MEET OUT INSTRUCTORS
Maika Reed
Bookkeeper/Front Desk
Maika Reed started attending classes at Kanthak Karate in 2008 and hasn’t left since. At ag 5, shy and timid, fearful of the loud voice of an instructor of that time, she almost didn’t start. But over the years, she found confidence and found her voice, which lead her to Washinton State University, perusing an education degree.
After receving her second degree black belt in 2018, she transitioned to the front desk.
Outside of Kanthak Karate, she is a teacher during the day, but is also a crazy pug mom. She is also proficient in conversational Japanese and Amercian Sign Launguage, being Japanese herself.
Karl Kanthak
Master Instructor
Karl Kanthak began his martial arts journey in the 1980’s, when there were only 3 martial arts schools in Vancouver, WA. Mr. Kanthak has achieved high rank in several systems, and continues to expand his knowledge base today. Mr. K categorizes himself as a martial artist, instructor, and school owner, in that order.
Most importantly, “Mr. K” has devoted a tremendous amount of time into researching and implementing the most effective teaching theory, strategies, and tactics available. The teaching of martial arts, the creation of a school community, nurturing positive peer groups, etc., are all separate skills from being a competent martial artist, or “good at karate”.
Mr. K is from a family of lifelong educators, both his mother and father were teachers, and his father was an administrator, and the Executive Director of the VEA.
Kenneth Kanthak
Head Instructor/Event Cordinator
Kenny Kanthak has literally grown up at Kanthak Karate. Mr. K used to teach classes with Kenny in a Baby Bjorn chest carrier. Mr. Kenny has a natural talent for teaching, combined with the personal mentorship of his father, Mr. K.
Mr. Kenny is a great facilitator of fun at the social events, and often DJ’s the nerf and other parties.
Kenny is an all-around athlete, lettered in track at Washougal High School all 4 of his years, qualifying and placing in for Washington State in the 300-meter hurdles and 4×100 Relay.
Kenny’s hobbies include skateboarding, snowboarding, DJ’ing, content creation, and Dungeons and Dragons.