Ohana Self Defense Institute WV
Our Instructors
Grandmaster "Hanshi" Jason Davis
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Founder, Principal Teacher and Headmaster of the Davis Kenpo Arnis Ju Jutsu system.
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Oversees all programs and approves all curriculum used in the school.
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With over 3 decades of study in the martial arts, Hanshi Davis holds a 9th degree in Ju Jutsu and kenpo and an 8th degree in Arnis.
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Prefers the title Hanshi rather than Grandmaster. Hanshi means exemplary teacher and is used only by grandmasters.
Sensei Stacy
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Sensei Stacy is an instructor in our Kinder Kenpo class and assists with the teen and adult Kenpo classes.
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Sensei Stacy currently holds a 3rd degree in Deibisu Ryu Ju Jutsu and a 2nd degree in Kenpo Ju Jutsu under Hanshi Jason Davis.
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She also holds a 1st degree in Shotokan Karate where she began her martial arts journey 29 years ago.
Sensei Melvin Davis
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Sensei Melvin is an instructor in the Kinder Judo Class and assists with the teen and adult Kenpo classes.
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With 13 years of study in the martial arts Sensei Melvin has trained in Shotokan Karate, Kosen Judo, Deibisu Ryu Ju Jutsu, and Davis Kenpo Arnis Ju Jutsu.
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He began his martial art journey in Shotokan Karate and currently holds a 2nd degree in Deibisu Ryu Ju Jutsu and a 1st degree in Davis Kenpo Arnis Ju Jutsu under Hanshi Jason Davis.
Senpai Laura Wotring
- Senpai Laura is our Public School Liaison, an instructor in our programs with the WV Public Schools, and assists with the teen and adult Kenpo classes.
- Senpai Laura currently holds a 1st degree in Davis Kenpo Arnis Ju Jitsu under Hanshi Jason Davis.
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With 9 years of study in the martial arts Senpai Laura has trained in Tae Kwon Do, Deibisu Ryu Ju Jutsu, Filipino Arts, and Davis Kenpo Arnis Ju Jutsu.
Junior Instructors
Senpai Aidan Gross - 1st Dan
Senpai Luke Stark - Black Belt
Senpai Caleb - Jr. Black Belt