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. With a combined 67 years of experience and extensive cross-training, instructors find joy in sharing their passion with all participants that walk through the door.
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.
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.