Sensei Sharyl Geisert
Owner/Director of White Tiger Karate

sgeisert@metrocast.net

Sensei Sharyl has been in the teaching field for over 20 years. Through teaching karate, Sensei Sharyl, has helped to empower many individuals to attain higher standards for themselves and those around them. It is her desire to pass on the excitement martial arts offers as well as to live by example with joy and a respectful attitude toward others.

Presently, Sensei Sharyl studies under Grandmaster Georganne Verigan within Bill Gregory’s Kajukenpo and Pailum Kung Fu system. Her resume also includes studying Shaolin Kempo, Tae kwon Do, Chin na, Tai Chi, and is a certified instructor in Women’s Rape Prevention by AWSDA, the American Women’s Self-Defense Association. In addition to being involved in the martial arts, Sensei Sharyl has trained and competed in a multitude of athletics including Olympic training in the javelin and Olympic weight lifting where she placed 10th in the world. Her passion for helping other’s is imminent in her past employment which includes teacher, coach, personal trainer, fire fighter, emergency medical technician, youth care specialist, and aquatics director.

Her educational expertise allowed her to use her joy of sport with the undeniable power of its healing benefits. Sensei Sharyl credits recreation & athletic involvement to a healthier self-image, improved self-esteem, and a deterrent to drugs, smoking, alcohol, and other negative behaviors. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Health and her Master’s of Science in Therapeutic Recreation. Understanding the power behind the martial arts, Sensei Sharyl completed her master’s thesis studying the benefits afforded women participants in the martial arts. Not only did the study positively affect the individuals but it forever made changes in Sensei Sharyl and her co instructors.

Sensei Suzanne Plante

Sensei Sue began her martial arts training in after observing her son’s enjoyment of karate. During her first year, Sue stood out in her dedication to learning and sharing her knowledge of the martial arts. This unselfish attitude and devotion earned her a spot on the Special Winning Attitude Team (SWAT) where she was able to assist her fellow students of all ages in reaching his or her goals. In 2005, she was awarded the title “Sempai” (head student) for her teaching ability, her outstanding efforts toward helping fellow classmates as well as assisting individuals outside of the martial arts. Upon earning her black belt Sempai Sue was awarded the title of Sensei which means “Teacher”.

The personal benefits Sensei Sue has experienced in the martial arts include a shared passion with her son, mental stimulation, improved focus, and better health. In addition to teaching karate, she is dedicated to educating and empowering women by teaching them effective no nonsense ways of self-defense. As a certified AWSDA Rape Prevention Instructor, she can do just that by holding women-only self-defense classes. Sensei Sue has continued to expand her training to include parent/child self defense where she teaches children how to protect themselves from human predators as well as educating parents about the dangers our children face today. Presently, Sensei Sue is in school training in the art of massage therapy. She also has her certification in advanced aroma therapy where she uses natural health and fitness through the use of essential oils to aid in a more sound mind and body.

Her martial arts background includes Shaolin Kempo Karate and currently trains with Sensei Sharyl under the direction of Grandmaster Georganne Verigan in Bill Gregory’s Kajukenpo and Pailum Kung Fu.

Instructor Linda Eaton

Linda observed the benefits her two teenage children were experiencing while training in karate and decided to study the martial arts with them under Sensei Sharyl. She began her training as a means to learn self defense and to improve her physical health. What it lead to was a strong desire to help empower children and adolescents toward self protection. As a nurse of 20 years, Linda had personally witnessed the need for this group to be able to protect themselves. Her experience within Karate proved to her that this training could make a difference between being a victim and being safe.

Her focus was obvious and her natural ability as a leader was evident. She was asked to join the team of instructors and to attend the AWSDA seminar held in Canada where she earned her Rape Prevention Instructor Certification. The seminar solidified her choice to focus on assisting women, children, and adolescent’s with self defense.