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Welcome to the AMACP Certified Karate Instructors page.  The Karate Instructors listed below are certified to teach:

1.     Black Belt Speed© Training Method

2.   Karate Flex© Training Method

3.   Iron Palms© Training Method

4.      Shadow Sparring© Training Method

All certified Karate Instructors follow a strict code of ethics and are tested professionals.  You will find that many of the listed Certified Karate Instructors  will have a short biography of their experience and qualifications.  Please take your time to research and choose the best Karate Instructor for you!


 

ARIZONA

Teodor Paul - CMI, CKI, CPR, EFA




Biography: AMACP formal leader since 2009,  I'm a Certified Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, and also a Certified Trainer in Fitness and Nutrition.

Skilled in military combat, grappling techniques and judo. My profession is Architectural Engineering, I'm practicing and teaching Martial Arts because I think that learning the Martial Arts builds character and improves both the mind and body, and everyone in my area has now a chance to gain confidence and learn excellent karate self-defense skills.

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CALIFORNIA

Bruce Crary - CMI,CKI,CPR,EFA  
                    - Lifetime Membership

Rank:  10th Degree Black Sash Master Instructor, 5th Degree Black Belt with Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate, 1st Degree Black Belt with Tracy’s Self-Defense Systems, and numerous ranks in other Karate and Kung-Fu styles.

Certified:  Karate, Boxing, Judo and Grappling Instructor, Bodyguard, Nutritional Specialist.  Certified Personal Trainer AMFPT, Certified SPEED Trainer, Certified Flexibility Trainer.  CPR and Emergency First Aid Certified.

Lodi, California

209-224-8151

email:cm1@couragemaker.com 

 

Notes:  Bruce is a Christian and has over 30 years teaching experience and was the All Around California State; Brown Belt Heavyweight Tournament Champion.  He currently holds several Martial Arts World Records and is Founder  and on the Board of Tustees with the AMACP.

Former private student of Joe Lewis, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Lewis_(martial_artists).

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Hart Crary 

CMI,CKI,CPR,EFR

Lifetime Membership


Rank:  10th Degree Black Sash Master Instructor, 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate

Certified:  Karate Instructor, Bodyguard, Nutritional Specialist, CPR, EFA

Sacramento, California

916-534-2883


Notes:  Hart has over 30 years teaching experience, and is a current Martial Arts World Record Holder and is on the Board of Trustees of the AMACP.

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Justin Hart Crary - CMI,CKI,CPR,EFA

                            - Lifetime Membership
Rank:  2nd Degree Black Sash Master Instructor, 1st Degree Black Belt In Kenpo Karate

Certified:  Karate Instructor,  CPR, EFA

44 Evergreen Circle, Poca WV 25159

304-542-6860

E-mail:   XZero7296@AOL.com

 


Notes:  Justin has over 5 years teaching experience, and is a current Martial Arts World Record Holder and is an expert in teaching:  SPEED IMPROVEMENT, SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES, FLEXIBILITY, IRON PALMS HAND CONDITIONING AND STRENGTH TRAINING.

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Randall K. Flaherty, Sr - CKI,CMI,CPR,EFA

                                        Lifetime Membership

Rank:  10th Degree Black Sash Master Instructor, 9th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate

Certified:  Karate Instructor, Bodyguard, Nutritional Specialist, CPR, EFA

4343 Pacific Ave - Suite D

Stockton, California

209-965-5535

E-mail:  FKKS @sbglobal.net

Website:  www.KarateToday.com  

Notes:  Mr. Flaherty has over 30 years teaching experience, and is a current Martial Arts World Record Holder and is  President of the FKKA.

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FLORIDA


John M. Landry, Ph.D. - CKI, CMI, CPR, and EFA

                                    - Lifetime Membership

 

PO Box 653

Jupiter, Florida 33468

561-310-9994

 

Website: www.methodistmartialarts.yolasite.com

       

Biography:  I have been training in the martial arts since 1974. I started with Judo. I have a 7th Dan in Shinja Buke Ryu Kenpo, Kaneshi Kwan Hapkido, American Modern Jujitsu and other arts. I teach as a volunteer at three locations. I am a full-time police instructor as well. I teach traditional arts but my main focus is on reality based combat systems.

 

 

 

 

 

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GEORGIA

Derrick Adams - CKI, CMI, EFA, CPR
                         - Lifetime Membership

P.O. Box 1441
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone:  770-733-3113


Biography:  I started training in Martial Arts at the age of 6. With  Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do, and  Hapkido, also have extensive training in Kick-Boxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Dan Black Belt in Shorinkenjitsu Kenpo and 2nd Dan Black Belt in American Jiu-Jitsu. I also compete in Grappling, and MMA events. Former member of U.S. Navy Seals close combat, and Intelligence Specialist.

