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Our Teachers

Juan Manuel Rodríguez Sensei began Karate at age five under his father, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Sensei. He continues the Shotokan lineage from Gichin Funakoshi through Michihisa Itaya and Juan Carlos Rodríguez. His career combines competition, coaching, instruction and dojo leadership. His coaching work has included national and international athletes, technical advisory responsibilities and athlete development in the United States and Latin America. At Bushido USA Dojo, he emphasizes traditional Shotokan fundamentals, practical student development, competition preparation and long-term character development.

Juan Manuel Rodríguez Sensei

Juan Manuel Rodríguez Sensei began Karate at age five under his father, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Sensei. He continues the Shotokan lineage from Gichin Funakoshi through Michihisa Itaya and Juan Carlos Rodríguez. His career combines competition, coaching, instruction and dojo leadership.

His coaching work has included national and international athletes, technical advisory responsibilities and athlete development in the United States and Latin America. At Bushido USA Dojo, he emphasizes traditional Shotokan fundamentals, practical student development, competition preparation and long-term character development.

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