Head Instructor/Chairman
Khalil Sorbi, Ph.D. E.E.
Shihan
Dr. Sorbi, the highest JKA-certified examiner,
instructor, and judge in the East Coast Region,
started his training in Shotokan after retiring from
George Washington University’s wrestling team. He
is the 1986 WAKF kumite champion and has won
several East Coast and National Senior division
Championships. In his native Iran, he was High
School champion, State champion, Collegiate
champion, and a member of the National Wrestling
team. As a post-graduate of George Washington
University, he taught electronics and electro-physics
for over 20 years, served as Director of Instruction of
the Human Resources Research Organization at
George Washington University for three years, and
became the Director of Education at the National
Education Center in Washington, DC. Now as retired
educator, he dedicates his time to educate and
promote Karate as a lifestyle throughout the area.
Khalil Sorbi, Ph.D. E.E.
Shihan
Dr. Sorbi, the highest JKA-certified examiner,
instructor, and judge in the East Coast Region,
started his training in Shotokan after retiring from
George Washington University’s wrestling team. He
is the 1986 WAKF kumite champion and has won
several East Coast and National Senior division
Championships. In his native Iran, he was High
School champion, State champion, Collegiate
champion, and a member of the National Wrestling
team. As a post-graduate of George Washington
University, he taught electronics and electro-physics
for over 20 years, served as Director of Instruction of
the Human Resources Research Organization at
George Washington University for three years, and
became the Director of Education at the National
Education Center in Washington, DC. Now as retired
educator, he dedicates his time to educate and
promote Karate as a lifestyle throughout the area.
Instructors/Staff
Instructor
Victor A. Siegfried
Yon Dan (4th Degree Black Belt)
Victor A. Siegfried was born and raised just outside of
Zurich, Switzerland. He started training in Shotokan in
1978 at the dojo for Sensei Sugimura, Karate-Kai
Zurich, a member of JKA, EAKF and IAKF. He moved
to the U.S. in 1980. In August of 1981, he joined the
Houston Budokan, Dojo of Sensei Craig and sister
Dojo to Chiba Dojo in Japan. At the Houston Budokan
he studied Shito-Ryu Karate for fifteen years as a
member of Senshin Kai Karate Federation. Since the
Budokan teaches many different martial arts such as
Kendo, Iai-do, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Kobudo, he had the
opportunity to observe and gain knowledge besides
Karate. He holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shito-Ryu
Karate and has been a member of the International
Shotokan Karate Association of Northern Virginia
since 1996. Mr. Siegfried holds a Hochbauzeichner
degree from the Hochbauzeichner Schule in Zurich,
Switzerland. As a professional project designer and
CAD instructor, he has worked in a variety of positions
from master planning to building design in projects in
the U.S. and Europe.
Victor A. Siegfried
Yon Dan (4th Degree Black Belt)
Victor A. Siegfried was born and raised just outside of
Zurich, Switzerland. He started training in Shotokan in
1978 at the dojo for Sensei Sugimura, Karate-Kai
Zurich, a member of JKA, EAKF and IAKF. He moved
to the U.S. in 1980. In August of 1981, he joined the
Houston Budokan, Dojo of Sensei Craig and sister
Dojo to Chiba Dojo in Japan. At the Houston Budokan
he studied Shito-Ryu Karate for fifteen years as a
member of Senshin Kai Karate Federation. Since the
Budokan teaches many different martial arts such as
Kendo, Iai-do, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Kobudo, he had the
opportunity to observe and gain knowledge besides
Karate. He holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shito-Ryu
Karate and has been a member of the International
Shotokan Karate Association of Northern Virginia
since 1996. Mr. Siegfried holds a Hochbauzeichner
degree from the Hochbauzeichner Schule in Zurich,
Switzerland. As a professional project designer and
CAD instructor, he has worked in a variety of positions
from master planning to building design in projects in
the U.S. and Europe.
Instructor
Delford F. Furney, Jr.
Delford F. Furney, Jr. was born and raised in
Columbia, SC. His introduction to the martial arts
was through Okinawan Issn-ryu karate, followed by
training in TaeKwonDo and Tai Chi Chuan. He has
also trained in kobudo (Okinawan weapons). He
joined the ISKF in the early 80s and received his
shodan in Philadelphia, PA, in 1987. He began
training with Dr. Sorbi in the fall of 2001 and
continues as his student today. Currently, he is
teaching Shotokan at the Audrey Moore Recreation
Center under a program with the Fairfax County
Recreation Department. Mr. Furney holds a Bachelor
of Arts degree from Furman University in Greenville,
SC. He works for an international consulting firm
providing information technology to the Department of
the Navy.
Delford F. Furney, Jr.
Delford F. Furney, Jr. was born and raised in
Columbia, SC. His introduction to the martial arts
was through Okinawan Issn-ryu karate, followed by
training in TaeKwonDo and Tai Chi Chuan. He has
also trained in kobudo (Okinawan weapons). He
joined the ISKF in the early 80s and received his
shodan in Philadelphia, PA, in 1987. He began
training with Dr. Sorbi in the fall of 2001 and
continues as his student today. Currently, he is
teaching Shotokan at the Audrey Moore Recreation
Center under a program with the Fairfax County
Recreation Department. Mr. Furney holds a Bachelor
of Arts degree from Furman University in Greenville,
SC. He works for an international consulting firm
providing information technology to the Department of
the Navy.
