DON WASIELEWSKI

Sensei Donald Wasielewski - Don Waz 8th dan black belt isshinryu

Don Wasielewski began his Isshinryu Karate training in 1973, under Master Steve Armstrong. During that time, he often helped lead class, showcasing his natural teaching abilities. After four years he received his Shodan promotion, and two years later received his Nidan.  Master Artmstrong promoted Wasielewski to the rank of 8th dan, as well as appointing him as his successor upon Armstrong’s retirement.

Wasielewski’s impressive number of years practicing, 46 years in total, is a testament to his dedication and teaching abilites. In addition to Isshinryu, he studied many forms of martial arts such as Aikido, Arnis, Hapkido, as well as Tangsu Do for a number of years, earning a 5th degree black belt. He continued his study with Silat, and Tai Chi while in Tawai, learning the 8 Direction Form.

Don Wasielewski has been instrumental to keeping alive the Armstrong lineage and way of teaching in the Pacific Northwest