Also at PC: Collaborating Martial Arts Masters
Michele Elefante Sensei, Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco
Michele Elefante began her martial arts training in early 1990 and currently holds the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt) in Shorin Ryu (Okinawan Karate). Michele is an active member of the martial arts community: she has instructed at the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation (NWMAF) Special Training camp, the Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists (PAWMA) training camp and the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors (AWMAI) conference. She is the head instructor of Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco, and teaches self-defense and conflict resolution throughout the Bay Area. Michele, who holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, is a martial arts/self-defense instructor at Destiny Arts Center, a violence prevention agency serving youth 3-18 in Oakland. She also serves as a mental health clinician at a community mental health center in San Francisco. Michele has vast experience facilitating cross-cultural groups, and enhancing the lives of young people and adults through better communication, self- confidence and personal protection skills development.
Project Commotion’s Karate classes for children and youth ages 4- 12 are led by Michele Elefante Sensei.
Deb Lee Sensei, Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco
Deb Lee Sensei, instructor at OKC Sacramento and OKC San Francisco. A martial arts student since 1983, Deb has practiced Tang Soo Do, Shorin Ryu, Tuide, Iaido and Aikido. A 5th degree black belt, she has been awarded Shodan (Shobayashi Ryu) by Ilene Smoger Sensei in 2010. She's been a karate and self defense instructor since 1988, teaching adults and youth. She has taught numerous self-defense and personal safety seminars and workshops throught the US and was honored to have taught at the National Women's Martial Arts Federation's (NWMAF) Special Training camp, the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors (AWMAI) conference, and the Okinawan Karate Club's National Special Training. Deb has an extensive background in law enforcement having spent many years as a law enforcement officer and special deputy assigned to the Space Shuttle Protection Team in Florida. Additionally Deb holds a degree in Criminology and an Master's Degree in Business Administration, and works in the field of Biomedical Informatics.
Karate for Adults taught by Michele Elefante Sensei, Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm - 8:30
Saturdays 2:30 - 4pm
For information about Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco, please visit www.sfkarate.net
Michele Elefante began her martial arts training in early 1990 and currently holds the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt) in Shorin Ryu (Okinawan Karate). Michele is an active member of the martial arts community: she has instructed at the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation (NWMAF) Special Training camp, the Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists (PAWMA) training camp and the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors (AWMAI) conference. She is the head instructor of Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco, and teaches self-defense and conflict resolution throughout the Bay Area. Michele, who holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, is a martial arts/self-defense instructor at Destiny Arts Center, a violence prevention agency serving youth 3-18 in Oakland. She also serves as a mental health clinician at a community mental health center in San Francisco. Michele has vast experience facilitating cross-cultural groups, and enhancing the lives of young people and adults through better communication, self- confidence and personal protection skills development.
Project Commotion’s Karate classes for children and youth ages 4- 12 are led by Michele Elefante Sensei.
Deb Lee Sensei, Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco
Deb Lee Sensei, instructor at OKC Sacramento and OKC San Francisco. A martial arts student since 1983, Deb has practiced Tang Soo Do, Shorin Ryu, Tuide, Iaido and Aikido. A 5th degree black belt, she has been awarded Shodan (Shobayashi Ryu) by Ilene Smoger Sensei in 2010. She's been a karate and self defense instructor since 1988, teaching adults and youth. She has taught numerous self-defense and personal safety seminars and workshops throught the US and was honored to have taught at the National Women's Martial Arts Federation's (NWMAF) Special Training camp, the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors (AWMAI) conference, and the Okinawan Karate Club's National Special Training. Deb has an extensive background in law enforcement having spent many years as a law enforcement officer and special deputy assigned to the Space Shuttle Protection Team in Florida. Additionally Deb holds a degree in Criminology and an Master's Degree in Business Administration, and works in the field of Biomedical Informatics.
Karate for Adults taught by Michele Elefante Sensei, Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm - 8:30
Saturdays 2:30 - 4pm
For information about Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco, please visit www.sfkarate.net
