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A family that kicks together, sticks together

senpai maria Severa Pangelinan

3rd Degree Black Belt

Training since 2009

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, EMT Certification (2019)​

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Senpai Maria started training under Sensei Roberto Curtis when she was 9 years old. When she was 15 years old, she received her 1st dan by Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma on the island of Guam. In June 2018, she graduated from South County High School in Lorton, VA. She is now a Biology major at George Mason University and a volunteer EMT with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. She continues to train with affiliated dojos and was recently promoted to her 3rd dan by Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma (2019). Her rank is certified by the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-do Association.

senpai Miguel Juan Pangelinan

2nd Degree Black Belt

Training since 2009

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In 2009, Senpai Miguel began learning the art of traditional Okinawan karate under Sensei Roberto Curtis. He was promoted to his 1st dan in 2015 by Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma. In July 2018, he received his 2nd dan by Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma.

senpai kirida Lourdes Pangelinan

1st Degree Black Belt

Training since 2009

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Senpai Kirida was 5 years old when she started learning traditional Okinawan karate under Sensei Roberto Curtis. She was recently promoted to her 1st dan by Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma (2018). She is now 17 years old and a freshman at George Mason University studying Environmental Sciences. She is very involved with marching band, band concerts, indoor drumline, as well as, the Nativity Youth Choir.  

senpai Carmen Pangelinan

4th Degree Black Belt

Training since 1993

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Senpai Carmen began training on the island of Guam under Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma. In 2009, she began studying under Sensei Roberto Curtis and received her 1st dan under Hanshi Seikichi Iha. During the summer of 2018, she was promoted to 4th dan by Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma. Senpai Carmen is an elementary school counselor, as well as, a mother of three children.

Sensei Robert Pangelinan

7th Degree Black Belt

Training since 1984

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Sensei Robert started his karate discipline when he was 16 years old under the instruction of Hanshi Seigi Shiroma (Director of the Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Asia-Pacific Shidokan) on the island of Guam. He received his 1st and 2nd dan under Grandmaster Katsuya Miyahira in Okinawa. Sensei Robert's commitment to the art of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate influenced his three kids and wife to start training with him. In 2019, he was promoted to his 7th dan by Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma. His rank is certified by the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-do Association.

Sensei Atsuyoshi (Andy) S. Shiroma

7th Degree Black Belt

Training since 1983

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Sensei Andy started his karate training when he was 7 years old under the instruction of Hanshi Seigi Shiroma in 1983. He received his 1st through 4th Dans by notable Grandmaster Katsuya Miyahira Hanshi 10th Dan in Okinawa. After several years of training, Sensei Andy attained his 5th Dan and the rank of Shihan under Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma Hanshi 10th Dan. Grandmasters Seikichi Iha Hanshi 10th Dan and Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma 10th Dan promoted Sensei Andy to 6th Dan. In 2018, he was promoted to his 7th Dan by Grandmaster Miyagi Takeshi Hanshi 10th Dan and Grandmaster Seigi Shiroma 10th Dan. His rank is certified by the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-do Association.