Instructors

Me with Dr Lee Our head instructor is Sensei Jason Reinders. Reinders Sensei teaches a variety styles of martial arts such as Judo, Jujitsu, Ninjitsu, Sogo  Ryu Bujutsu, Progressive Self Defense, and Women’s Self Defense. Reinders Sensei started martial arts at age 8 in Togakure Ryu Ninjitsu at the Robert Busseys Warrior International Training Academy under Mr. Dave Joeben. At age 12 he started Judo under Dr Lee (9th Degree Blackbelt) at OPS Judo Club. At age 14 Reinders Sensei started USJA Jujitsu with Dr Lee in addition to his Judo training. Dr Lee’s personal friend and instructor was O’Sensei Phil Porter (10th degree blackbelt) and because of this, Reinders Sensei was privileged to attend numerous seminars and personal instruction from O’Sensei Porter. Reinders Sensei trained under Dr Lee until he retired in 1999. Reinders Sensei received his Shodan (1st degree blackbelt) in 1997 and Nidan (2nd degree blackbelt) in 1999 from Dr Lee. In 2001, he started teaching and traveling to attend and teach seminars. In 2007 Reinders Sensei was inducted into the USMAA International Hall of Fame. From 1992 – 1997 Reinders Sensei, along with a large number of OPS & OTJC students, traveled through Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, and Colorado competing in Judo several times a month and gaining some of the greatest knowledge and experience of his career. Reinders Sensei is currently a 6th degree blackbelt in Judo. In 2005 Reinders Sensei combined his knowledge of all martial arts systems and created what is now called Progressive Self Defense. Reinders Sensei is currently a member of International Combat Arts Federation (ICAF), United States Martial Arts Association (USMAA), and the USA Judo. Currently he is a certified instructor, certified rank examiner, regional referee, and International Level USA Judo Coach. Previously he sat as President of Nebraska Judo Inc, Treasurer for Nebraska Judo Inc, and member of the promotions committee for Nebraska Judo Inc. He currently sits as President of the Board for Team Sempai Inc Non Profit Organization.
“I have had the privilege and honor of training with some of the highest rank and most respected instructors in the world like O’Sensei Porter, Makoid Sensei, Master Pepin, Robert Bussey, Jeremy Horn, and Dr Delo Lee who is my mentor, my Sensei and close friend. I wouldn’t trade one bruise, break, or drop of blood if it meant losing any experience I gained from these great men” – Jason Reinders

TakTak Yamamoto started his Judo career in Tokyo Japan at the Kodokan Judo Institute where he achieved his Shodan. He started teaching at Sempai Judo Academy in early 2017 when his two young daughters started their judo journey. He is currently a Sandan in Judo and a National Level Coach with USA Judo assisting Reinders Sensei with Coaching at regional and National tournaments. Mr. Yamamoto is the Kata Coach for Team Sempai’s competition team.

Skyler

Mr. Skyler Steinke is an instructor and certified coach with over 20 years in martial arts experience. Mr. Steinke has a long and very strong competition record with no losses and many wins. Mr. Steinke started in Judo and Jujitsu under Dr Lee (8th degree blackbelt) in 1992 and continued to train with him until 1999. Mr. Steinke studied Tae Kwon Do under Master Pepin for a year. Mr Steinke assists Reinders Sensei during Judo class and leads Competition Judo class preparing our students for upcoming tournaments. Mr Steinke is currently a 2nd degree blackbelt in Judo and Japanese Jujitsu. The knowledge that Mr Steinke brings to our competition class and to our club in part is what makes our club stand out from the rest. Mr. Steinke is a Nidan in Judo, a Shodan in Jujitsu, and a State Level Coach with USA Judo.

 

mike-beatty

Mr. Michael Beatty is an instructor and coach for Sempai Judo Academy. He started Judo at age 5 under Dr. Delo Lee and trained with him until 1999 when he received his Shodan (1st Degree black belt) He joined Sempai Judo Academy in August 2015 under Sensei Jason Reinders.  He is currently a National Level Coach with USA Judo.  Currently Mr. Beatty is a Nidan.

 

 

Miller

Mr. Andrew Miller is an instructor and competition coach for Sempai Judo academy. He started as a white belt under Reinders Sensei and is currently a Nidan in Judo. Mr. Miller helps teach youth Judo, After a school programs,  competition classes, and provides coverage when needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finigan

Mr. Anthony Finigan is an instructor and coach for Sempai Judo Academy. He is active Navy and joined our academy in 2016. Mr. Finigan is currently a Nidan in Judo and Sankyu in Ju-jitsu. He helps teach adult classes, competition class, and provides coverage for youth classes  as well as coaching at State and Regional tournaments

 

Bobcat

Bob Inness was an instructor for Sempai Judo Academy. He started Judo in 1994 at OPS with Dr. Lee and was recently promoted to Shodan (1st degree black belt)  He runs the kids Judo class when Reinders Sensei is unavailable and is a great asset to the class. Our junior students love working out with him due to his enthusiasm and fun personality. He is a certified State Level Coach with USA Judo and working on his referee certification. Mr. Inness has several years of competition experience and strength training. Mr. Innes is also a 1st Degree brown belt in Japanese Jujitsu (USJA Jujitsu) and a Shodan in Judo. Mr. Inness has passed but remains a honory instructor at Sempai Judo Academy.

 

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