Who teaches at Zanshin?
Zanshin is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteer instructors and students with a passion for self-defense, martial arts, and individual growth. Instructors donate their time free of charge and reap the reward of watching their students grow, not only in technical skill, but physically and personally as well. Many different martial arts programs all exist under one roof, united by dedication.
Logan Priollaud first started training at the Salem Budokai in 1983 under the mentorship of Ben Coleman Sensei, progressing through the children’s and adult classes to eventually receive his Shodan in 1996. He has sought additional training in Aikido under Mark Greenfeld, Shotokan Karate under Gil Hartl and Richard Hand, and Mixed-Martial Arts and Ketsugo Jujitsu under Eric Bornstein.
Rhonda Rhodes began studying Jujitsu, Karate, and Aikido in 1995. She studied DanZan Ryu Jujitsu at the Salem Budo Kai and earned the rank of Shodan in 1999. In addition to training in Jujitsu, she developed her skills as an instructor as she assisted Ben Coleman and Laura Waterman in teaching the Junior Program. Rhonda trained in Shotokan Karate under Gil Hartl and Richard Hand, and was awarded the rank of Shodan by Nishiyama Sensei in 1999. She trained in boxing at The Ring Boxing Club in Boston, MA where she also studied Ketsugo Jujitsu with Eric Bornstein.
Elliot Paulson Began training at Zanshin in 2011. He achieved the rank of Shodan in 2018 under the tutelage of Logan Priollaud, Rhonda Rhodes and James “Spike” Muir. He has also has experience with Shotokan Karate, and an interest in weapons training.
Eric Enright began training at Zanshin in 2011. In 2018, he was awarded the rank of Shodan under the instruction of Logan Priollaud, Rhonda Rhodes and James “Spike” Muir. He has a special interest in Boxing and Brazilian Jujitsu.
Wayne Sniffen is a 3rd generation Judo and Ju Jitsu practitioner beginning with his great uncle Wally Jay, who founded Small Circle Jujitsu. He has been an instructor for over 30 years. He has trained in martial arts such as Chung Do Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, Okinawan Kempo, Shotokan Karate, Kung Fu, and Kickboxing. In 1993 he started to focus on the grappling arts such as Judo, Jujitsu, BJJ, and Shoot Wrestling. He holds black belts in Judo, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Small Circle Jujitsu, and Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.
Loren Loose received his ranking of Shodan in Judo from Roy Kawaji at Portland Judo Dojo, in Portland Oregon. He currently also trains at Obukan Judo Dojo, in Portland Oregon and is the chief instructor of the Judo program at Zanshin Dojo.
Desmond Harpster first started martial arts training in Shorin ryu Karate Do under John Murphy in 1986. In 1990 he moved to Japan and started training in Daitoryu Aikijujitsu Roppokai under Hirai Sensei in Okayama and Okamoto Sensei in Tokyo. Desmond currently holds the rank of Okugi Sandan in Roppokai. He is also a member of the Salem Dojo Japan Karate Federation Ryobu Kai NW under Healy Sensei. Desmond was also certified by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to teach Corrections and Police Defensive Tactics.
Dena Healy has been training with the Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai NW Organization for approximately 26 years and has been teaching for 17 years . Always searching for the right balance of mental and physical challenges, Sensei Dena found what she was looking for in the martial arts and with JKFNW. She cannot imagine her life without Karate in it and enjoys watching her students progress in their training.
Alex Rasche first started training in San Marcos, Texas in 2004 under the mentorship of Master Sean O’Brian, student of Elder Master Joe Schaefer. In addition to training Kung Fu and Tai Chi, he also began training with historical Viking-age weaponry in 2010 and then in early 2023 began to train in historical longsword technique. Alex is particularly fascinated by the work of learning from and studying ancient knowledge which, despite the passage of time and the dramatic changes to the world, are still rife with wisdom to help guide us toward our best selves.
Bryan Huie began his Amtgard: Live Action Roleplay journey in March of 2016 adopting the name Critias. He began training under Sir Vaune and in 2022 obtained the title of Warlord. In January of 2023 he was elevated to Knight of the Sword and now trains and teaches others how to foam fight with accuracy and speed.
Matthew Weirup started his martial arts journey as a teenager in 1996 studying with the Japan International Karate Center (JIKC) in Hawaii. As a son of a father in the Navy, he moved every couple of years and started training with Paks karate in Kingsland, GA in 1999. Matthhew started teaching and living on the school grounds with the other instructors. During this time he lead classes, trained with competition teams, and created demonstrations for festivals and events. After high school, Matthew joined the Marines in 2001 and deployed overseas in 2003.
Grandmaster Gerald Timm began his martial arts training in 1972 under Sense Walter Clarence Dodd in Mushin Ryu Ju-Jitsu and attained his 1st Dan (black belt) in 1975. During that time, Grandmaster began training under Sifu Paul Jones in Roman Grecko Pankration and dirty boxing as well as Bartitsu with the short sword and buckler, which is a dinner plate sized shield.
Grandmaster also trained Koshi Shori Ryu Kempo Ju-Jitsu under Master Steven W. Barham. Years later he was awarded his Brown Belt from Master Barham.
In 1977 Grandmaster began training Shito-Ryu Karate at American States Karate under Sensi Greg Highthouse and Sempi Jim Cadenhead who was brown under Sensi Highthouse .
Grandmaster Timm is Lakan Lima (5th Dan) in Kombaton Presas, Lakan Lima (5th Dan) in Arnis de Mano, Lakan Lima (5th Dan) in Mano-Mano, and Lakan Lima (5th Dan) in Sipan, and Lakan Lima (5th Dan) in Arjuken.
He attained the status of "She-Han" and the ranking of 7th Degree Black Belt under Walter Clarence Dodd in Mushin Ryu Ju-Jitsu and also again he attained "She-Han" status and 7th Degree Black Belt rank in Samouri Combat Ju-Jitsu under Master Wally Jay.
Grandmaster Timm has acquired certification in Laos Kickboxing under Master John Samsack, certification in Thai Boxing under Ajarn Surachai "Chai" Sirisute. He has also acquired his 6th Degree Black Belt in Krabi-Krabong.
He has attained "Expert" status in Greek Pankration, "Expert" status in Philippine Panantukan and Ponajok, a Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, 2nd Dan in Tiger Crane Kempo Kung Fu, and 1st Dan in Dragon Kenpo Karate.
Grandmaster Timm also has attained an 9th Degree Black Belt in Street Kendo, a 6th Degree Black Belt in Tres Punta Escrima, 5th Degree Black Belt status in Gojo-Ryu Ju Jitsu, 5th Dan in Jo Staff, 5th Dan in Bo Jitsu, Brown Belt in Sogo Ryu Ju-Jitsu, and "Pendikar" in Pencak Silat.
He also holds a 1st Dan Red Sash in Hising I Chuan, Pa Kua Chang, and Tai Chi Chuan, and a Brown Belt in Sogo Ryu Ju-Jitsu.
