All Instructors at K.M.A. are certified through Kurokawa Budo Kai Organization.
Dr. Brooks is the founder of Kurokawa-Ha Shito Ryu Kai and Kenei-Ha Kobudo.
With over 40 years experience, he is the Master in Residence at Kurokawa Martial Arts.
Email: kurokawamartialarts@comcast.net
Other Information:
Principal Masters; Master Ryusho Sakagami, Master Shogo Kuniba,
Master Teruo Hayashi
Certifications: 8th Dan in Karate, 9th Dan in Kobudo, Upper Dan W.U.K.O.
,Shihan - 1985, Founder of Kurokawa Budo Kai - 1987
Teruko Kurokawa-Brooks worked with her husband as founder of Kurokawa-Ha Shito Ryu Kai and Kenei-Ha Kobudo.
Email: kurokawamartailarts@comcast.net
Other Information:
Principal Masters; Master Ryusho Sakagami, Master Shogo Kuniba,
Master Teruo Hayashi
Certifications: 5th Dan in Karate, 5th Dan in Kobudo, Upper Dan W.U.K.O.
Ms. Diaz holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Karate and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kobudo and holds the title of "Renshi". She is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor in Education. Ms. Diaz is fluent in Spanish as well as English.
Other Information:I love Karate! When I was a child, I remember buying a book from our school on Karate and looking through it's pages wishing I had a teacher to teach me how to do the things in the pictures. Back then (and well, it wasn't that long ago!) there were very few karate studios around. Actually, I don't remember seeing any ads for karate schools except for the few in the back of comic books.
Well, I survived elementary - high school being involved in student government, playing sports and cheerleading at Bishop Verot. I received a scholarship to play softball at Edison Community College and from there traveled to Florida State University to work on my teaching degree. While there, I explored the martial art of Judo. But after almost a year of training, had to stop - I had graduated! I returned to Fort Myers and worked as a school teacher for many years. In 1985, I began working on the side with a Christian street ministry called Fire Power. We would travel the then-dark streets of downtown Fort Myers performing short mimes to communicate the gospel to whoever would "listen". After a while I discovered many of the visitors to the areas we worked at came from a "tougher" background than me. So I decided to look for a good Martial Arts school which would teach me self defense. I asked at church and was referred to Timothy Brooks.
When I entered the dojo and observed a class, I was hooked. So in January of 1987 I finally began my Karate training.
Since then, many (but not too many) years have passed. I now have a son, two dogs, a hamster, fish and two turtles. My son, whom I have the privilege of home schooling, is active at the karate dojo as well as in other activities. I'm thankful that I'm able to provide for him an education in the discipline, self respect and courage which is found in Karate-Do. I encourage all parents to involve their children as well as themselves in this worthy Art, for self defense, fitness and so much more!
Email: kurokawamartailarts@comcast.net
K.M.A. has a developmental program for those interested in assisting instruction or someday leading their own classes. These students are in the Instructor Training Program and are able to substitute or teach classes from time to time.
