Kirk Dean is the dojo’s most senior student and instructor, having begun his training in 1993 with Sensei Wayne Dean and Mark Gillingham at the Park and Recreation Center. Over the years, Kirk has deepened his expertise in Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito through dedicated study with the late Sensei’s Dan Buckner and Fred Sypher.
As the lead instructor under Sensei Dean, Kirk plays a vital role in guiding and mentoring students, embodying the tradition and excellence of the dojo.