Dedicated Instructors • Lifelong Martial Artists
- Owner & 2nd Degree Black Belt
- Began Martial Arts journey in 1984
- Joined Karate America in 1988
- Trained under Grandmaster Derek Kaio, Grandmaster Lee
- Currently working towards 3rd degree with Grandmaster Roy Gay
- Studied Aikido at Aikido of Flagstaff under Bob Frouhoff
- Competed in Karate, Forms and Sparring, Kickboxing, Boxing Amateur and Professional
- Started teaching in 1990.
Hi! My name is Julie Schummer and I am a second degree black belt in American Freestyle Karate and lead instructor here at Landshark Martial Arts for all age groups. I am 21 years old and I have been doing martial arts my whole life. My dad had me punching and kicking before I could walk and I’ve loved it ever since! I obtained my black belt in September of 2019 and that is when I started my teaching journey. Teaching is one of my passions and I am always enthusiastic to be in the studio with our wonderful team of instructors and students!
I have been practicing martial arts since 2010 and holds Dan ranks in both Okinawan Shorei-Ryu and American Freestyle Karate. I have studied under Master Curtiss Huff, Grandmaster Bob Lee and Grandmaster Roy La Barton Gay. I regularly compete in sport karate tournaments and train others to do the same. I specialize in traditional kata, traditional weapons, and love to spar. Above all else, I am a lifelong student always willing to learn new things and accept new perspectives.
My name is Karalynn Poquette, and I am a practitioner and teacher of American Freestyle Karate. I go by Ms. Kara (care-uh), or Ms. Poquette (poke-et). The various studios I have trained under include Karate American, Legacy Martial Arts, Red Dragon Academy, and Land Shark Martial Arts. I was once a part of a team called Impact, and have won countless trophies from tournaments I participated in before I earned my black belt. I received my black belt in 2016, and my second degree in 2020. I then fell in love with teaching and helping others grow like I did. My favorite thing about being a teacher is getting to listen to the innovative thoughts of students, and cultivating their creativity, confidence, and understanding of both karate and the world around them.
Jiu-jitsu instructor / Blue Belt - representing Team Vaghi Northern Region.
My journey into BJJ started back in 2014... I am excited to bring BJJ to Land Shark Martial Arts focused on self-defense and the development of self-improvement.
