Sensei John Solheim

John Solheim, Chief Instructor of the Cascade Karate Club has been practicing karate since 1992 and and has been awarded dan (black belt) certification by the Nihon Karate-Do Kai and Shito-Ryu Seiko-Kai.

He has been fortunate to train under exceptional instructors that have shared with him a profound understanding of karate and its application. It is this knowledge, which he brings to his instruction along with a demanding training discipline that helps students gain an exceptional level of technical ability and intellectual understanding of the art.

Nancy Solheim

Nancy Solheim, is the dojo's senior Sempai and primary assistant instructor. In addition, she has crafted and teaches a program of instruction based upon karate that is tailored to specifically address the unique self-defense needs of women.