CMK | Assistant Instructors

Sempai Richard Theis

Name: Sempai Richard Theis
Dojo: Sartell, MN
Rank: 2nd Dan
Experience:

Favorite Basic Kata: Heian Godan
Favorite Int. Kata: Empi
Favorite Adv. Kata: Kanku Sho

Richard started training in November of 1992. His hard work and respect was quickly recognized by Sensei Kiel. Under Sensei Kiel's guidance, Richard became an outstanding student and competitor. He has competed at the local, state and national levels. At the ISKF national tournament in 1994, Richard received a bronze medal in team kata with his brothers Josh and Steven.

In July 1995, Richard received his shodan under Sensei Yaguchi. And in October of 1997, Richard was a three time gold medalist at the Windy City 5 Traditional Karate Championship. In February 1998, Richard received his nidan under Sensei Kiel.

During his time in college at St. Cloud State University, he organized and was the lead instructor for the Shotokan Karate Club. In addition, he also taught for a brief period in Spicer, MN.

In September 2002, Richard traveled back to the Windy City 10 Traditional Karate Championship where he place second in men's black belt kumite and took home the gold in team kata with his brother Josh and Sensei Kiel.

Today Richard lives and trains in the St. Cloud area. His spirit and knowledge of the art has made him a great practioner and teacher.

Sempai Steven Theis

Name: Sempai Steven Theis
Dojo: Sartell, MN
Rank: 1st Dan
Experience:

Favorite Basic Kata: Heian Sondan
Favorite Int. Kata: Empi
Favorite Adv. Kata: Sochin

Steven started his training in January of 1993 at the age of eight. Under the guidance of Sensei Kiel he became a respectable competitor at the local, state and national levels. Steven became a national kumite champion in 1994 at the ISKF National Championship. He also took home a bronze medal in team kata with his brothers Richard and Josh.

In January 1997, Steven received his shodan under Sensei Kiel. Later that year, in October, Steven competed at the Windy City 5 Traditional Karate Championship where he took home three gold medals, one for kata, kumite and team kata.

Today he is a CMK assistant instructor and looks forward to continuing his karate training.

Sempai Travis Hirt

Name: Sempai Travis Hirt
Dojo: Sartell, MN
Rank: 1st Dan
Experience:

Sempai Dan Stark

Name: Sempai Dan Stark
Dojo: Minneapolis, MN
Rank: 2nd Dan
Experience:

Sempai Jennifer Kiel

Name: Sempai Jennifer Kiel
Dojo: Minneapolis, MN
Rank: 1st Dan
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