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Our Instructors and Staff
Ed Hershman
Head Instructor
The founder and Head Instructor of Hanamizuki (Dogwood) Karate schools. Mr. Hershman is an 9th degree black belt (honorable), Hanshi. He also serves as the Ryukyu Hon Kenpo Kobujyutsu Association's President. Training from Sensei Hershman is available online and in person in the Yorktown VA and Appomattox VA.
Becki Hershman
Manager
Becki is the manager and total support staff. She is also a martial artist having training with her husband, Master Odo and Master Takamiyagi.
additional associates
other instructors
Dogwood karate has associates instructors throughout the world with the Ryukyu Hon Kenpo Kobujyutsu Association. Contact us for more information.
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