E-mail: dmanuga@yahoo.com

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H. Scott Petty - CMI,CKI,EFA,CPR,        
                        - Lifetime Membership

Henry County, Hampton,  GA 30228
Phone: 678-698-7072

Biography: I have been traing in kickboxing/boxing and combat fighting for 10yrs. I have been training in the Nenmenjuushi karate style now and obtained black ranking. I offer private training in all disciplines I've listed out of my in home gym/dojo. I am married with 5 boys and a wife also in law enforcement who trains with me. My kids train in the Nenmenjuushi discipline under me and also train in the Tay Son Tae Kwon Do discipline.

E-mail:  hershelpetty@yahoo.com

   

 

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Timothy Woodland - CMI, CMMI                        

44 Wisteria Dr.

Fort Stewart, GA 31315

Phone: 706 405-8304


          Biography:
Timothy Woodland has served for the past 13 years in the Armed Forces. He plans to open a MMA training center which will provide different styles and forms of martial arts.

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Malaysia

Renshi Dr. S. Vikneswaren - CKI,CMI,EFA,CPR

                                            - Lifetime Membership

 

Jalan Raja Harun
Kajan Selangor 43000


Email: vijayindotravel@yahoo.com

Biography: Black Belt 4th Rank Yondan - 30 years of experience in Okinawan karate styles, Isshin-Ryu karate, Kubudo, Hayashi Shito-Ryu karate, and mixed weapons.

Minnesota

Jeffery Brummett - CMI / CMMI

9000 nantwick ridge

brooklyn park MN 55444

phone:612 423 5750

Email:  jeff@phfit.net

Website:  www.phfit.net

Biography:

I have been a martial arts instructor for 8 years teaching traditional jui jitsu, muay thai, kenpo, greco roman wrestling and judo. I have been boxing since I was 8 and have been a pro boxer for 7 years teaching golden gloves in the upper midwest. currently holding now 14 certifications in his my field ranging from personal trainer to nutrition specialist. holding a bachelor degree in exercise science and a A.S in fitness research and a degree as a health and fitness specialist. I currently own Pure Hitting Fitness in MN and am the head trainer.

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Brian D. Hinn - CKI, CMI, CPR, and EFA                                       - Lifetime Membership

Email:  brian_hinn@yahoo.com 

Website:  www.esdfit.com 

Biography:

Brian D. Hinn is a 1st Degree Black Belt in the American Taekwondo Association and a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council of Exercise. He has trained in Shito Ryu Karate, Hapkido, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. Brian enjoys teaching adaptive martial arts to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.

 

 

Nebraska

Michael Scott Wilson - CKI

5010 Fir Hollow Lane 

Lincoln, NE 68516 

Phone: 402 421 9038

 
Biography: 

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Netherlands, Europe

He Yong Gan (D. Wolf) - CKI, CMI, CMMI, EFA, and CPR

                          -  Lifetime Membership

Muzeewstraat 28
5680DEF Dojo

phone: +31654230991

Email:  shinobi.tiger@gmail.com
 
 

Biography:

He Yong Gan has practiced Shotokan Karate to a first degree black belt, Judo, Shaolin Kungfu, Muay Thai and did many competitions; holds also an instructor, license for the Kubotan. Currently my dojo is closed, but a new dojo is coming up soon I am working on it.


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Sensei Titus Mattijn Jansen - CKI, CMI, CMMI, EFA, CPR

                                   -  Lifetime Membership

Spireastraat 2
9581 CZ Musselkanaal

phone: +31618826763

Email:  titusjansen1@googlemail.com
Website: http://www.kageryudojo.nl
 

Biography:

Sensei Titus Mattijn Jansen from Musselkanaal in the Netherlands is a martial arts expert, since a very young age he was trained in the art of Judo, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kuroi Ryu Ninjutsu, and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu. He holds blackbelts in various martial arts: Koga Ryu Ninjutsu (Nidan Black Belt / 2nd Degree), Sei Tei Ryu Iaido (Shodan Blackbelt / 1st Degree), and Combat Nunchaku Xtreme (Sandan Blackbelt / 3rd Degree). Sensei Titus is a full instructor in Grassiva Selfdefense System GSDS (Yondan Blackbelt / 4th Degree) and Mugei Mumei No Jitsu (Shodan Blackbelt / 1st Degree). He also holds a Nidan Blackbelt / 2nd Degree in the rare art of Lin Kuei Jitsu, and he has been a practitioner of Bujinkan Ninpo Taijutsu and other Ninja related systems for many years. After teaching for years Sensei Titus Mattijn Jansen founded the "Sei Ryu Dojo" martial arts institute in the Netherlands, which later had to evolve into "Kage Ryu Dojo". Currently the focus of Sensei Titus is merely on the Koga Ryu Ninjutsu and Shinobi No Jitsu; the other systems are also taught, but the ninjutsu has a main priority at this time. Sensei Titus has also founded his own system which he calls "Kage Bushi No Jutsu". He fought in many competitions and he has very much experience. Sensei Titus did also some work as fight choreographer for musicals and movies.

