Discipline. Integrity. Responsibility.
Respect. Confidence.
Meet Our Sensei
Zachary Kraft-Shinn
Zack began training martial arts at the age of three. He studied many different styles in martial arts including Tang Soo Do, Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Tai Chi to name a few. In addition to the martial arts, he also earned his 200 hour yoga teacher trainer certificate from Kripalu school of Yoga and Ayurveda in 2014. He taught for many years before returning to earn his Level 1 Kripalu outdoor guide certificate which stringed together forest bathing, meditation and outdoor survival skills. He also taught mindful archery at Kripalu. Eventually he found his dream dojo at Black Bear Dojo. He decided to dedicate his life to the study of Karate. Zack earned his black belt in Reihokan Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do from Sensei Mark Spear of Black Bear Dojo. His goal is to teach and preserve authentic Okinawan karate like his teacher.
Class Schedule
Tiny Turtles
Kids Karate, ages 6-12
Tuesdays/Thursday
Jade Turtle Dojo
5:00-5:45 PM
Saturday
Black Bear Dojo
9:00-9:45AM
“Zack is a man of true integrity whose passion for martial arts comes from the heart. He is kind and gentle, a caring and genuine teacher and leader who brings joy and inspiration wherever he goes. True Jedi are few and far between in this world. Zack is among those few.”
Micah Mortali
Author of Rewilding
Founder and Director of Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership
@micah_rewilding
“Sensei Zack is a strong, gentle, yet powerful guiding force. He knows how to push me to the edge of my capabilities to see what I’m made of, to learn and grow, while steadfast and compassionately holding space for all that is true, authentic and present. He is a rolodex of martial arts and physical fitness knowledge, so much so that it effortlessly lives in the core of his being and is seamlessly communicated. Domo arigato gozaimashita sensei!”
Jon Orsini
Breathwork guide
Kripalu faculty
Multiple award-winning Broadway actor.
@jonorsini
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