Master James Thompson,
8th Dan
 James
Thompson is the Head Instructor of the
Okinawan Karate Academy.
Sensei Thompson has had over 45 years experience in the martial arts and
currently holds the rank of Kyoshi Hachidan, Eighth Degree Black Belt. He has
received his Master Instructor certificate from the Grand Master of the system,
Kanei Uechi. Not only has Sensei Thompson become proficient in Uechi Ryu Karate,
he has also trained in Okinawan Kobudo, Aikido, Judo, Tang Soo Do, and other
Asian martial arts. Sensei Thompson began his training in the Army when he was
stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He served four tours of duty in Special Forces in
Vietnam and taught hand-to-hand combat and survival techniques to Green Berets
in the 1960's and 1970's. Mr. Thompson has spent 10 years in Okinawa, which
exposed him to some of the best martial artists in the world today. He has also
been involved in anti-terrorist training and other government special operations
units.
Sensei Thompson is aided in the running of his school by his wife, Hideko
Thompson. She holds the rank of Godan, Fifth Degree black belt.
The Thompson’s believe that all people can benefit from Karate training. He has
taught people of all ages, from children to senior citizens and people of all
physical conditions. The style of teaching emphasizes patience and respect for
the individual, while maintaining a realistic approach to self defense and
traditional Uechi-Ryu Karate Do. (Information obtained from Master
Thompson's web site)
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