Sensei Brad Decker, 3rd Dan

Decker Sensei began studying martial arts in Shotokan in 1979. He studied under Andre' Dulce Sensei at the Washington Shotokan Association, Bellevue, WA dojo. Dulce Sensei taught Decker Sensei the traditional stances, punches and kicks. Attaining the rank of purple belt, Decker Sensei went off to college at the University of Washington. At the University of Washington Decker Sensei studied Tae kwon Do under Master Leon Preston for 4 years. Master Preston taught Decker Sensei how to kick and compete in completions.

After many years of searching for the right martial art, Decker Sensei started Hayashi-ha Shito Ryu training with Shihan Minakami at the Minakami Karate dojo in Seattle, Washington in 1997. He received his San-Dan in 2006. Teaching and training at the Minakami Karate dojo keeps my body in shape, my mind focused and energy up, says Decker Sensei. Shihan Minakami continues to teach us how to move our bodies quickly as we get older and maintain our energy.

Some of Decker Sensei's passions are serving God, being a husband, dad, and commercial real estate developer, plus all the other fun stuff; travel, scuba diving, skiing, hiking, biking, and running on the beach.