Meet our Instructors


  • Andres M. Gonzalez 8th Dan
    • Started training in 1974.
    • Started Goju Ryu under Sensei Jorge Smith in 1985.
    • Became a commissioned career Sensei under Grand Master Peter Urban in 1997 and was awarded USAGA Hall # 300. The Seijinkan Dojo
    • Also trained in: Jujitsu, Kendo, Aikijitsu, and Shorinji Kempo.
  • Catherine M. Gonzalez 6th Dan
    • Started training in Goju Ryu in 1989 under Sensei A. Gonzalez.
    • In 1995, she became and assistant instructor at the Seijinkan Dojo.
    • Sensei Catherine has also trained in Kendo, Jujutsu, Aikijitsu, and Shorinji Kempo.
  • Russell Emery 4th Dan
    • Started training in 1993 under Sensei Jim Vickers.337.5
    • Started training under Sensei Jorge Smith in 2000.
    • Joined the Seijinkan Dojo in 2006
    • Has also trained in Shin Yu Kan Kendo and Okinawan Kempo
  • Alvin Sayre 4th Dan
    • Started training in 1971 in Goju Ryu under instructor Chuck Merriman.
    • Currently training under Sensei A. Gonzalez at the Seijinkan Dojo.
  • Nina Gonzalez 1st Dan
    • Coming soon
  • Jeffrey 'JD' Ducharme 2nd Dan
    • Started USA Goju with Master Gonzalez in 2000.
    • Achieved Shodan in February of 2010
  • Billy Corum 2nd Dan
    • Started USA Goju with Master Gonzalez in 2001
    • Achieved Shodan in February of 2010.
    • Also trained in Kendo.
  • Wilson Sanchez 2nd Dan
    • Started USA Goju with Master Gonzalez in 1994.
    • Achieved Shodan in August 1998.
    • Also trained in Atemi Chi Do, Tae Kwon Do, Shorin-Ryu, and Shin Yu Kan Kendo.
  • Frank Gonzalez 1st Dan
    • Coming soon
  • Diana Campos 1st Dan
    • Coming Soon