Theresa M. Spear
Demo Instructor - Reihokan Shorin-Ryu
Theresa started training in 2003. She was one of the original student at the Okinawan Karate Institute. She was 3 years old when she stepped on the mat to practice the art of Shorin-Ryu karate. She was inspired after watching her sisters train for years, both earning black belts. Since then, she has been actively training for 15 years. Theresa currently has grading in three different associations. Theresa has traveled extensively training with several world renowned master instructors. She also has numerous traditional Okinawan tournament championships in Fighting as well as Forms and in Weapons.
Theresa is currently pursuing her masters in clinical mental health at Johnson & Wales University. Theresa sets the positive examples for the younger students at the dojo by maintaining a 4.0 GPA and working in the Westerly School system as a Para Professional. Theresa is responsible for the activities of the current demonstration team.
Theresa has earned her 3rd degree black belt in karate and her 2nd degree black belt in kobudo. She has travelled and trained in Okinawa Japan a total of 3 times.
American Red Cross CPR, FIRST AID, & AED Certified.
Sandan ( 3rd Dan ) Shorin-Ryu Reihokan Karate-do
Nidan ( 2nd Dan ) Shorin-Ryu Reihokan Kobudo
Nidan ( 2nd Dan ) Dai Nippon Butoku Kai Karate-do
Jundan ( Jr. Black Belt ) Shidokan Karate-do
829 Stonington Rd. Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 574-4788
blackbearkarate@gmail.com
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