"One thousand days of training - a Beginner;
Ten thousand days of training - a Master."
- Sosai Masutatsu Oyama

This photograph shows most of our current instructors.

Front row, from left to right: Sensei Robert Downey, in black, (deceased) - Saizen Dojo founder. OSU, Sensei!  You are always in our hearts. To Sensei's left are: Sempais Edna, Glenna, Jeff and Tony. Back row, from left to right: Senseis Esther and Bret, Shihan Bob, and Sempai Robin. Sempais Edna, Jeff and Tony are currently not with us, as they are pursueing other interests. We wish them well in their new endeavors. This photo was taken at the NAKO international Kyokushin summer camp, KANCHO HENRI-OH'S SUMMER INSTITUTE, held at Wells College on Cayuga Lake in Aurora, New York in 1999.

SHIHAN - CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

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ROBERT WRIGHT

Shihan Bob has attained the rank of godan, 5^th degree black belt, in the Kyokushin style, at Kancho Henri-Oh's 2003 International Summer Institute held at East Stroudsburg University, PA.  His experience in the martial arts, includes Shotokan, Oyama, and Kyokushin.   Shihan is this area's North American Kyokushin Organization's (NAKO) Branch Chief, under the NAKO Chairman, Kancho Henrioh, and he is on the NAKO Board of Directors as the President of the Technical Committee for NAKO.

Shihan Bob began his study of Kyokushin in 1971 through a dare from his dear friend, John Lehner, a green belt at that time, at the Saizen Dojo.  Sensei Lehner, under the direction of the late Sensei Downey, awarded Shihan Bob his shodan, first degree black belt, in 1975.  Shihan Bob has trained with Kancho Henri-Oh since 1995, and attended his many summer camps, including a summer camp in Switzerland.  He is a strong supporter of Kyokushin and NAKO, known for his fast hands, quick reflexes, expert teaching, and is well respected by many martial artists worldwide.

SENSEIS - INSTRUCTORS

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ESTHER KARABON

Started in 1985, is sandan, 3^rd degree black belt in Kyokushin, and has martial arts experience in Ko Gaku Shin, Oyama, and Kyokushin styles.  She has participated in training camps in Japan receiving instruction from the masters there, and numerous NAKO international summer training camps, seminars and belt tests in New York City with Shihan Henrio.

BRET NACCARATO

Started in 1991, is sandan, 3^rd degree black belt in Kyokushin, with martial arts experience including Ko Gaku Shin and Kyokushin.  He has participated in numerous NAKO international summer training camps, seminars and belt tests in New York City with Shihan Henrioh.

SEMPAIS - ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS

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ROBIN JOHNSON

Started in 1984, is nidan, 2^nd degree black belt in Kyokushin, with martial arts experience including Ko Gaku Shin, Oyama and Kyokushin styles.  He has participated in numerous NAKO international summer training camps, seminars and belt tests in New York City with Shihan Henrioh.

GLENNA TENNENT

Sempai Glenna is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin. (more bio to come).

MIKE CAREY

Sempai Mike is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin. (more bio to come).

JAY KLEIN

Sempai Jay is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin, in 2005. (more bio to come).

LISA DEPOFI

Sempai Lisa is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin, in 2005. (more bio to come).

JEFF HUNT

Sempai Jeff is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin, in 2005. (more bio to come).

CHARLES ANDERSON

Sempai Chuck is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin, in 2005. (more bio to come).

KAREN STANLEY

Sempai Karen is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin, in 2005. (more bio to come).

KRISTY KLEIN

Sempai Kristy is shodan, 1^st degree black belt in Kyokushin, 2005. (more bio to come).