Instructors

Ian Sweeney

Sensei

Ian has been studying karate since 1997, and teaching since 2023. He has a fourth degree black belt (yondan) in Uechi Ryu Karate and a first degree black belt (shodan) in Goju Ryu Karate. Ian teaches most classes and handles everything behind the scenes. He is a member of the executive board of our association, the North American Jiteki Jyuku Association. The attitudes learned from martial arts have been responsible for many of the best things in Ian’s life, and he is grateful for the opportunity to share his knowledge.

Ian’s favorite kata is Kanchin, and his favorite technique is shoken tsuki, the one-knuckle punch.

Bruce Tulgan

Kyoshi

Bruce Tulgan has been studying Uechi Ryu Karatedo for more than 50 years. He is the president of the North American Jiteki Jyuku Association, our central authority, and has been Ian’s teacher since 2013. Bruce leads class sporadically and advises on the curriculum.

Bruce’s favorite kata is Seiryu, and his favorite technique is sokuto geri, the side kick.