Kevin Gurganus(Hanshi) – Chief Instructor
8th Dan – Motobu-ha Shito-ryu, 6th Dan – Ryukyu Kobudo, Iaido, Hakko-ryu Jujitsu,
Hanshi Kevin Gurganus is the founder and chief instructor of Carolina Martial Arts Center. He began training in 1973 and he is a direct student of Hanshi Tola Lewis, Soke Shogo Kuniba, Hanshi Yoshiko Dometrich and Hanshi Lemuel Stroud. Mr. Gurganus is a member of Kuniba Kai International, National Karate Jujitsu Federation and Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai.
Mr. Gurganus is employed in the Durham County Public School System. He works in the Exceptional Childrens program working with children with developmental disabilities. He has worked in the AU (autism) program and presently serves as a Spoken Language Facilitator in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program. He also holds a B.S. in Health and Physical Education.
Mr. Gurganus is a National Champion in the USA-NKF and the AAU. He is a former nationally rated PKL competitor and top rated regionally in forms, weapons and sparring. He is a sought after seminar/clinic instructor and teaches at several events each year!
Bill Harmon(Dai Shihan) – Head Instructor
4th Dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, 4th Dan Ryukyu kobudo, Iaido, Hakko-ryu Jujitsu.
Dave Henshall(Dai Shihan) – Head Instructor
4th Dan in Shito-ryu Karate-do and 2nd Dan in Ryukyu Kobudo.
Debbera Carson(Shihan) – Head Instructor
4th Dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, 6th Dan Shuri-te Jujitsu, 2nd Dan Ryukyu Kobudo.
Alex Gilligan – Head Instructor(morning classes)
2nd Dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, Yonkyu Ryukyu Kobudo.
Carl Turner – Kickboxing Instructor
2nd Dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, Certified boxing coach/trainer.
Joe Kelly – Assistant Instructor
1st Dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, 1st Kyu Ryukyu Kobudo.
Marc Mitzner – Assistant Instructor
1st Dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, 1st Dan Ryukyu Kobudo.
