Renshi D. Scott Jaronske

American Okinawan Karate Academy

Willcox, Arizona

     Renshi D. Scott Jaronske was first inspired by a Bruce Lee movie he saw in 1974. He got the chance in 1977 when he began studying Shudo Kan Karate in Springfield, Illinois. For several years following, he studied Tai Chi Chuan, Wing Chun Gung Fu and Moo Do Kuan. Upon moving to Willcox, Arizona in 1990, Renshi Jaronske started a Dojo at his home called, "The Eagle School of Martial Arts." Renshi met Grand Master Joe Barnes, AOKA, when his students were competing in a tournament in Sierra Vista, Arizona. In August of 1997, The Eagle school of martial arts became AOKA WILLCOX.

CURRENT BLACK BELT CERTIFICATES

• 5^th Dan Certificate, Tai Shin Ki Do
• 3^rd Dan Certificate, Isshinryu Karat
• A certified Instructor of Chanbara through the International Chanbara Federation.