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The Way of Excellence!

The Way of Excellence!

The Way of Excellence!The Way of Excellence!The Way of Excellence!

"Being the change we want to see!"

About the Kaizen League

THE KAIZEN VISION

The philosophy of continuous improvement of working practices, personal efficiency, etc.

 

The foundation of KAIZEN consists of 5 elements.


  • Teamwork
  • Personal Discipline
  • Improved Morale
  • Quality Circles
  • Suggestions for Improvement


Kaizen’s goals for Competition Martial Arts are to,


  • Provide a fair and safe environment.
  • Enhance competition quality
  • Implement a standard set rules and regulations
  • Sanction, promote, and conduct martial arts competitions
  • Implement a Player recognition system
  • Train and certify Officials
  • Raise its awareness and popularity
  • Conduct seminars for continuous education
  • Set higher standards 


"Bringing Honesty, Respect, Loyalty, Integrity, Discipline, and Tradition

back to Competition Martial Arts!"

- Kaizen Invitational Martial Arts League

Executive Board

President & Founder

Secretary / Commissioner

President & Founder

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Professor Rick Cropper

8th Dan - Kajukenbo


Cropper Kung Fu

9003 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97216

Phone: (360) 721-5602

Email: sifucropper@gmail.com


www.croppermartialartspdx.com

Vice-President

Secretary / Commissioner

President & Founder

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Hanshi Jerry Piddington

10th Dan - Shorei / Shorin Ryu

 

AKANA - American Karate Dojo

3114 Old Military Rd. Central Point, Oregon 97502

Phone: (509) 699-9597

Email: mushinpower@hotmail.com


www.akana.org

Secretary / Commissioner

Secretary / Commissioner

Secretary / Commissioner

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Senpai Diane DiNapolis

1st Kyu - Boei Shido

 

Kiai / Boei Shido Martial Arts

15930 99th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375

Arbitrator

Chief Coordinator

Secretary / Commissioner

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Kyoshi CJ Mayo

8th Dan - Okinawan Shorin Ryu


Shinzo Kaizen Dojo

1709 112th St S Tacoma, WA 98444

Phone:  (253) 232-7695 

E-Mail: shinzokaizendojo@yahoo.com


www.shinzokaizendojo.com

Chief Coordinator

Chief Coordinator

Chief Coordinator

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Sensei Garrett Collins

4th Dan - Okinawan Shorin Ryu

 

Shinzo Kaizen Dojo

1709 112th St S Tacoma, WA 98444

Chief Referee

Chief Coordinator

Chief Coordinator

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Shihan Dennis Elliott

7th Dan - Shito Ryu

 

All American Martial Arts

127 E Reata Rd, Kennewick, WA 99338

Phone: (509) 713-6968

Email: aamatricities@gmail.com


www.aamatricities.com

The Executive Board defines and oversees the policies and procedures of the Kaizen League.

Promoter's Board

Tumwater City Classic

Rainier / Tri-Cities Triple Crown

Rainier / Tri-Cities Triple Crown

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Sensei Gabriel Trance

Rainier / Tri-Cities Triple Crown

Rainier / Tri-Cities Triple Crown

Rainier / Tri-Cities Triple Crown

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The Furious Five

Rogue Valley Classic

Rainier / Tri-Cities Triple Crown

Rogue Valley Classic

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Master Brandon Bennett

Three Rivers Classic

City of Destiny Classic

Rogue Valley Classic

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Master Juan Mendoza

City of Destiny Classic

City of Destiny Classic

City of Destiny Classic

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Tashi David Carman

Mighty River Classic

City of Destiny Classic

City of Destiny Classic

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Professor Rick Cropper

The Promoter's implement the policies and procedures as set forth by the Executive Board.

Non-Voting Board Members

Head Score / Time Keeper

Head Score / Time Keeper

Head Score / Time Keeper

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Lori Tweedie

Treasurer

Head Score / Time Keeper

Head Score / Time Keeper

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Mia Pedersen