A direct descendant of Master Seikichi Odo through his long-standing instructor Hanshi Dan Kennedy and Hanshi Bill Marron, Hanshi Palmer began his training in 1984. He founded the Olathe Karate Academy in 1999 and is proud to continue a great legacy of traditional martial arts. He has trained with other Master Instructors such as Professor Roger Greene, Hanshi Ken Baker, Hanshi Terry Bryan and Hanshi Raymond Montoya just to name a few. Having earned black belts in multiple systems, Hanshi Palmer’s current ranks are as follows:

9th Degree, Okinawan Kenpo

9th Degree, Hawaiian Kenpo Jujitsu

9th Degree, Okinawan Weapons

9th Degree, Hawaiian Kempo

USKK TITLE: HANSHI

He also demonstrates great diversity of life with a degree in Piano Performance from William Jewell College. Studying music since the age of 6 years old, he now not only owns and operates the Olathe Karate Academy, but he also is a professional musician and recording artist. For more information visit www.jamiepalmer.net.

A competitive high school and collegiate athlete (Benedictine College), Shihan Ashleigh Palmer began her training at the age of 16. Hard work and dedication have helped her to become one of the leading female martial artists in the United States Kenpo Kobujitsu organization. As Hanshi Palmer’s senior student, she brings highly knowledgeable and skilled instruction to all of her students. Shihan Palmer's current ranks are as follows:

7th Degree, Okinawan Kenpo

5th Degree, Okinawan Weapons

5th Degree, Hawaiian Kenpo Jujitsu

USKK TITLE: KYOSHI

Being a mother of five children hasn’t slowed her down either. Shihan Ashleigh is avid into physical fitness, serves as a personal trainer, models professionally and even competed in the Mrs. Kansas pageant.

Renshi Steve Postlewait, a graduate of Rockhurst College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, is one of the founding members of Olathe Karate Academy. He began his training in March of 2000 and has been loyal ever since. He brings a unique perspective and energetic approach to classes he instructs. Renshi Postlewait's current ranks are as follows:

5th Degree, Okinawan Kenpo

2nd Degree, Hawaiian Kenpo Jujitsu

2nd Degree, Okinawan Weapons

 USKK TITLE: RENSHI

Renshi Postlewait is also a key team member of his family business, MBS Inc. as well as a proud father of three girls.