Eddy Deuschle is the head instructor of the OK Falls and Naramata dojos. He has trained in Kyokushin Karate for 11 years, and holds the rank of Shodan. As well, Eddy has trained for 8 years in the art of Judo, competing in many tournaments. Kyokushin highlights include training at the 1998 Hawaiian Kyokushin Seminar with Kancho Matsui, and Shihan Bobby Lowe. Eddy has the privilage of training under Shihan Stuart Corrigal at the various C.K.K.O. functions.

Eddy loves to train with the students of OK Falls and Naramata dojos, and describes them as "Awesome!" He continues to strive to help them improve physically and mentally, and finds it very gratifying to see them all making such dramatic improvements.

His goals are to become the "best kid's instructor" in Canada! Eddy Deuschle and Mike Riplinger of Oliver dojo organize the South Okanagan Kyokushin Karate tournament held every fall in the Okanagan Valley. Eddy feels that teaching is a privilage and honor, for there is only one thing greater than studying Kyokushin... and that is sharing it with others! Eddy is happliy married to Lori, and has 2 daughters, and a fuzzy dawg named Jake!

Dean Gemmell started training in Kyokushin Karate at the same time Eddy Deuschle did. He was an assistant instructor at the old Penticton dojo and instructs at Naramata & OK Falls. Dean is 44 years old, and is happily married to Bev. He holds the rank of 1st kyu brown belt. Dean's skills as an instructor is unparralled. He motivates the students, and instills discipline and respect through his excellent demeanor and professional attitude. We are fortunate to have Dean in our program, and thank him for his help! Osu.

Stephani has been training in Kyokushin since she was 8 years old at the Penticton dojo. She joined up with the OK Falls and Naramata dojos in September of 2002. Stephani is 17 years old, and holds the rank of 3rd kyu. Stephani is training at the OK Falls dojo, and helps instruct here and at Naramata.Stephani is training hard towards her brown belt. She has recently won the Women's Open Division at the 3rd Annual South Okanagan Kyokushin Karate Tournament, and has fought and medalled in numerous Tournaments including the Canadian Championships. Thanks Stephani!

Mike Woods is 33 years old, and trains and instructs at the OK Falls and Naramata dojos. He holds the rank of 4th kyu, and is currently preparing for his 3rd kyu grading. Mike is married to Nikki, and has 2 sons, Brandon and Duncan. The entire family trains at OK Falls, and Mike and the boys train and instruct at the Naramata dojo. Mike is learning the finer points of Kyokushin karate through instructing, and is finding it challenging and rewarding. Mike started his training in Penticton many years ago, and fights at tournaments. He is the Men's Open champion at the 3rd Annual South Okanagan Kyokushin Karate Tournament recently held. Many thanks to Mike for the excellent job he is doing!

Sean Reid holds the rank of 1st kyu. He is preparing for the Shodan exam. He instructs at the OK Falls dojo, and also at Sempai Terry Shivas' Penticton dojo. Sean has been with the OK Falls dojo since it's inception with Eddy, and is a huge part of the success that this club has had. Sean is a very keen karate-ka and an exceptional instructor. He offers great variety to the club, and has developed many excellent students. Sean also officiates and helps in the planning, organizing, and running of the South Okanagan Kyokushin Karate Tournament every year. He attends Kyokushin events on a regular basis, and fights in tournaments. It is a privilege to have Sean as part of our team! Osu and many thanks!