Our Instructors

All our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction.

Every member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why The East Bay Karate-Do is the best choice for martial arts.

Sensei John Felipe

Owner/Chief Instructor

• Certified 6th degree Black Belt (Rokudan) in Okinawan Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do
• Certified Master Instructor in the Okikukai Association in Okinawa
• Certified Master Instructor in the International Uechi-ryu Karate Federation 
• Member of NAPMA Association since 1997
• Member of MAIA Association  
• Certified Instructor for Fitness Kickboxing through the National Association for Martial Artists
• 3 time National Grand Champion in Uechi-Ryu Forms, Weapons and Sparring (1989/1992/1993)
• Open Tournament Grand Champion in Forms and Weapons (1996/2000)
• Training in Uechi-Ryu for 23 years
• Over 20 years of teaching experience
• Established East Bay Karate-Do dojo in 1994