Monroe Dojo:
Events & Community
Location
Monroe Aquatics Center
2325 Hanover Dr
Monroe, NC 28110
Schedule
Monday: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Thursday: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Contact Us
If you have questions about training, classes, or getting started we are happy to help!
Monroe Instructors
Meet the instructors who lead our training at the Monroe dojo, along with guest USIK instructors joining us for special sessions and seminars.
Learn more about Sensei Parker
BEGAN ISSHINRYU
Began training in 2007 with Sensei Gyr
DATE OF SHO-DAN
May 2016
DATE OF PRESENT RANK
Yon-Dan, November 2023
ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES
USIK
AWARDS
n/a
Learn more about Sensei Funderburk
BEGAN ISSHINRYU
Began training with Sensei Gyr in 2007
DATE OF SHO-DAN
August 2019
DATE OF PRESENT RANK
San-Dan, August 2023
ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES
USIK
AWARDS
n/a
Learn more about Sensei Funderburk
BEGAN ISSHINRYU
Began training with Sensei Gyr in 2007
DATE OF SHO-DAN
August 2019
DATE OF PRESENT RANK
San-Dan, August 2023
ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES
USIK
AWARDS
n/a
Learn more about Sensai Jimenez
BEGAN ISSHINRYU
Began training with Sensei Gyr in 2007
DATE OF SHO-DAN
August 2019
DATE OF PRESENT RANK
San-Dan, May 2026
ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES
USIK
AWARDS
n/a
Learn more about Mr. Allera
BEGAN ISSHINRYU
Began training with Sensei Gyr in 2007
DATE OF SHO-DAN
January 2023
DATE OF PRESENT RANK
Sho-Dan, January 2023
ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES
USIK
AWARDS
n/a
Learn more about Ms. Fangman
BEGAN ISSHINRYU
Began training with Sensei Gyr in 2015
DATE OF SHO-DAN
December 2023
DATE OF PRESENT RANK
Sho-Dan, December 2023
ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES
USIK
AWARDS
n/a
Isshinryu is rooted in lineage and guided by discipline
Learn about its history and the codes that shape its character