Special Needs

Our Tuesday afternoon extraordinary adult class.

Frank (Captain) Carman

Began training at Waikoloa Karate Academy in 1998 and earned his black belt in 2008. Frank has excellent dojo manners and is always ready with a compliment and a hand shake.

Jenny (The Boy Racer) Labbe

Began training at Waikoloa Karate Academy in 1998 and earned her black belt in 2008. Jenny is always up for a race to see who is the fastest student in the dojo.

Matt (Watermelon Man) Esculano

Began training at Waikoloa Karate Academy in 1998 and earned his black belt in 2008. Matt can name (and spell) the capital city of over 200 countries around the world.

Mitch (Dragon) Pfeifle

Began training at Waikoloa Karate Academy in 2005 and earned his black belt in 2011. Mitch is very strong and trains with spirit and enthusiasm.

Ricky (Road Hog) Sturtevant

Began training at Waikoloa Karate Academy in 2003 and earned his black belt in 2008. Ricky is a very kind and gentle person who is loved by all.

James (Mac Daddy) Owen

Began training at Waikoloa Karate Academy in 2004 and earned his Black belt in November 2014. James is very strong and punches the heavy bag with great force.

Angela (Eye of the Tiger) Alderete

Began training at Waikoloa Karate Academy in 2008 and earned her brown belt in May 2014. Angela is a well known local artist and is a most creative and imaginative individual.