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 NEW HAMPSHIRE

John Lenotte - CKI, CMI, EFA, and CPR

                        -  Lifetime Membership

North Conway, NH 03860

Email:  jpaul237@gmail.com

Biography
 
Current Schools attending:
Freedmans Ketsugo Jujutsu
Boston Arnis Club
 

Training background: Jujutsu, Arnis Kali, Dumog, Muay Thai, MACP - Modern Army Combatives certified instructor, law enforcement defensive Tactics instructor, Jeet Kune Do, Kenpo Karate. Total of 15+ years in various martial arts instruction/training.

 

 

 

NEW JERSEY

Lonnie J. Muhammad - CKI,CMMI, CPR, and EFA
                            - Lifetime Membership

Edison, NJ 08817

(908) 967-7620

Email:  Lonnie_Muhammad@msn.com

Website:   www.bushido.cc.muhammad

Biography:

I hold Blackbelts in American and Shaolin Kenpo. I am a Full Instructor in JKD and the Filipino Martial Arts. I am certified to teach Close Engagement Target Acquisition (C.E.T.A.) under Professor Leonard Holifield, former US Army Chief Combatives Instructor. The C.E.T.A. program was developed specifically for Exceutive Protection Agents, Law Enforcement, Military and Special Operations personnel.
I have worked in the Security/Law Enforcement field for more than 20 years and conduct training. I hold Instructor certifications as a NRA Pistol Instructor, Range Safety Officer and Refuse To Be A Victim, Tactical Handcuffing Instructor, Special Response Team Instructor, Executive Protection/Bodyguard Instructor, Business Espionage Controls & Countermeasures Instructor, Hand Held Metal Detector (Security Screening) Instructor, New York State Security Guard Instructor, and a Certified Protection Officer Instructor through the International Foundation for Protection Officers.
I have private students as well as those from the law enforcement, the military and corporate security communities.

Master Stefano Cianelli - CKI                           

Website:  www.austinoskarate.com


NEW YORK

Carlos Mercado  - CKI and CMI
                           

7832 68th Avenue

7832 68th Avenue
Middle Village, New York 11379
Phone: 1-347-668-2876

Email:shotokanliltiger@aol.com
Web:
www.littletigerskarate.com

Biography:
Carlos Mercado has been training in Martial Arts for over 15 years. He is instructed in Judo, Gojo Ryu Karate, and Shotokan Karate.  Carlos Mercado created a Little Tigers program in 2006.  The program trains 4 - 6 year olds.  Carlos Mercado truly believes that children can benefit in an early teaching of the foundations of Martial Arts. Carlos Mercado has been honored for his volunteer work with the community and children.  He has won the 2008 Hispanic Heritage Award presented by the New York City Council and by the New York State Senate.

 

 

 

John Willis - CMI, CPR, and EFA
                           
6 Brandt Court
Bay Shore, N.Y. 11706

Phone: (631) 278-4268 

Biography:

John Willis is an experienced Shotokan Karate practitoner of 14 years, and has also trained in styles of Tae Kwon Do and Wushu.
He has 4 years experience as a Shotokan  instructor and is a member of the ACE Mentor Program for high school students.
American Red Cross Certified in Adult CPR/AED, First Aid, and Sports Injury Prevention.




 

Keith DeNivo - CKI, CMI, CPR, and EFA
                           
64 Entrance Way, Mahopac NY 10541

Phone: (845) 628-1848

Biography:

I hold ranks in Tae Kwon Do and Goju Ryu/Goju Kai karate.  Martial Arts are a passion, a way of life, and a form of honest expression for me.  I am continuously improving and learning. I hope to bring out the best of myself and others.

 

 

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA

Steven A. Childress - CKI, CMMI, EFA, CPR
                                 - Lifetime Membership

3337 Twin Ridge Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone:  704-604-1100

E-Mail:  sachildress@duke-energy.com

Biography:  3rd Dan Taekwondo, 1st Dan Haedong Kumdo, ACMA Certified martial Arts Instructor, Certified Sports Injury Specialist, Certified Professional & Master Trainer, Taekwondo Times Press Correspondent, Red Cross Certified Adult & Child CPR & First Aid. 

