About our instructors

Sheena henderson and david henderson

Sheena: 865.300.2318 

Davis Family YMCA at Jefferson Park
12133 South Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922


Traditional Martial Arts

Sheena


  • Iaido and Kenjutsu Lead Instructor
  • Adult and Family Self Defense Specialist


I started training in martial arts in 2004, bringing over 18 years of martial arts experience to our programs. I began training in Iaido, Kenjutsu, Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo, and Isshinryu Karate, earning three Black Belts in these styles, and maintaining my studies in these arts to this day. In 2011, I started Samurai Dragons, a Traditional Martial Arts Dojo, with my husband, David Henderson. We teach classes at the Davis Family YMCA in Farragut, Tennessee.

David

  • Isshinryu Karate Lead Instructor
  •  Okinawan Kobudo Weapons Specialist 

​​I started training in martial arts in 1983, bringing nearly 40 years of experience to our programs. I began my journey training in a form of Taekwondo best known as Subak. In 1992, I moved to Atlanta to continue my training in Taekwondo and Hapkido, entering many point-based and full-contact tournament venues. In 2000, I started training in Isshinryu Karate, Okinawan Kobudo, Iaido, Kenjutsu, and Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo, earning three Black Belts in these styles. In 2011, I started Samurai Dragons, a Traditional Martial Arts Dojo, with my wife, Sheena Henderson. We teach classes at the Davis Family YMCA in Farragut, Tennessee.