Name: Sensei James Schumacher

Martial Arts Rank: 4th Degree (Yondon)

Years Teaching Karate: 13 Years

Martial Arts Styles Known: Karate (Amato's Goju-ryu), Kendo, Iaijutsu, Nun-chaku

Primary Martial Arts Weapon: Sword

Secondary Martial Arts Weapons: Nun-chaku

Classes Currently Teaching:

• Kids Kata

Awards Won:

• 1998 - Martial Arts Contributor Award for Teaching

Sensei James Schumacher's Teaching Philosophy: When teaching any age class i always try to keep these next few principals in mind:

• 1) Make the class as fun and interesting as possible
• 2) Keep an open mind on new ways of teaching and reaching your students, no two students learn the same way
• 3) You must find the students stronger areas and build from there
• 4) Constructive criticism is key for further improvement
• 5) You must be patient
• 6) Remember what age and ability you are teaching.

A Bit About Sensei James Schumacher: I love traveling the world to partake in the hobbies I have listed above. I have an associates degree from Brookdale community college and I am currently going to Montclair State University where I seek a bachelors degree in Physical and Health Education.