Meet our BEMA SENSEI's (Instructors)

Photo (left to right): Sensei Gary T. Mikasa, Master David B. Peterson, Shihan Paul Arel Founder of IKA and 1st International Director,  and at right Master Jeff Soltez.

BEMA Sensei's

Master Jeff Soltez is a 5th degree black belt in Kokondo Karate and a 4th degree black belt in Jukido Jujitsu. Master Soltez is Chief Instructor of Jukido Jujitsu at Lakeland Elementary for BEMA. 

Master David B. Peterson is a 5th degree black belt in Kokondo Karate and a 4th degree black belt in Jukido Jujitsu. Master Peterson teaches adult Karate at the Oxbow Activity Center.

Sensei Gary T. Mikasa is a 4th degree black belt in Kokondo Karate and a 3rd degree black belt in Jukido Jujitsu. Sensei Mikasa teaches and is Chief Instructor for Kokondo Karate at the Kent Senior Center, as well as Jukido Jujitsu (adult and youth) at Kent memorial Park.

Sensei Mike Franklin is a 3rd degree black belt in Kokondo Karate and has been with BEMA for over a decade.  He teaches Karate at the Everett Activity Center and also trains in Jukido Jujitsu.