User:Senpaishawn
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[edit] Shawn Patrick Danaher
Sensei Shawn Patrick Danaher was born in 1981 in Camarillo, California. He began his karate training in 1993 under [Sensei Marcus Young]. Shawn tested under Shihan Hiroyasu Fujishima where he received his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 1998. He was promoted to 2nd degree black belt by Sensei Young in 2003, and received the rank of San Dan (3rd degree) in April 2006.
Shawn has worked on several action films, including “The Power Within”, “Tiger Heart,” and recently auditioned for a new reality series pilot, “The Next Martial Arts Superstar.” He organized and participated in a “Stranger Danger” program for local schools which helped to educate students about the potential dangers of interacting with strangers. He has organized and participated in many local karate demonstrations such as the Obon Festival, St. Mary Magdalen Fiesta, and the Martial Partners Expo. Shawn continues to further his education by attending college at Cal-State Channel Islands where he will be receiving his BA in Psychology in May 2006. While attending college full time, he is still seen at the dojo five times a week where he continues his training at Camarillo Shotokan under Sensei Young.
Standing at 5'6", Shawn is known for his lightning speed. Sensei Shawn has experience in many national/international open and traditional competitions and feels that it is important to share his experiences with the students. He has received many First Place and Grand Champion Awards in events including, Traditional Japanese/Okinawan Kata, Open Forms, Musical Forms, Men’s Black Belt Kumite, Showmanship, Traditional Weapons (with both Bo & Naginata), and Open Weapons (with both Traditional Kamas and Kamas w/ rope).
Shawn has experience teaching all ages, Lil’ Cubs (3-4yrs), Lil’ Tigers (5-6yrs), Youth (7-12yrs), Adults (13-45), and Golden Dragons (+ 45yrs). Currently he teaches the youth and adult beginner classes, he teaches the youth novice and advanced classes on Thursday nights, and the Golden Dragons on Saturday mornings.
