Saturday, May 31, 2008

Duncan, Sensei

Duncan, Sensei

Good teachers impart good education. Great teachers groom their students to become leaders. Ordinary teachers direct us along the right path, but great teachers inspire us to seek our own path. They encourage us to discover our talents.

Duncan, Sensei has a deep passion for Karate. He is a graduate of the Florida International University Karate program, and a direct student of Manny Saavedra, Kaicho. He has established a very successful Karate program of his own in Western Carolina University. His innovative, non-judgmental, empathic, and compassionate approach to working with students is held in high regard by his colleagues, who also appreciate the professional mentorship that he provides them.
Duncan, Sensei is a great Sensei full of enthusiasm and excitement about Karate.
He is a great teacher that understands where his students want to go, and helps build easy bridges to get there.

"He is a great leader and a great decision maker; He takes a genuine interest in the students he teaches and the community he lives in. That's a rare quality for someone nowadays. And most importantly he is a very good friend that will always tell you what he thinks, always true to himself.” Manny Saavedra