Meet Our Instructors

Chief Instructor and founder of Goju-Ryu Seiwa-Kai Karate of LA. He holds the highest-ranked black belt in Seiwa-Kai and serves as Vice President of Seiwa-Kai International. With 50 years of experience, Shihan Vassie emphasizes technique, discipline, and making every movement count.

One of the dojo’s most senior members with 30 years of training under Shihan Vassie. His style incorporates hardcore street-style defense from his early foundations in New York, offering a practical and robust approach to self-protection.

Teaching for over 25 years, Sensei Edison integrates joint locks and throws from his Aikido background into technical kata and kumite training. He utilizes weapons training to help students maximize their self-defense development.

Training since age 5, Sensei Krishan has a deep connection to the Japan headquarters. He has taught for 15 years with particular expertise in kumite (sparring) techniques for both children and adults.

A passionate instructor with 26 years of training. Senpai John excels at connecting with younger students and utilizes his personal experience managing ADHD to help children build focus through martial arts.

Known for his detail-oriented approach to kata, Senpai Matt blends his Kyokushin karate background with Goju-Ryu to provide a dynamic approach to kumite and technical precision.

Bringing expertise in kata and bunkai from her multi-style background, Senpai Crystal focuses on empowering students with realistic self-defense strategies and a foundation of mutual respect.

Senpai Mike balances rigorous discipline with an approachable coaching style. His background in Isshin-Ryu brings fast, reflexive speed to his practice, with a focus on situational awareness and mental clarity.

A direct product of the K.I.C.K. Crew program, Senpai Conrad trained with Shihan Vassie for four years as a child and has returned for nine consecutive years of adult mastery. He is known for his precise movement demonstrations, providing students with a clear mental image essential for mastering authentic Goju-Ryu techniques.