Sensei Jean O'Hara
sensei-jean-ohara-mai-karate-instructorSensei O'Hara received her 1st Degree Black Belt in July 2008 and has been training at MAI since 2003.  In 2006, she took 2nd place in sparring and 4th place in kata at the San Diego Grand Nationals and took 2nd place in kata at the Crothers Keichu Do USKA.  Karate has taught Sensei O'Hara that everything is relative.  While preparing for her Black Belt test and then going through the test itself, Sensei O'Hara realized that only some things are really hard, others should be put in perspective.  She believes that everything becomes easier the more you practice and that relaxation comes when you truly know your art.  Sensei O'Hara would love to practice karate for as long as she is able.  In addition to her commitment to karate, Sensei O'Hara donates blood regularly to the American Red Cross, believing that giving blood to people in need extends and enhances human life.