The ZBBK board of directors is made up of fellow martial arts instructors and practitioners who share Ōsensei's vision.
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Sensei Wakefield started teaching martial arts in 1993. He has studied Shorinji Ryu Karate, Okinawan weaponry, Daito Ryu Aiki Jiu-Jitsu, and Tai Chi Chuan all under Master Richard Kim, Sensei Rod Sanford. Sensei Wakefield taught in a martial arts school (dojo) in Soquel CA for 17 years. Throughout that time, he became the head instructor for the largest, most successful dojo in Santa Cruz County. Under the tutelage of his Sensei, Rod Sanford, he was able to instruct students from the age of 4 to 74. He has also studied Goju-Ryu Karate under Master Tomoharu Kisaki, Shito Ryu Karate under Master Kenei Mabuni, and Shotokan Karate under Master Hidetaka Nishiyama.
Sensei Wakefield currently holds the rank 7th Dan and title of Kyoshi.
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