Sensei Amanda Christine Kaufman
Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt), Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do

At the age of 5 years old, Sensei Kaufman began her training in the Martial Art Style of Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate-do. Now, 23 years old, she holds the degree of Nidan, Second Degree Black Belt.

Throughout her years studying the Art of Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do, training, and practice, Sensei Kaufman has competed in tournaments throughout the U.S. including: kumite, kata, and weapons divisions of the 2003 Aloha State Games in Oahu, Hawaii; the 2008, 2009 and 2010 International Shuri-Ryu Association Shuri Cup Kata Competitions; and the 2009 International Martial Art Symposium Kata Competition.

Sensei Kaufman trains under O’Sensei Robert Bowles, Hanshi, 10th Degree Black Belt, Grandmaster – Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do. In addition, she studies the Art of Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do by traveling and attending yearly seminars hosted by Chief Instructors of Shuri-Ryu and other martial art styles. Among these many amazing opportunities, some favorite seminars Sensei attends yearly include: ISA Seminar (Ft. Wayne, IN – March), IMAS (Columbia, SC – October), and ISA Kobudo Seminar (Ft. Wayne, IN – November). These training opportunities are essential to the personal development of Sensei Kaufman as a person, martial artist and teacher, as growth is only fostered by continued study. Similarly, she encourages her students to take advantage of seminar opportunities.