instructors

Sensei Kim Garon is a fourth degree black belt (Yon-dan) who began training in Shorin-Ryu karate in October of 2003 at a small dojo within the Sky Fitness Gym of RVC, where she met Sensei Michael Gallagher, a third degree black belt (San-dan), who began training in November of 2003.

Both instructors continued their training at the Hombu dojo, (Ueshiro Midtown Karate), and the Ueshiro Downtown Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo. Sensei Garon and Sensei Gallagher wish to share this art with others and train on Long Island. There are currently no other Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu dojos on Long Island.