Sensei Jeff Kohn

Sensei Kohn has been the director and head instructor of North Shore Dojo since its opening in 1979. Sensei Kohn is a graduate with a degree in Physical Education from Illinois State University, as well as a 6th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor. He is a conscientious and dedicated professional, as well as motivating instructor and coach. Sensei Kohn has served as a USA National Team Coach for the United States Junior and Senior National Teams and has produced world class athletes for over twenty years. Sensei Kohn is committed to training students of all ages, levels and abilities in order to maximize ones fullest potential. Sensei Kohn is also highly recognized for his unique capabilities and special interest in teaching students with disabilities and those with special needs.

Dr. Sensei Clay Morton

Dr. Clay Morton is the most decorated kata competitor in the history of the United States. Dr. Morton is a graduate of Notre Dame University with a BA in Sociology, as well as a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College with a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Morton is currently a 4th Degree Black Belt, and has been competing for over twenty years as well as on the National level for twenty. He was on the Jr. National Team from 1991-1996, and the Senior National Team from 1997-present. Dr. Morton focuses his chiropractic skills on correcting body alignment and body mechanics for increased power and speed performance in his karate demonstrations. Dr. Morton gives symposiums all over the country, teaching skills that connect his chiropractic knowledge and mastery of shotokan karate. Dr. Morton is the United States Athlete Representative for the USA Olympic Committee, and is "one of the hardest working teachers and dedicated competitors in our sport" as said by Sensei Jeff Kohn. Dr. Morton has represented the United States in the WKF World University Games, WKF Pan American Championships, WKF Pan American Games, WSKA World Championships, FSKA World Championships, United States Open Championships and SKIF World Championships.

Sensei Danny Shayman

Danny Shayman  has been training for  more than eighteen years at North Shore Dojo and is currently a 3rd Degree Black Belt.  A strong competitor, Danny has been competing and winning  at tournaments on the National level such as the Junior Olympic Championships, USA NKF National Championships and AAU National Championships for over fifteen years. Danny is  a dedicated teacher with eight years of teaching experience. He specializes in kata as well as technical perfection of the movements.   Outside of the dojo Danny works as a stock broker and is a NASDAQ licensed registered representative.

Sempai Rasko Krajisnik

Sempai Ilana Nudelman

Ilana has been training with Sensei Kohn for over 20 years, and during this time has competed in karate tournaments on both the National and International stages.  Ilana has been teaching for the past 12 years and her forte is working with students with special needs.

Outside the dojo, Ilana has obtained degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago in both Kinesiology and Nutrition.  Her degrees are augmented by her strength and conditioning  coaching certification and three other personal training credentials.  She currently also works as a high school physical education teacher.  On her personal time you can find her competing on a national level in marathons, triathlons and Ironmans.  Ilana is working to qualify for the Ironman Hawaii (Kona) next year.

Sempai Emily Richmond

Sempai Angela Rowland

Angela Rowland has been training at North Shore Dojo for eight years. Her strong commitment to Shotokan Karate is displayed by her six years of competing. Angela is a patient teacher with three years of teaching experience, and a motivational role model for her peers.