. Sensei has been an ACE certified personal trainer since 1990. He is currently working as a production scheduler for a food and labeling company.
Sensei Krista Harvey (3rd Dan) began studying Matsubayashi-ryu in 2001. She currently holds a 3rd degree Blackbelt. Sensei Harvey earned a master's degree in Educational Leadership - Student Personnel and serves on staff at Valencia College.
Sensei Mike Kleiman (3rd Dan) began training Matsubayashi-ryu in 2008 and has earned the rank of 3rd Degree Blackbelt. Sensei Kleiman has previous experience with boxing and grappling and is a Software Manager.
Sensei Mark Baird (3rd Dan) began training in Karate in the early 80's where he focused primarily on sparring techniques. In 2009, Sensei Baird started training in Matsubayashi-ryu to focus on the traditional martial arts. Sensei Baird has earned the rank of 3rd Degree Black belt. Sensei Baird is also a professional artist and an Automobile Auction Manager.
Sensei Ronnie Mytas (3rd Dan) began studying Matsubayashi-ryu in 2008. She achieved 3rd degree Blackbelt in 2015 and currently holds the rank of 3rd degree. Sensei Mytas works at campus ministry. She also tutors English and literature at Rogue Scholar, helps set up new campus ministries with Cru, and trains presenters for Florida Abolionists to help stop human trafficking.
Sensei Cynthia Nguyen Dang (3rd Dan) began training in Matsubayashi-ryu in 1996 and is currently 3rd degree Blackbelt in Matsubayashi-ryu. Sensei Dang also studied Tae Kwon Do. Sensei Dang is a senior process improvement professional at an integrated health system headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Sensei Dang is a certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, Change Management Practitioner, and Job Instruction Trainer.
Sensei Wende Gustafson (2nd Dan) began training Matsubayashi-ryu in 2009 and has previous experience with Shotokan Karate. Sensei Gustafson has earned the rank of 2nd Degree Blackbelt and is a Professional Event Manager.
Sensei Colleen Boyle (2nd Dan) Sensei Boyle has earned the rank of 2nd Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei Fabio Zavagnini (2nd Dan) Sensei Zavagnini has earned the rank of 2nd Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei Jeremy West (2nd Dan) Sensei West has earned the rank of 2nd Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei Austin Gordon (2nd Dan) Sensei Gordon has earned the rank of 2nd Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei Frank Stone (2nd Dan) Sensei Stone has earned the rank of 2nd Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei David Wells (1st Dan) Sensei Wells has earned the rank of 1st Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei Connor Lion (1st Dan) Sensei Lion has earned the rank of 1st Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei Javier Herrero (1st Dan) Sensei Herrero has earned the rank of 1st Degree Blackbelt.
Sensei Judd Cheatwood (1st Dan) Sensei Cheatwood has earned the rank of 1st Degree Blackbelt.