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

-Miyamoto Mussashi




Our Instructors


LEO SHORTLE

Sandan

(3rd degree black belt)

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Words of wisdom from Sensei Leo

Leo began his shotokan training in 1976 under Sensei Ray Dalke of the West Coast Karate Assn. He received his 1st deg. B.B. in 1979 and 3rd deg. B.B. in October 2002.

Sensei Leo has taught Karate at Cal Poly Pomona and is featured in the book �Some Basics About Karate� by Ed and Ruth Radlaver. Leo has had the privilege to train under legendary notables such as Hideteka Nishiyama, Frank Smith and James Fields.

Leo believes in building a strong foundation through basics. Leo joined the USKL in 1999 and with his experience is an asset to our Dojo. Leo has a BS in Business Administration and teaches courses in Production and Inventory Control.

Leo can be reached at LeoShortle@uskl.org