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Wayne Murphy | ウェーン・マーフィー
Head Instructor, OKC Lantana | 6th Dan
Wayne Murphy Sensei Wayne's introduction to martial arts was at an early age through his father, John Murphy Sensei, a Nanadan (7th degree black belt) in Shorinryu and a direct student of the late Grand Master Eizo Shimabukuro. Joining the Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas in 1999, Wayne trained under the guidance of Sensei Ilene Smoger in the techniques, principles, and classical kata of Okinawan Karate do. Through OKCD, Wayne had the opportunity to train with many senior Yudansha simultaneously in both Shorinryu, as passed down by Grand Master Eizo Shimabukuro, and traditional techniques and methods of the Shudokan as passed down by the late Walter Todd, Shibucho for the late Kanken Toyama. Wayne earned his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in June 2001, awarded to him directly by Grand Master Shimabukuro. Wayne has continued to advance in his training, currently holding the rank of Rokudan (6th degree black belt) in both the Shorinryu and Shudokan traditions of Okinawan Karate-do. Wayne has taught weekly youth and adult classes at the OKCD since 2002. Additionally, he founded the Okinawan Karate Club of Lantana in 2008 and assisted Rajesh Chathapuram Sensei in establishing the Okinawan Karate Club of Frisco in 2016. These two clubs specifically focus on training young Karateka under the banner of Shote (Small Hands) Karate Club, emphasizing the essence of Okinawan Karate-do.
Constance An | コンスタンス・アン
Sensei | 5th Dan
Constance An Sensei joined OKCD in January 2001. Prior to joining, Constance had been a personal trainer for many years. Constance received her Shodan (1st dan) in Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karatedo in March, 2005. She currently holds the rank of Godan (5th dan) and an active instructor at the Okinawan Karate Club of Frisco, Texas. Having a mechanical engineering and fitness background, Constance enjoys breaking down martial arts into physics principles for powerfully efficient movements. Constance has taught at several women’s self - defense seminars, including FearLessDallas, a non-profit resource for women from foster care. Both her children also volunteer with her for FearLessDallas.
Rajesh Chathapuram | ラジェシュ・チャタプラム
Head Instructor, OKC Frisco | 4th Dan
Rajesh Chathapuram Sensei martial arts dream unfolded when he discovered OKCD in Farmers Branch, TX, in 2003. Enthralled by the artistry of martial disciplines, he immersed himself in training under the guidance of Ilene Smoger Sensei, finding inspiration in every instructor at OKCD. In 2011, Rajesh earned his Shodan (1st dan) in Shorin Ryu Karate and Shudokan Karate. Presently holding the rank of Yondan (4th dan), he continues to evolve as a martial artist. In 2016, Sensei Rajesh, alongside Sensei Wayne Murphy, co-founded Okinawan Karate Club of Frisco, where he holds the position of Head Sensei. His passion for martial arts extends to sharing knowledge and mentoring young practitioners through the SHOTE (small hands) youth program at Lantana dojo.
