About Sempai Calin Dooley

Assistant Head Instructor

Carlin Dooley First started with Japan Karate Institute at the early age of 11 years old in 2011. Due to a natural talent in karate he moved up in belt rank very quickly along with his teaching abilities. In 2013 Carlin successfully completed the Junior Instructors program and then began to train under Sensei Theraun T. Mixon at the West Ashley location. Sensei Theraun saw much potential in Carlin and referred him to under-go the Instructors academy.

In 2015 Carlin successfully completed the academy and from then on has earned the title of 'Sempai' which means assistant instructor. When Sensei Theraun started the James Island location, Sempai Carlin offered his assistance in helping Sensei Theraun build the dojo to succession, where Sensei Theraun gladly accepted. Sempai Carlin has continued to increase in his ability to teach, train, and promote from which are the three legs of an instructor at Japan Karate Institute. Sempai Carlin is a great role model for young students as well as leading by example for beginning students. He continues to flourish under the guidance of Sensei Theraun and has a bright future ahead of him.