"Practicing a thousand days is said to be a discipline, and practicing ten thousand days is said to be refining."

-Miyamoto Mussashi




Our Instructors

 

Andrew Wildasinn

Nidan

(2nd degree black belt)



Andrew's Picture

Andrew began his karate training in 1991 with Shihan Edwin Hamile founder of the West Coast Shotokan Karate Association. After moving out of the area Andrew continued his training in 1993 with Sensei Rick Duffy founder of Universal Martial Arts Center, an eclectic system with a Shorin Ryu karate base. Andrew reached the rank of Nidan with Sensei Duffy. In 2003 Andrew joined the Upland Shotokan Karate League and received his Nidan with them in 2006.

Andrew has been teaching the Special Forces karate class for people with special needs since 2007. Andrew's son has autism and has been influential in starting this class. Andrew's love for children and patience makes him the ideal instructor for this particular class.

In his spare time Andrew likes gardening, camping and hanging out with his family.