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.

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