Sensei Willy Strohmeier

 Karate Background 

I began my Karate training at the same time as my two older brothers, Javier and Jorge in 1979 at the age of 6 in Lima, Peru. My Sensei was Luis Chiock Wong, who more than an instructor, was a great example and role model of an honest, correct person. He taught us the true way of Karate, great technique, spirit, and most of all the perfection of the individual's character.

I earned my black belt at the age of 15 after many arduous years of training. I am a fifth degree Black Belt in the Shotokan Style of Karate-Do. I have been part of the Peruvian Karate Team in the modality of Team Kata, earning a Gold Medal in the South American Championship in Chile 1991, and a Silver Medal in the Pan-American Championship in Curazao 1991.

After immigrating to the United States, forming a family, and becoming a US Citizen, I continued competing and came to integrate the US National Karate Team in 2007 for the Pan-American Championship in Mexico, in Kumite (Sparring) - minus 70 Kilo division (154 lbs); and on the following year, earned a Silver Medal for the United States of America at the US Open Championship in Las Vegas NV.

For many years I taught Karate ad-honorem (for free), coaching children and adults at my home or helping students at other Dojos. Having put myself through college for many years while working full time and having formed a family, I realized at the end of 2005 that the time was ripe to fulfill my vision. I founded Colorado Karate Club and began teaching at a few Recreational Centers in the Front Range.   In December of 2006 we acquired what is now our Headquarters at 700 South Main Street - Brighton, CO. We opened February of 2007 and continue a stable growth of our student body.

My brothers and I continue to train and compete at the highest levels of Karate, but at the same time are shifting our focus to a new generation of practitioners who are beginning to display great ability, and are the promise of a bright future for the art and sport of Karate in Colorado. 

Formal Education 

In Peru I attended the Marist School (Colegio Maristas de Miraflores), now called Champagnat (after its Founder Marcelinus Champagnat), - 1978 to 1989

In the US, I continued my education as an adult, making time after work, and with the loyal support of my wife Kimberly (who put up with me through all these years of late nights at class, studying, and doing homework).

Denver Institute of Technology (now Westwood College)	Associate of Science in Electronics Technology	1996	Director's List (3.91 GPA)
Regis University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science	2002	Cum Laude (3.69 GPA)
Regis University	Master of Science in Computer Information Technology (Database Technology)	2004	Charles Babbage Award  (4.0 GPA)

 

 

Personal  Perspective

I moved to the United States in 1991 and Married my wife Kimberly in 1992. We have five beautiful daughters, and have been living in the City of Brighton since 1997. We love our community, and strive to make it a better place through our instruction and dedication.

I thoroughly enjoy teaching Karate, I know that it makes a positive difference in the lives of the students and their families. That is what drives me and motivates me every day to give the best of me to my students. I am amazed and proud to see children and adults become excellent Karateka, but most of all, to see the awesome personal transformation in the character of the students.

My aim is to be a good role model to all my students, just as my Sensei has been a great role model to me all these years.

If you have any questions, please go to the contact page and give us a call or send us an e-mail. I'd be glad to hear from you and answer whatever questions you may have.

Sensei Willy Strohmeier