Assistant Sensei & Senpai

Looking for an experienced, friendly, helpful instructors? Look no further!  Our assistant instructors have been around for a while too!

Mr. Russel III Dan -has been with Sensei Roger for several years he started training with him in 2010 after bringing his Children to the program since 2008???

Ms. Molly Russell & Mr. Riley Russell - Instructors both II Dan

HISTORY Instructors:
Mr. Roger Hauf VI Dan (Shito-Ryu)

Ms. Danielle Hauf, II Dan -started @ 4 

HISTORY Instructors:

Mr. Roger Hauf VI Dan (Shito-Ryu)

Master(Shihan) Kyoshi Luis Gonzalez VII Dan (Shito-Ryu) & V Dan (Kenshin-Ryu),

Rank Certification:

II Dan Certificate, May 10, 2013, Tested by Sensei Roger Hauf

I Dan Certificate, Date, Tested by YCOC 

Other Certifications:

Tournament History: CKA State Rankings

Seminars: ·        July 2004, China Camp, Denver, CO. Sponsored by Young Champions of America. Taught by Master Kenny Perez and Master Jerry Cook. Testing Boards: ·        Sat on Brown and Black Belt Testing Board for Young Champions of America. between the years 1993 to 2007·        


Ms.Mari Hauf-Lehman, I Dan -  history started @ 6.

Mr. Billy Helmich, I Dan

Mr. Jesse Castens, I Dan

Ms. Lisa Buckman, I Dan

Ms. Katie Watkins, I Dan

Ms. Faith Ojeboubou, I Dan- .

Mr. Lenny Torres, I Dan

Mr. Jevon Baranski, I Dan

Mr. Julian Cordova, I Dan

Mr. Brandon Cordova, I Dan

Mr. Stewart Wilt, I Dan 

Ms. Lia Iseman, I Dan  Mr.

Dax Necker, I Dan

Ms.Hunter Necker, I Dan


Head Sensei

SanChin Karate Dojo - Developing the mind, body & spirit! come change Your Life with Us

 "When preforming Kata, the most important thing is your mental attitude."

Martial Arts, Karate, Kobudo, Self Defense & Fitness

Mr. Roger Hauf, SHIHAN

43+ years exp VI Dan - Teaches at Renovate Church, Mondays evenings (Weapons by appointment or schedule) and Adult Classes are taught at the location as well. Private lessons are available on a case-by-case basis.
HISTORY Instructors:
Mr. Ronald Hansen IV Dan (Shito-Ryu)
Master(Shihan) Kyoshi Luis Gonzalez VIII Dan (Shito-Ryu) & VI Dan (Kenshin-Ryu),
Mr. Robert Orlando (Chinese Kempo & Silat)
Rank Certification: KARATE
   Awarded SHIHAN Designation April 2022, by Hayashi-Ha Shito-Rhyu Osaka Japan
   VI Dan Certificate, Date March 1, 2020, Tested by Shihan Minakami, Shihan Gonzalez & Shihan Setijono
   V Dan Certificate, Date April 24, 2014, Tested by Soke, Hashimoto Sensei, Shihan Minakami ·   
   2013 Inductee into the COLORADO KARATE ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME     
   IV Dan Certificate, Date August 05, 2001, Tested by Shihan Gonzales ·
   Kyoshi Certificate # YCOA, August 28, 2005, Presented by Kraig Hollingsworth ·            Renshi Certificate # YCOA, January 6, 2001, Presented by Kraig Hollingsworth ·            III Dan Certificate, Date June 06, 1998, Tested by Shihan Gonzales · 
   II Dan Certificate, Date May 01, 1988, Tested by Shihan Gonzales ·   
   I Dan Certificate, Date January 02, 1986, Tested by Sensei Hansen
   along with various instructors from 4 different systems · 
   Sho Dan Ho (apprentice Black Belt), Date 01/27/1985 Sensei Hansen ·
   Started Training March 4th, 1980 TOOK FIRST KARATE LESSON ·   
Rank Certification: Kobudo
    I Dan Certificate, Date 08/05/01 Kenshin Ryu Kobudo (Weapons) Bo and Sai ·             Training in additional weapons: Tonfa, Nunchaku, Kama, Oar, Sword & Kali
Other Certifications & Appointments: · 
   CKA - Board of Directors 2009-2011, 2013-2023 Treasurer
   Judge for Colorado Karate Association
Tournament History:
9 TIME STATE KATA, 6 TIME STATE WEAPONS & 5 TIME STATE KUMITE(SPARRING) CHAMP  · 
State Champion for several years in various divisions of Kata / Kumite at CKA Tournaments·
2023 CKA State Rankings - 1st place in Kata, 1st in Weapons & 1st & 2nd in two Sparring divisions· 
2023 Grand Champion Several tournaments 
2022 CKA State Rankings - nd place in Kata, nd in Weapons & st & nd in two Sparring divisions·
​2022 Grand Champion Season Opener in Kata @ CKA 2022 Tournament
2021 CKA State Rankings - 2nd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 1st & 2nd in two Sparring divisions· 
2020 CKA Schedule Cancelled due to COVID some Zoom tournament wins Kata only
2019 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 2nd & 3rd in two Sparring divisions· 
2018 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 1st in Weapons & 1st & 2nd in two Sparring divisions· 
2016 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 2nd in two Sparring divisions· 
2016 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 2nd in two Sparring divisions· 
2015 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 3rd & 4th in two Sparring divisions· 
2014 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 2nd in Sparring ·  · 
2013 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 2nd and 3rd in 2 Sparring Divisions · 
2012 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 3rd in Weapons & 1st in Sparring · 
2011 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 1st in Weapons & 3rd in Sparring · 
2010 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 1st in Weapons & 4th in Sparring  · 
2009 CKA State Rankings: forgot to register so only got 4th in Kata  · 
2008 Grand Champion Season Finale in Kata @ Ralph Krause Memorial Tournament ·  2008 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 1st in Weapons & 2nd in Sparring · 
2007 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 3rd in Weapons & 4th in Sparring · 
2006 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 4th in Weapons & 4th in Sparring · 
2005 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 4th in Weapons & 5th in Sparring · 
2004 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 4th in Weapons & 4th in Sparring  · 
2003 CKA State Rankings: 3rd place in Kata, 3rd in Weapons & 2nd in Sparring   ·  2002 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 2nd in Sparring  ·  2001 CKA State Rankings: 2nd place in Kata, 4th in Weapons & 1st in Sparring · 
2000 CKA State Rankings: 3rd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 3rd in Sparring · 
1999 CKA State Rankings: 3rd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & 3rd in Sparring · 
1998 CKA State Rankings: 1st place in Kata, 4th in Weapons & 6th in Sparring · 
1997 CKA State Rankings: 3rd place in Kata, 3rd in Weapons & -?--in Sparring  · 
1996 CKA State Rankings: 3rd place in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & -?--in Sparring · 
some previous rankings I don't remember from state rankings sorry
Seminars:
    July 2004, China Camp, Denver, CO. Sponsored by Young Champions of America. Taught by Master Kenny Perez and Master Jerry Cook.
Various Clinics and Seminars over the years
Wally Jay, Remy Presas, George Dillman & Bill Wallace   
Testing Boards:
Sat on Brown and Black Belt Testing Board for Young Champions of America. between the years 1993 to 2007