Beloved and dedicated Instructor whose knowledge, wisdom, and humor will be missed.

Rank: 4th dan (2004)
Alma Mater: University of Illinois
BA: English Literature (1969)
MA: Theoretical Linguistics (1974)
Military Service: U.S. Army (1965-1967)

Igor Miletic began his karate training in Chicago, Illinois in 1967, under Sugiyama Shojiro sensei. During his 10 years with Sugiyama sensei, Igor successfully competed in a number of Japan Karate Association (JKA) tournaments in the United States. He placed first in kumite in the 10th All-America Tournament in 1970, and third in the 11th All-America tournament in 1971. In addition, he won a number of regional tournaments in the Midwest in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also assisted Sugiyama sensei in conducting karate classes and seminars.

After he moved to the Baltimore area in 1977, Igor started teaching karate on his own. Around 1980, he and Edward Davis reorganized the Baltimore Karate Club, and are still teaching there.

In addition to Sugiyama sensei, Igor has studied under Okazaki Teruyuki sensei, Nishiyama Hidetaka sensei, Mori Masataka sensei, Kisaka Katsuya sensei, and sensei Najib Amin.

Beloved Instructor who dedicated much of his adult life to the Baltimore Karate Club and to passing on his insights and knowledge. A one of a kind man who can never be replaced, and will never be forgotten.

Rank: 3rd Dan

Edward Davis began his karate training in Baltimore, Maryland in the mid-1960s. While Bob McPherson headed the Baltimore Karate Club and was Sensei Davis’s first Instructor, much of Sensei Davis’s early training was under Okazaki Teruyuki sensei.

Around 1980, Edward Davis and Igor Miletic reorganized the Baltimore Karate Club, and became its primary Instructors.

Sensei Davis competed in numerous tournaments, and came in 2nd place in the Shotokan East Coast Tournament in the 1970s. Sensei Davis also had the opportunity to spar with members of the All Japan National Team at the first World Shotocup.

In addition to studying Shotokan Karate, Edward Davis has also studied Judo and in his youth was Maryland state champion in wrestling several years in a row.

Head Instructor

Rank: 4th Dan

Kenneth Stewart has been studying shotokan karate since 1979 under the tutelage of his mentor, Sensei Igor Miletic. Ken was introduced to the club by someone with whom he tried to have a friendly fight during a pickup soccer match. He was surprised to learn that the person was a karateka. Ken`s interest in karate was heightened through this interaction and was eager to start training. Today, he continues as an enthusiastic student of shotokan karate.

Assistant Instructor / Treasurer

Rank: 5th Dan

Alma Mater: Syracuse University
B.ARCH: Architecture (1984)
Registered Scuba Diver since 2010

Robert Laschever began his karate training with the Baltimore Karate Club in 1989 under Sensei Igor Miletic and Sensei Edward Davis, and has also studied under sensei Najib Amin. Robert was tested by Okazaki Teruyuki sensei for his Shodan thru Yondan ranks. Robert has been the Treasurer of the Baltimore Karate Club since 1994.

Assistant Instructor / President

Rank: San Dan

Cyrus has been practicing Karate for over 34 years. He began his Karate training in March 1992 under JKA Cebu, Philippines. He holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate under the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF).

Throughout his Karate journey, Cyrus has continued to develop his skills through dedicated training and practice. He embraces Budo not only as a martial arts tradition but also as a philosophy of life, emphasizing discipline, respect, perseverance, humility, and continuous self-improvement.

He continues to practice Shotokan Karate while applying the principles of Budo to his everyday life.