Keith Sandefer | キース・サンデファー
Sensei | 3rd Dan
Keith Sandefer Sensei’s first introduction into martial arts began in 1983 with Sensei Takao Nakaya, achieving the rank of 1st-KYU. Unfortunately, after receiving this rank there was a pause in Keith’s pursuit of martial arts. Family, work, and travel took over most of his time until finally in 2005 he rediscovered his passion and started training at the Holtum School of Martial Arts in Plano, Texas. Keith was awarded his Shodan (1st dan) on December 2009 in Tae Kwon Do, but after receiving this rank he felt there was something missing in his training. He missed the traditional ways- the focus on technique, the history, and the katas. He finally understood. With this new found wisdom he made his way to the Okinawan Karate School of Dallas in 2010, and has been there ever since. Keith Sensei currently hold the rank of Sandan (3rd Dan) in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
Noah Temer | ノア・テメル
Sensei | 2nd Dan
Noah Temer Sensei joined the Okinawan Karate Club of Lantana in 2011 at the age of five and has been an active Karateka for the past 13 years. Noah Sensei earned the rank of Shodan (1st Dan) in both Shorin-Ryu and Shudokan Karate in 2022. Noah currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd Dan) in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
Shashank Chathapuram | シャシャンク・チャトプラム
Sensei | 2nd Dan
Shashank Chathapuram Sensei was introduced to martial arts when he was 4 years old, when he had the opportunity to try Tae Kwon Do in 2010. However, Shashank did not enjoy this training. In 2011, he saw his dad, Rajesh Chathapuram Sensei, get his Shodan (1st degree) in Shorin Ryu and Shudokan karate through the Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas. It was at that moment he knew that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. This led to him joining Okinawan Karate Club of Lantana and training under Sensei Wayne Murphy as well as his father Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram. During these past 1 4 years, Shashank has had the opportunity to work with various other Sensei within the Okinawan Karate family as well. Shashank was awarded his (1st Dan) in January 2022 and currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd Dan) in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
Mark Calimlim | マーク・キャリムリム
Sensei | 1st Dan
Mark Calimlim Sensei joined the Okinawan Karate Club of Frisco in 2017 at the age of 9 and has been an active Karateka for the past 7 years. Prior to joining, Mark had no experience in martial arts, but quickly grew to enjoy the discipline and focus. In addition to his karate training Mark is an active member of the Rick Reedy Marching Band and enjoys playing tennis and working out to maintain his fitness. Over the past 7.5 years, Mark has had the opportunity to be trained by Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram, Sensei Keith and Sensei Constance as well other great instructors like Sensei Wayne Murphy. Mark was awarded his Shodan (1st Dan) on January 27th, 2024 by Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
Sanjana Senthil | サンジャナ・センシル
Sensei | 1st Dan
Sanjana Senthil Sensei first joined Okinawa Karate Club of Frisco in 2016 in 5th grade. Over the past 8 years Sanju has been learning Karate, she has had the wonderful opportunity to work with various Sensei in the Okinawan Karate Dojo family. In addition to Karate, Sanju is involved in weightlifting and basketball in school. She also enjoys cooking, hanging out with her friends, and spending time with her family and dog. Sanjana Sensei was awarded her (1st Dan) on January 27th, 2024 by Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram in both Shorin-Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
Maximo Centeno-An | マクシモ・チェンテノアン
Sensei | 1st Dan
Maximo Centeno-An Sensei joined the Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas in 2011 and transitioned to the Okinawan Karate Club of Frisco in 2020. He has been a student instructor for 5 years. In addition to his karate training, Maximo plays the violin. He has taught for FearLessDallas, a womens foster care support program, in teaching womens self-defense. Maximo Sensei was awarded his Shodan (1st Dan) on January 27th, 2024 by Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
Sreeja Surisetti|スリージャ・スリセッティ
Sensei | 1st Dan
Sreeja Surisetti Sensei joined the Okinawan Karate Club of Frisco in 2018 at the age of eleven and has been a student for the past 8 years. Throughout her karate journey, Sreeja has learned not just physical techniques but valuable lessons in discipline, resilience, and leadershi p. As a student leader volunteer at the dojo, she enjoys mentoring younger students and fostering a sense of community. Outside the dojo, Sreeja works to balance academics and her passion as a classical dancer, applying discipline and perseverance learned through her training to other aspects of her life. Sreeja Sensei was awarded her Shodan (1st Dan) on Apr 5 th , 2025 by Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
Ridhimaa Moola|リディーマー・ムーラ
Sensei | 1st Dan
Ridhimaa Moola Sensei joined the Okinawan Ka rate Club of Frisco in 2018 but prior to that, her martial arts journey began at an early age of 4 when she started learning Taekwondo. Despite relocating across oceans, Ridhimaa ’ s passion for martial arts remained steadfast. While in Harrisburg, she earne d her green belt from Isshinryu Karate before moving to Frisco . Over the past 8 + years, she has honed her skills under the guidance of Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram, Sensei Keith Sandefer, Sensei Constance, and other esteemed instructors like Sensei Wayne Murp hy. She has also served as a student instructor for more than five years . Ridhimaa Sensei was awarded her Shodan (1st Dan) on Apr 5 th , 2025 by Sensei Rajesh Chathapuram in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate.
