Brian Evans, 6th Dan - Chief Instructor

Brian Evans is the Chief Instructor and Executive Director of the Illinois Traditional Karate Organization of Illinois. He is a 6th degree black belt and has been training in the art of JKA style Shotokan karate since 1978. Mr. Evans has competed on both national and international levels of competition in kata and kumite, winning titles in both. He is a nationally certified physical fitness coordinator and lead defensive tactics instructor as well.

Joe Denney, 3rd Dan - Instructor

Joe Denney is an Assistant Instructor for the ITKO, and Assistant Instructor at the Mackinaw Valley Shotokan dojo. Mr. Denney is a 3rd degree black belt and has been training since 1998 in the art of Shotokan karate. He is a national and international competitor and a Co-advisor for the ITKO Executive Committee.

Kim Evans, 2nd Dan - Instructor

Kim Evans is an Official Assistant instructor for the ITKO, and is the financial Director for the ITKO. Mrs. Evans is a 2nd degree black belt and has been training in the art of Shotokan karate since 1987. She is also a Co-advisor for the ITKO Executive Committee.

Brandon Evans, 2nd Dan - Assistant Instructor

Brandon Evans is an Official Assistant Instructor for the ITKO, he is a 2nd degree black belt and has been training in the art of Shotokan karate since the age of five.

Kevin Petri, 1st Dan- Assistant

for the Mackinaw Valley Karate Center.