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Associate Instructor
Shahriar Tayebi
San Dan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Shahriar Tayebi was born in Tehran Iran. He was
among Sensei Sorbi’s very first students. Mr. Tayebi
holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan and has
been a member of the International Shotokan Karate
Association of Northern Virginia since 1989. He
earned his degree in Applied and Pure Mathematics
from the University of London and he completed his
study in Computer Science and Electronic
Technology in the USA. After, Mr. Tayebi spent six
years working as an Engineer at the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, supporting the Chairman
and Chief of Staff. He is currently working as a Senior
System and Computer Consultant in the Engineering
Department of the U.S. Postal Service.
Shahriar Tayebi
San Dan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Shahriar Tayebi was born in Tehran Iran. He was
among Sensei Sorbi’s very first students. Mr. Tayebi
holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan and has
been a member of the International Shotokan Karate
Association of Northern Virginia since 1989. He
earned his degree in Applied and Pure Mathematics
from the University of London and he completed his
study in Computer Science and Electronic
Technology in the USA. After, Mr. Tayebi spent six
years working as an Engineer at the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, supporting the Chairman
and Chief of Staff. He is currently working as a Senior
System and Computer Consultant in the Engineering
Department of the U.S. Postal Service.
Assistant Instructor
Paulihna Sorbi
San Dan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Paulihna Sorbi, with over 13 years of experience in
Shotokan, holds a 3rd degree JKA black belt, has
been National Youth division Champion for years.
Her main focus is not just competition; it is to
implement the Dojo Kun through her lifestyle. As a
full-time student of George Mason University,
majoring in Psychology, part-time Assistant
Instructor, and Personal Trainer, she devotes her
time to help and motivate students by working with
them individually.
Paulihna Sorbi
San Dan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Paulihna Sorbi, with over 13 years of experience in
Shotokan, holds a 3rd degree JKA black belt, has
been National Youth division Champion for years.
Her main focus is not just competition; it is to
implement the Dojo Kun through her lifestyle. As a
full-time student of George Mason University,
majoring in Psychology, part-time Assistant
Instructor, and Personal Trainer, she devotes her
time to help and motivate students by working with
them individually.
Instructor
Pete Janssen
Rokudan Dan (6th Degree Black Belt)
Peter Janssen was first exposed to Martial Arts as a
child, when his father was stationed in Okinawa. After
graduating high school, he began practicing Karate,
Jiujutsu, and Judo. While in the Army, he was
stationed in Chitose, Japan, where in which he began
studying Wado Ryu Karate. After leaving Japan in
1972, he began practicing Yoshukai Karate and
earned his 6th Degree Black Belt and Instructor
Certification, in addition to being a board member of
Yoshukai International Karate Organization. He holds
a BBA, MBA in Management and the Certified
Purchasing Manager designation from the Institute of
Supply Management. Mr. Janssen is an Executive
Business Advisor/Contracting Officer for the
Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.
Pete Janssen
Rokudan Dan (6th Degree Black Belt)
Peter Janssen was first exposed to Martial Arts as a
child, when his father was stationed in Okinawa. After
graduating high school, he began practicing Karate,
Jiujutsu, and Judo. While in the Army, he was
stationed in Chitose, Japan, where in which he began
studying Wado Ryu Karate. After leaving Japan in
1972, he began practicing Yoshukai Karate and
earned his 6th Degree Black Belt and Instructor
Certification, in addition to being a board member of
Yoshukai International Karate Organization. He holds
a BBA, MBA in Management and the Certified
Purchasing Manager designation from the Institute of
Supply Management. Mr. Janssen is an Executive
Business Advisor/Contracting Officer for the
Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.
Associate Instructor
Ahria Sorbi
Yon Dan (4th Degree Black Belt)
Ahria Sorbi, the youngest 4th degree JKA, JKA/AF,
ISKF black belt, has over 16 years of Martial Arts
experience. He is currently a full-time student at
George Mason University, majoring in Electrical
Engineering. His Martial Arts expertise is not limited
to just Shotokan; he has experience in full-contact
karate, Jiu-Jitsu, take-down, grappling, and wrestling.
Throughout his youth, he held the title of National
Youth Champion and is now JKA/AF Collegiate
Champion for two consecutive years. He is a
part-time instructor of the Shotokan program and
Assistant Coach of the MMA program.
Ahria Sorbi
Yon Dan (4th Degree Black Belt)
Ahria Sorbi, the youngest 4th degree JKA, JKA/AF,
ISKF black belt, has over 16 years of Martial Arts
experience. He is currently a full-time student at
George Mason University, majoring in Electrical
Engineering. His Martial Arts expertise is not limited
to just Shotokan; he has experience in full-contact
karate, Jiu-Jitsu, take-down, grappling, and wrestling.
Throughout his youth, he held the title of National
Youth Champion and is now JKA/AF Collegiate
Champion for two consecutive years. He is a
part-time instructor of the Shotokan program and
Assistant Coach of the MMA program.
