here's some info about the karate instructor: http://www.bluerivermartialarts.org/Shihan.php seems to have quite a good pedigree.
You are more than welcome bro! My advice is not gospel, but just somethings I have found over years of training and teaching. I am genuinely excited for you!
www.shoreishobukan.org/ looking into trying out a school and had some questions since I lack any real experience or knowledge on the art.