Staff & Facilities

Sensei Ernie Brennecke - Godan
(5th Degree Black Belt)

A retired, Sports Physical Therapist who, while in the Air Force, received his first of five
Black Belts in Japan in 1965. In 1966, Sensei opened this nation's first Okinawan
Goju-ryu Karate school in Spokane, Washington. Since that time, Sensei has taken part
in numerous national and international events--giving him a well deserved reputation
worldwide. After selling his Physical Therapy practice in 1996, Sensei Brennecke has
pursued a full-time career in martial arts.

Sensei Brennecke is a highly qualified and Certified Professional Martial Arts Instructor
who effectively conveys his knowledge in a way that encourages and motivates
students of all ages and ethnicities to do their best.

He was inducted into the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame on September 11, 2004.

Sensei Brennecke is currently the Northwest Regional Coordinator for the IOGKF, in close
association with Sensei Gene Villa (Chief Instructor USA).

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Staff & Facilities

Sensei Erik Brennecke - Nidan
(2nd Degree Black Belt)

Erik was first exposed to karate as a toddler, by viewing Martial Arts videos while sitting
on his father's stomach. Karate was his major physical activity during his elementary and
high school years. He learned karate well, and earned his Junior Black Belt at age 11 in
2001. His training continued for the next six years before taking a brief break. Erik
returned to training in late 2007 and showed renewed enthusiasm.

Erik has attended many tournaments and seminars both nationally and internationally
(Canada, South Africa, Okinawa). He was one of four selected to represent the USA at
the 2010 IOGKF World Championships which was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Facility Pictures are below

3,200 square foot facility