Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate of New York

Renshi Rowley performing a Bo Kata at Noujaim’s Cal South International Martial Arts Camp

Renshi Robert Rowley, 6th Degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate and 5th Degree Black Belt in Kobudo. He is the Head Instructor of the Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate and Kobudo Dojo in Medford, New York. Renshi Rowley has been studying with the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate-Do Association since 1982 and has trained under Grandmaster Hanshi Shugoro Nakazato in Okinawa, Japan, and Kyoshi Nabil Noujaim in the United States.

Renshi Rowley, is noted for his integrity, professionalism, and unconditional commitment to excellence in his field. His enthusiasm, drive and ability to motivate others has afforded his students to bring out the best in themselves. Upon meeting Renshi Rowley, one quickly enjoys his sense of humor, warmth, and commitment to the art and sport of karate.

Jorge Cardoza is a 48 year old Network Engineer. He has been training in the martial arts for 20 years and with Sensei Rowley for 11 of those years. He has achieved the rank of Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.

Lisa Strack is a 23 year old Elementary Education Teacher. She has been training in the martial arts for over 10 years with Sensei Rowley. She has achieved the rank of Sandan (4rd Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.

David Barber is a 24 year old Desktop Support Techinician. He has been training in the martial arts for over 11 years with Sensei Rowley. He has achieved the rank of Sandan (4rd Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.

Justin Drach is a 30 year old Mechanic. He has been training in the martial arts for 17 years and with Sensei Rowley for 16 of those years. He has achieved the rank of Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.

Brian Strack is a 26 year old High School Math Teacher. He has been training in the martial arts for over 8 years with Sensei Rowley. He has achieved the rank of Sandan (4rd Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.

John Meigel is a 22 year old Carpenter. He has been training in the martial arts for over 10 years and with Sensei Rowley for more than 8 of those years. He has achieved the rank of Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.

Robert Stumpf is a 49 year old Medical Rehabilitation Fitness Director. He has been training in the martial arts for 8 years with Sensei Rowley. He has achieved the rank of Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.

Angelo Santana is a 49 year old Electrical Contractor. He has been training in the martial arts for 4 years with Sensei Rowley. He has achieved the rank of Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Karate and Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Kobudo.