Sensei Raphael Linares.
Head Karate Instructor of the U.S. Shidokan
Sensei Rafael Linares: The very first US Shidokan World Lightweight Champion, All-Hawaiian Kyokushin Lightweight Champion, Midwest regional Kickboxing Champion, Raphael has competed and won in more events than would fit on this page. Sensei Ralph is the US Shidokan’s head instructor of Full Contact Karate. No substitute for pain, no sense of humor, and absolutely loves the pain.