Wayne Dean, owner and instructor of Dean’s Okinawan Martial Arts and Self Defense School in Hollywood, Maryland, holds an 8th degree black belt in Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito karate.
With over five decades of experience, Sensei Dean has established a reputation for excellence in martial arts instruction, drawing from his extensive training under the late Fred Sypher, a direct student of Fusei Kise and Master Hohan Soken in Okinawa. Since founding the dojo in September 2002, Sensei Dean has provided professional karate, kobudo, and self-defense programs for both youth and adults, fostering a disciplined and supportive environment for personal growth and achievement.