Jeanne Altstatt
Fall 1988 – Began studying Isshinryu Karate at Wallops Island, Virginia under Sensei Dennis Lockwood (Roko Dan) and black belts instructors, Mr. Kevin Harman, Mr. David Hancock, and Mr. George Richey
Named Wallops Island Dojo Rookie of the Year
Moved to main dojo in Salisbury, MD – Continued to study with Sensei Lockwood and black belt instructors, Mr. Wayne Ellis, Mr. Bobby Cannon, Mr. Rick Passen, Ms. Shelia Griffin, and Ms. Doris Hancock
Attended two workshops conducted by Master Angi Uezu in Dover, Delaware
Learned Bow Kata and Sai Kata from Mr. Wayne Ellis
1997 Received Isshinryu Karate-Ka Award for Outstanding Student in the Salisbury Dojo
Completed in kumite, kata, and weapons in tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and the Isshinryu Hall of Fame Tournament
Placed in the following tournaments1990 through 1998:
Eastern Shore Classic – 3rd Kata
Eastern Shore Classic – 1st Kumite
Eastern Shore Karate Championships – 2nd Kata
Eastern Shore Karate Championships – 2nd Kumite
WKA World Team Tournament – 1st Kumite
1St State Isshinryu Karate Tournament – 1st Kumite
1St State Isshinryu Karate Tournament – 2nd Kata
1st Delmarva Tournament – 1st Kumite
1st Delmarva Tournament – 2nd Kata
Eastern Shore Classic – 2rd Kata
Eastern Shore Classic – 1st Kumite
Eastern Shore Karate Championships – 2nd Kata
Eastern Shore Karate Championships – 4nd Kumite
Western Masters Tournament – 3rd Kata
Western Masters Tournament – 1st Kumite
1st Kumite Tournament – 1st Kumite
2nd Battle on the Beach Tournament – 1st Kumite
2nd Battle on the Beach Tournament – 2nd Kata
2nd Delmarva Champsionships – 2nd Kata
1st Salvation Army Tournament – 1st Kata
1st Salvation Army Tournament – 1st Kumite
Diamond State Karate Tournament – 1st Kata
Diamond State Karate Tournament – 2nd Kumite
Promoted to black belt in 1998 by Mr. Dennis Lockwood
Volunteer score keeper and judge in many Mid-Atlantic region tournaments
Received Volunteer Award for the Four Seasons Karate Classic Tournaments in Salisbury, MD
Black belt instructor -Salisbury Dojo
1998 Moved to Tennessee
Studied Tang Soo Do with Master Green in Smyrna, TN
Joined the Lebanon Dojo and studied with Mr. Tony Williams and Ms. Donna Bates and served as black belt instructor
Joined the Lassassas Dojo and studied with Master Jim McDonald and served as black belt instructor
Promoted to 2nd degree black belt by Dennis Lockwood
Lassassas Dojo moved to Murfreesboro where I studied with Master Jim McDonald and Mr. Thomas Smalling and served as a black belt instructor
Helped conduct a self-defense workshop for the ladies at the Bellwood Baptist Church
Began the 1st Isshinryu Karate classes at Nashville State Community College where she now teaches Karate I – Karate VIII. In the last 10 years I have taught about 500 students at NSCC. Several of the students have taken all eight karate courses, so they can continue to study karate.
Conducted a women’s self-defense workshop for NSCC staff and faculty.
Conducted Karate Demonstrations at the NSCC Fall and Spring Festivals which are annual events at Nashville State Community College
The Murfreesboro Dojo joined the Smyrna Dojo where she has taught for the last 12 years.
Judged at the Isshinryu Hall of Fame Tournament, the IIKA Nationals and many other local tournaments
2001 Promoted to third degree black belt
Took a self-defense class from the Lavergne Police Department
Attended workshops at the Isshinryu Hall of Fame Tournament and other locations
Since becoming a black belt, she has read and studied many books on Isshinryu Karate, viewed and studied many hours of videos and DVD’s on Isshinryu Karate, and read many articles on teaching katas, kumite, and weapons.
2004 Promoted to fourth degree black belt
Has promoted 4 students to black belts from the NSCC Dojo
One of those black belts is now an instructor at Nashville State Community College.
Nominated for Hall of Fame Female Karate Instructor of the Year
2011 Won IIKA Female Karate Instructor of the Year
2012 Promoted to fifth degree black belt
Her students from the NSCC Dojo have won over 100 tournament trophies
Attended all the Kobudo Certification Reviews
Editor of the IIKA Newletters
Presently, she continues to teach at the Smyrna Dojo and studies under Master Phil McElroy and teaches Isshinryu Karate courses at Nashville State Community College