Shaun & Jen Simpson Owners/Instructors

Chief Instructor Shaun Simpson

Mr. Simpson is a 4th degree black belt and certified instructor with the ATA. He has been a school owner since January 2005 when he bought the school from his instructor and then-owner Master Barry Lyon.

In addition to his ATA training, Mr. Simpson has been involved in martial arts since childhood. He has studied Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo/Kickboxing, Aikido, Kendo, Tai Chi, and Xtreme Martial Arts. He has also been certified in S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harrasment Assault and Rape Prevention) instruction and Defensive Tactics instruction through the Pressure Point Control Tactics system.

Mr. Simpson also appeared in TNT's Leverage season 2, episode 1 as "Southie Thug".


Head Instructor Jennifer Simpson

Mrs. Simpson is a 4th degree black belt and certified instructor with the ATA. She is certified in ground fighting, kamas, and nunchaku. She held the title of State Champion in forms, weapons, and sparring in her division for 2004, 2005, and 2006. All three Simpson children have trained in the ATA system and have earned their black belts.

“Beginner Martial Arts Training to increase your child’s self-confidence and discipline.”

At Karate For Kids, our Children’s Program is a systematic means of improving kids physically, emotionally, and intellectually. We are not interested in just teaching martial arts, we are concerned about the complete personal development of each student. Individual attention and life skills training are aspects of every lesson, and our instructors set an excellent example as role models and mentors for our students, teaching them the importance of strong character, leadership and exemplary values.

If you live in Beaverton or the surrounding areas come in and take advantage of a no obligation, no cost, private lesson with one of our instructors. We’ll discuss your child and how we can help you achieve your goals, plus give you a 2 week free introductory program.

I look forward to working with you and your family soon.

Shaun Simpson
Chief Instructor
Beaverton Karate For Kids

FREE TRIAL

Yes, you or your child can try our beginner martial arts program FREE! It doesn't get any better than that!

Our reputation and the quality of our instruction speaks for itself. You have no reason to sign up for a martial arts program that isn't right for you. Come in and try our beginner program: we're sure you'll want to continue. Our staff will show you all the benefits that our ATA certified programs and instructors can offer.

Whether you want to lose weight, get in shape, meet new people; or if your child needs self-discipline, confidence, bully prevention or just an outlet for after-school energy, we're here for you!

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