Although Richard Triplett is NOT one of the original pre-1970‘s OLD school of Okinawa-Te black belts, Sensei Richard Triplett is recognized as a world class athlete who has won numerous local and international awards.  After years of studying under Shihan Doversola, Richard Triplett opened a dojo in Lancaster, CA to help spread the knowledge of Okinawa-Te. Richard Triplett has taught for 30 years. Some of the awards received include The World Karate Organization (WKO) Light Heavy Weight Champion Title Belt; Tournament Promoters Association (TPA) Hall of Fame for Best Instructor in 1989; International Dojo of the Year Award 1998.