MAKING CHAMPIONS
OVER 25 YEARS

SENSEI JEFF BEDARD

Instructor

Jeff Bedard is originally a product of Fred Wren’s Black Belt Karate Association of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1997, he was recruited and trained by World Shitoryu Karate Federation (WSKF) Pan-American President Shoko Sato to serve as Executive Director for the American branch (USA Shito-Kai). Under his direction, the USA Shito-Kai National Team earned male and female USA-NKF National Team Kumite Titles, in addition to Team and Individual awards at the 2006, 2009, and 2016 WSKF World Championships. He currently serves as Secretary General to the USA Shito-Kai Chapter. Additionally, he officiates at USA-NKF/PKF/WSKF sanctioned championships.

• 5th Dan – USA National Karate Federation (USA-NKF) /World Shitoryu Karate Federation (Shito-Kai)

• Official, Pan-American Karate Federation

• Class “A” Referee, USA Karate

• American College of Education Professionals (ACEP)

• U.S.O.C. “Safe Sport” Certified

SENSEI MONIQUE FIELDS

Instructor

Monique Fields is originally from California and a Desert Storm veteran. She began training in Shitoryu and with Sensei Bedard in 2003.  Since her time with the USA Shitokai, she has served as the Communication Director of the USA Shitokai and has worked tirelessly towards working together with other USA Shitokai clubs to promote the organization.

4th Dan – World Shitoryu Federation (WSKF)

• Official, Pan-American Karate Federation

• Class “A” Referee, USA Karate

• American College of Education Professionals (ACEP)

• U.S.O.C. “Safe Sport” Certified