World Zendo Kai Kan Karate was created on July 27, 1993 by then Sensei Lambert Plummer. Over the years there has been a steady increase in the number of black belts produced. During the last ten years, Zendo Karate has produced over seventy black belts with our youngest being only eight years old. Some of our black belts have left to form their own system while others have migrated. Still others have moved on to become qualified instructors in our system and this has motivated others to work hard so as to be instructors. All our black belts are trained to be professionals in the art and this is reinforced, as every month a day is set aside for a training clinic.

Role of Black Belts
Hanshi Plummer explained that in the traditional karate organization, black belts who had invested time and money in their training had no guidelines as to what they could do to see a return on their investments or preparing to conduct the administrative functions for martial arts in respect to both the culture of the martial arts organization and the economics of the business.
Unlike traditional karate organizations, World Zendo has set clear guidelines and procedures as it relates to the above in keeping with Zendo's mission statement. This means that black belts in the Zendo organization can entertain expectations not only to grow in seniority i.e. from Senpai to Sensei, to Kyoshi, to Shihan, to Kaicho but also to start their own Zendo franchise or to earn income from various promotions within the organization.

Expectations of Black Belts
Hanshi's expectation of World Zendo black belts is that they should understand the philosophy of the organization of which they are members, especially as it relates to other martial arts organizations. They should make objective decisions based on this understanding that they should be secure in their beliefs and that they should support each other. But above all these, Hanshi's wish is that they arrive at an understanding and appreciation of the level of democracy that exists within the organization even as they come to understand that democracy is not synonymous with laissez faire but carries with it the responsibility of respecting the rules of the organization.

OUR DOJO KUN (PLEDGE)
We pledge to train our minds and bodies
To develop a true and strong spirit
We fear our God not seeking personal glory
We will strive to do our best with diligence and dedication
We will always be courteous to others and refrain from violence
We will pursue the meaning of Zendo through respect, love, honesty and sincerity both in our training and our daily lives.

The Philosophy
Zen means meditation, mind, calm, silent peacefulness
Do means the way or path
Kai means people
Kan means organization place or club

Here are a list of our instructors.

INSTRUCTORS

Kyoshi Kimberly Plummer--Senior Instructor (International)
5th Dan: Fifth degree black belt. Chief Instructor at Honbu located at Shop# 6, Herbies Complex, Greendale, Spanish Town. She has over fifteen years experience as a black belt and has been an instructor for nine years. She is the daughter of Hanshi Lambert Plummer. Kyoshi Kim as she is affectionately called, was promoted to the rank of 2nd Dan on January 31, 1996, her 3rd Dan on November 28, 1999, her 4th Dan on December 1, 2002 and her 5th Dan on May 19, 2007.

Kyoshi  Kristopher Plummer--Senior Instructor (Resident)
5th Dan: Fifth degree black belt. Chief Instructor at our Kingston Dojo and Spanish Town Dojo. He has over fifteen years experience as a black belt and has been an instructor for eight years. He is the son of Hanshi Lambert Plummer. Kyoshi Kris as he is affectionately called, was promoted to the rank of 2nd Dan on January 31, 1996, his 3rd Dan on November 28, 1999, and his 4th Dan on December 1, 2002 and his 5th Dan on October 27, 2007. He is the senior black belt instructor in Jamaica .

Sensei Debbie Ann Powell--Chief Instructor
4th Dan: Fourth degree black belt. Instructor at our Kingston Dojo. Sensei Debbie is known for her hard conditioning classes. Sensei Debbie was promoted to the rank of 1st Dan on January 31, 1997, her 2nd Dan on January 30, 1999, her 3rd Dan on June 6, 2000 and her 4th Dan on June 3, 2007.

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