Instructors
Claus-Peter Richter
Nidan, JKA - ITKF/AAKF. He received ranks under H. Nishiyama and S. Sugiyama.
Teaching Experience
- 1999-2006: Shihan-Dai (assistant instructor) at Northwestern University.
- 2006-present: Shuseki Shihan (chief instructor) at Northwestern University.
Background
- M.D. licensed in Germany/Europe; Ph.D. Physiology; M.S. Physics.
- Started in 1984 in Frankfurt, Germany under Mr. Karamitsos.
- Member of JKA of Zimbabwe, 1987-1988.
- Member of the Northwestern Karate Club since 1996.
Sarah Waite
Shodan, JKA - ITKF/AAKF.
Teaching Experience
- 2006-present: Assistant Instructor
Mark Goetsch
Mark Goetsch
Sandan, JKA - ITKF/AAKF. He received ranks under H. Nishiyama and S. Sugiyama.
Teaching Experience
- 1996-2006: Shuseki Shihan (chief instructor) at Northwestern University.
- 1994-present: JKA of Chicago Children's Class Instructor.
- 1995: Union League of Chicago Instructor Outreach Program.
Judging Experience
- "C"-Class Corner Judge 1996 35th Annual AAKF National Tournament.
- "D"-Class Corner Judge 1995 34th Annual AAKF National Tournament.
- Judge for numerous local events including Windy City II, III, IV and Lake Forest Invitationals quarterly events.
Background
- Started in 1980 in University of South Alabama under Mr. Mikami.
- 1993-present: JKA of Chicago Demonstration Team member.