OUR INSTRUCTORS
The Shotokan Karate Club of Maryland has a tradition of exceptional instruction. In fact, it is not uncommon to have visitors from out of the country come train with us because of Sensei Amin's reputation!
Since the club is a non-profit entity, all instructors volunteer their time to teach the students.
Late Shihan Najib Amin
Founder, 8th dan
Sensei Najib Amin began training in the early 1960s. He was a direct student of Master Teruyuki Okazaki, and was in the very first ISKF instructor trainee class in 1975. He was a member of the ISKF Shihankai and earned the rank of 8th dan in 2009 from Master Teruyuki Okazaki. He founded SKCM in 1992. Sensei dedicated his life to promoting character through the art of karate-do. Sensei had a positive impact on everyone he met; he was a true gentleman and an exemplary martial artist. He is greatly missed.
See his interview here.
FARID AMIN
Instructor, 7th dan
Farid began his training in 1963 at the age of 5 because of his father's influence. During his time in medical school he trained under the direct supervision of Grand Master Teruyuki Okazaki. Farid has extensive experience in training, competing, teaching, and mentoring new students. His passion for training comes from his seniors who are still encouraging him to develop his personal training as well as that of others.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Qualified Senior Students, 3rd dan +
All instructors have reached the rank of 3rd degree black belt or higher. These instructors have many years of experience teaching karate at all levels, and are still active members themselves.