Sensei Javier Mantilla

Sensei Javier Mantilla is the chairman of the Pan-American Referee Council and a member of the referee council for the World Karate-do Federation. Sensei Mantilla has had a tremendous career as an athlete, official and coach.

He has been on the cutting edge developing sophisticated electronic material to train officials. In addition to educating officials, he sees the value of putting on a gi and working with participants on techniques.