Ph.D. Entomology, Certified Quality Analyst, Certified Software Test Engineer, Certified Software Project Manager, Six Sigma Green & Black Belt.

Additional Studies:  Bo, Nunchaku, Sai.

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William F. Reavis - CKI, CMI, EFA, CPR
                            - Lifetime Membership


711 Sunset Drive, North Wilkesboro NC 28659
Phone: 336 - 927 4476


I am 2nd Dan in shotokan. I have competed in every rank, and trained in Jujitsu. I  teach private classes and free classes at church. My rank will change over the years in shotokan and jiu jitsu and free  classes are available . God bless.

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Northern Ireland,UK
 
Europe

 
Balazs Kecskemeti - CKI, CMMI, CPR, and EFA 
                               - Lifetime Membership


Ph: +44(0)7588100738
Email:balazskecskemeti@yahoo.com
 
Bio: I started training Martial Arts at the age of 16. I began my study of Shotokan Karate with Sensei Somogyi in Hungary. For the last six years since I moved to the UK, I have been learning from one of the finest Shotokan Master, Sensei Kawasoe.
I teach Karate to children and teenagers at the local primary school in Belfast. I strongly believe that Karate can help to develop a healthy body and mind from very early age.
I have a daughter and a son (4.5 and 3 years old only), who already train with me and they love it! As a father of two myself, I can assure you that Karate can and will help your child to gain confidence, be fit and happier.
I am a formal member of the Hungarian Police Karate Federation.



Scotland, UK
- Europe


Brian Fernie - CKI, CMMI, CPR, and EFA

                        - Lifetime Membership

106 EasterBankton, Murieston
West Lothian, UK 9BG
Ph: 07090104277

Email: k8bells@googlemail.com
Website:        www.k8bells.com

Brian is Scotland’s leading MMA certified strength and conditioning coach, he has studied gojuryu and shukokai styles of karate. He is currently studying and practicing sport karate (Brown belt) and trap fighting.

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   South Carolina

Ashley Bryan Cox - CKI, CMMI, CPR, and EFA

                           

511 S. Main St.
Mauldin, SC 29662

Email: abryancox@yahoo.com
Website: www.nbcmauldin.org

I have been involved in the marital arts for over twenty-five years.  I have studied American Freestyle Karate and Isshinryu Karate.  I currently hold a first degree black belt in mixed martial arts and teach karate and self-defense to children and teenagers at the church I pastor.  My passion is seeing the potential within children and teens unleashed through karate with a Christ-centered philosophy.

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Darwin H. Rasha Jr. - CKI, CMI, EFA, and CPR

                                 - Lifetime Membership                       

317 Waterton Way

Simpsonville, SC 29680

Phone: 864 962-5937

Website: www.nolimitsmartialarts.com


Biography:
I have studied martial arts for almost 20 years. Starting, when I was in the Army I have studied Tae Kwon Do, Aiki-Bujutsu, Seibukan Karate, Aikido and currently hold a 2nd degree black belt in American Karate. I love to teach others and watch as they grow into martial artists. I believe in what martial arts can do for people both physically and mentally. I am working on my 3rd degree and am proud to be an AMACP certified instructor.

        
Ross Conklin - CKI, CMI, EFA, and CPR

                      - Lifetime Membership                      

          No Limits Martial Arts

510 South Main Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

Phone: 864 346-5704

Website: www.nolimitsmartialarts.com


Biography:
Ross Conklin has studied Martial Arts for over 20 years. He currently holds a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and a 1st Dan Black Belt in Isshin Ryu Karate. Ross also holds a rank in Pai Lum Kung Fu. A competitor in the 93, 94, and 95 Pan Am Tang Soo Do Championships, Ross is currently an instructor at No Limits Martial Arts in Simpsonville SC where he teaches an American style based in Isshin Ryu. He is currently dedicated to furthering his knowledge of traditional Okinawan Martial Arts. No Limits is a family based school where Ross and his fellows instructors are proud to instruct students of all ages and ranks. Ross is a member of the American Okinawan Karate Association.

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TENNESSEE

Daniel's Kenpo - Larry V. Tannehill, CMI
                        - Lifetime Membership
 

617 Friendship Acres Drive

Ashland City, TN 37015

Email:  daniel00050@yahoo.com

Biography:   I have been studying the martial arts for 33 years, I've studied and obtained rank in Taekwondo, Taekwondo/Tansodo, Isshin Ryu, Kali/Escrima, (single and double stick) Chinna, (Joint Locking) and Kenpo Karate. Over the years I have developed my own style of Kenpo taking all of the best techniques from each art and combining all into one. I am a 1st degree Black belt, and the Founder of Daniel's Kenpo.

