Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students. Here are a few of Rines American Freestyle Karate's instructors and other staff members, starting with Shihan David A Rine:

Shihan David A Rine  (8th degree Blackbelt)  Shihan David A Rine has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. "I started Martial Arts in 1966. I have studied and worked out with the following instructors: Jay Ramey, Royce Gracie, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Eric Lee, Jerry Silva, Mike Bernardo, Tadashi Yamashita, Troy McCaskell, Jesse Menegdeg, Andy White, Gary Lee, Bill Wallace, Geroge Chung, and J.L. Estes. My three Children are all world champions and help train at my studio. I have trained over 115 world champions." - Shihan David A Rine

Mike Rine  (5th degree blackbelt)  One of the top instructors on this fine staff

Rob Rogers  (3rd degree Blackbelt/Instructor)  Rob Rogers has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. "I have been in the martial arts since 1985. I earned my blackbelt from RAFK in 2005. I specialize in self-defense and grappling, but also enjoy sparring and traditional forms. I also work at the Liberal Police Department as a defensive tactics instructor." - Rob Rogers

Lorie Rine  (Kid Kicker Instructor/Nidan)  Lorie , is the chief instructor of our Kid Kicker program and is one of the most amazing instructors on staff. She is only 17 yrs. old but holds down a class of 20+ 2-5 yr. olds and is also a 4.0 student and ranked #5 in her class of 350. Lorie is also the State 15-17 Womens Title holder in Sparring ,Traditional Weapons,Musical Weapons. She also holds World titles in Musical Forms and Musical Weapons.

Logan Rine  (2 nd degree Blackbelt)  Logan Rine has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. "Since I began learning the Martial Arts over 10 years ago, I have learned that karate is not something that you do, it is who you are. Our karate school is located in a small southwestern Kansas town where football is the dominant activity, but because of the karate students who make the effort to be the best in the world, we have made known our sport through demos, halftime shows, etc...In public, people approach me and say "hey aren't you that karate kid." I don't mind it, I have always used it to my advantage I have won two world titles in forms and weapons and still continue to travel the circuit and learn more and more each tournament. I started a "Kid Kickers" class two years ago, and that has been one the greatest experiences I could ever have. In the future I hope to establish some kind of entertainment career using my martial arts skills. The sport is for anyone and everyone." - Logan Rine

Rhonda Imel  (5th degree Blackbelt)  Rhonda Imel has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. "I earned my blackbelt in 1992 and have been teaching since. I have won 2 world titles as a blackbelt - one in forms and one in weapons. I have experience teaching children thru adults. I have taught ages 2 to 85. I also teach handi-capable students and have worked with ADD/ADHD, cerebal palsy, MS and such. I have taken students from their first class thru blackbelt and have trained students who have won world titles. I enjoy working with people and watching how they improve their coordination, flexability, and self esteem. I am also involved with the Domestic Violence Self Defense seminar every year." - Rhonda Imel

Juan Gaytan  (3rd degree black belt)  Juan runs the RAFK Studio located in Garden City,Kansas call him @ 620-521-4300 or email at rafk_gc@yahoo.com "Hello, my name is Juan Gaytan. I am 23 years old. I started Martial Arts when I was 10 years old. During the years that I have been in the Martial Arts I have learned a lot and have met many people. I have also learned respect and that has helped me with my parents and community. In my first tournament, I won my first, first place trophy. I was really excited and happy! In September of 2003 I received my Blackbelt, and a year later I received my 1st degree Blackbelt. My weapon of choice is the staff. I also enjoy traditional forms and weapons, that's what I am good at. Through the years of the martial arts I have never regretted joining it. If I had to do over again I would." - Juan Gaytan

Jeff Goodrum  (Tricks and Flips Instructor/1st degree black belt)  Jeff Goodrum has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Carlos Lara  (Asst. Instructor)  Carlos Lara has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Blake Rogers  (Black Belt)  Blake Rogers has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Jorge Almedia  (Jui Jitsu Inst./2nd Degree BB) Jorge Almedia has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Paige Rogers  (Jr. Instructor)  Paige Rogers has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Cordell Barnes  (Jr. Instructor) Cordell Barnes has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Krystain Piercy  (Jr. Instructor)  Krystain Piercy has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Anahi Gaytan  (Black Belt)  Anahi Gaytan has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Kaelob Mecum  (Black Belt)  Kaelob Mecum has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Jose Gaytan  (2nd degree Blackbelt/Instructor)  Jose Gaytan has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. "My name is Jose Gaytan. I am 17 years old. I started karate when I was eight years old. I earned my Jr. blackbelt in 2003 and my Blackbelt in 2005. I like to use the chucks. I also like to teach other how to use the chucks. I am the number one SWKA fighter. I also enjoy sparring." - Jose Gaytan

Layne Angell  (1st degree Blackbelt)  Layne Angell has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them. "I started in the martial arts at age 42, so I feel that I paid a lot of attention to the basics. When someoneone new starts I understand the difficulty of the advanced moves. I feel that I have the knowledge to teach the finer points that are needed to learn and fully understand the Martial Arts." - Layne Angell

For more information about the Rines American Freestyle Karate staff or training programs, please contact us at 620-626-KICK (5425) or by clicking here.