Doug Jepperson
Shihan Jepperson started his karate training with Ed Parker in 1966 and has trained in the Wado style since 1969. Shihan Jepperson is the founder of the Wado Conference, USA Wado Organization. He is one of the few who has received certification from all three major Wado groups currently training with Tatsuo Suzuki. In addition to operating a dojo, he has served on the USA Karate Technical Committee and participated as both a referee and coach.