 

TEXAS

 

Douglas L. Brown CKI, CMI, EFA, and CPR 

                                      Lifetime Membership

Lubock, Texas

Phone: 806 317 6056

 

Email: internalistchi@yahoo.com

Website: www.myspace.com/blkplm 

Biography: Shidoshi Brown

Twenty years of Martial Art training

Karate- Do, Kung Fu,

Protective Services, Minister, and Martial art instructor

Teaching Kung Fu / Ninjustsu at  Black Palm School of Martial Science

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Daryl K. Sessions, CKI/CMI

1991 99th Place
Lubock, TX 79423
phone 806 771-8681

email: daryl.sessions@gmail.com

Biography:  I began my study of Martial Arts with Pai Lum kung fu in 1987, then in 1995, I began studying Tae Kwon Do. Finally in 1998 I became a student of American Aikido. I devoted many years in each discipline and today I am continuing my study of Aikido. I wish to share what I have learned as I strongly believe Martial Arts teach discipline, self confidence, self respect and self control.



Jonathan Allen Wallace - CKI, CMI, EFA, and CPR

216 Hamilton Lane
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624


email:  jonathan_wallace@yahoo.com
 

Biography:  I am a blackbelt on Onami Ryu JuJitsu. I am currently training to get my blackbelt in Dragon Kenpo and I am serving the army forces in the army for 11 years.
 
 
 
 

Vermont

Beau T. Clark - CKI, CMI, EFA, and CPR
                      - Lifetime Membership

10 Champlain St, Apt. 427
Burlington, VT 0540

phone: 802 864 69691

Email:  1peacefullwarior@gmail.com
Biography:
Nidan in Ryuku Kempo in Dillman's International Karate
Kyushu Jitsu
!st Brown in Shaolin Kempo
Green in TQD
Green in Kenpo
60-9 Golden Gloves Boxer
20 years in the martial arts
Going to school in the fall for Oriental Medicine and Japanese Massage and then acupuncture.

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VIRGINIA

Rebecca L. Peacock - CMI

12400 Beaver Dr King George, VA 22485

Ph:540 775-5018 

Email:
rebeccapeacock@yahoo.com

Website: www.purewayonline.com

Biography: With Honer, Integrity and Perseverance, Rebecca L. Peacock is here by given the Ranking of Certified Master Instructor of the Mix Martial art of NinTae. 
NinTae is right. I have been a Master Instructor of my school for awhile, now thanks to you I am certified. As you can read on my website I actually have 3 black belts, 4th deg. In traditional Taekwondo, 4th deg. in American style TKD, and 2nd in Ninjitisu. I am now so glad that you gave me this opportunity to do something I was to busy to do. And now I can, because you understand the pull that happens to full time instructors, I love God, I love my job and I love your Integrity.

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West Virginia

 


 Donald Stemple - CKI, CMI, EFA and CPR


                                                                             
Phone: 304 460 7800


Website:  http://streetsurvivalacademy.com

 

Biography:

  • 3rd degree black belt and certified instructor in Kenpo Karate through the Dragon Kenpo Karate Academy under Master Ed Hutchison
  • 2nd degree black belt and certified instructor in Tang Soo Do through the World Black Belt Bureau under Master Kang Rhee (Elvis Presley's instructor in TN) with a pending promotion
  • American Combatives, Associate Instructor
  • Rapid Assault Tactics Training, Certified User
  • Untouchables Close Quarters Combat, Master Instructor
  • 1st degree brown belt in Shorin-Ryu karate
  • Nearly thirty years of experience in martial arts as a whole
  • Ten years of law enforcement experience on the street and as a trainer of defensive tactics
  • Hand to hand combat instructor to US soldiers at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV

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 Overseas

William Gonzalez Jr. - CMI



Email: gonzalezw03@yahoo.com

Website: www.gloprosol.com

Biography: 

Over 22 Years of Martial Arts and Combat training and experience; continue to train and teach martial arts. I have a passion for the martial arts and learn and study all arts and cultures. I travel all over the world to attend training courses and seminars of all disciplines. 

  • Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu 2nd Degree (Nidan)

  • Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu Shidoshi-Ho (Junior Teacher

  • American Tiger Jujitsu Black Belt (Shodan)

  • Krav Maga (Level 1)

  • Self Defense Instructor

  • Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor

  • Baton Instructor

  • Japanese Weapons Instructor

 

 

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