
Hanshi Pegeron
Karate Instructor
Hanshi Carroll Pegeron is a Ninth Degree Black Belt, Master Instructor and has been actively involved in the martial arts for over 50 years. He trained in Karate under O'Shihan Isaac Henry, Jr. and Shihan James R. Henry and is an active member and instructor at RSKA.
In addition to his
Hanshi Pegeron proudly served in the Vietnam War as a United States Marine. Since returning home in the early 1970’s he has been a tournament competitor in both point tournaments and full contact matches. He has won to many Grand Championships to count in point tournaments and retired from full contact competition with an awesome record of 49–0.
As a competitor, he is featured in the book “The Official History of Karate in America, The Golden Age”. Although Hanshi Pegeron is well-known as a
Hanshi Pegeron currently travels back and forth between the East Coast and the West Coast but is always at RSKA Black Belt Exams and other special events. He serves on our Black Belt Examination Committee and
"Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory."
– Arthur Ashe