Avi Rokah, the founder and chief instructor of the Traditional Karate Academy, 1994 World Champion, 5-time US National Champion (1990, 91, 92 94 & 2001) and 2001 Pre World Cup Champion, Avi is a top student of the world's greatest karate authority, Master Nishiyama.
Many karate experts consider Avi the finest and most knowledgeable karateka after his master teacher, Nishiyama. Avi is a gifted, devoted and patient instructor who spends all his waking hours finding better ways to teach his many dedicated students.

Rank: 6th Dan
ITKF Qualified Examiner, Judge and Certified Coach

Aric Levin is the 2005 US National Champion. He has been competing both nationally and internationally for several years and has won many awards and accolades. He is been training regularly under the tutelage of Master Nishiyama for over 10 years.
Aric holds a B. Sc. in Computer Science and other technology certifications.

Rank: 4th Dan
ITKF Qualified Examiner, Judge and Certified Coach

Assaf Dekel is the 2005 and 2007 US Western Regional Champion. He is a member of the Israeli National Team and a graduate of Tel Aviv university in Economics.

Rank: 3th Dan
ITKF Certified Coach

Ruven Sharf is the 2007 European Traditional Karate Champion in Kumite, which was held in May in Slovenia, the 2004 US National Champion and many times Israeli Champion.
Ruven is also a graduate of the Wingate Institute for Physical Education in Israel.

Rank: 3th Dan
ITKF Certified Coach