Sempai Zac Clarkson

Mr. Clarkson (Sempai) started training in Martial Arts in 2002 and achieved the rank of Shodan in March of 2006. Zac is currently ranked Nidan (Second degree) by the Ronin Goju Kai association. Mr Clarkson is cuurently involved in teaching the advanced children’s classes along with classes in our adult program for karate. He focuses his classes on Goju-Ryu karate, grappling, self-defence, tegumi and sparring as well as cardio and strength training.

Zac credits much of what he has learned to instructors such as the late Sifu Larry Hartsell, Paul Irish, Makoto Kabayama, Rusty McMains, Tom Patire as well as some UFC and K1 superstars. Mr Clarkson’s hard work, determination and ability to relate to his students make his teaching a great asset to the club. Sempai (Zac) also prides himself on making sure everyone cracks a smile at least once a class – something that they are more likely to do in the dojo than sitting home watching television.