Grace Martial Arts Members


Reaching the lost and building the Body

through Christian Martial Arts

GMAF exists to encourage and support Christian Martial Artists around the world.

One of the primary ways of supporting and encouraging Christians is connecting them to each other. The Body of Christ gains strength from its Life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ, the Head of the Body, and its loving relationship with other faith-followers of Christ.

To that end of connecting Christian martial artists, we are listing GMAF members, their e-mail address, martial arts background and other personal information.

Another service to GMAF members is a newsletter about fellowship and ministry opportunities, along with news about members and their martial arts ministries. If you would like to join Grace Martial Arts Fellowship ©, please contact Mark McGee. The Fellowship is an opportunity to communicate with other Christian martial artists who love Jesus and those He Loves.


Dr. Karl Marx

10th Dan and Soke of Keichu-Do Karate

Soke Marx has more than 50 years experience in the martial arts. He lives and teaches in Santa Maria, California.

Dr. Marx is an ordained minister and heads the Keichu-Do Outreach Ministry.

Please visit the Keichu-Do web site. You will find it a blessing and encouragement!


Dr. Dano Meadows

Hanshi, 10th Dan, Kenpokido (KFS)

Martial Arts Business Consultant and International Seminar Instructor. His services include "SURVIVE THE THREAT" Seminars featuring... Kenpokido (KFS), Martial Arts Weapons, Cardio Kickboxing, Defensive Tactics, Kickboxing, and DANTEK Martial Arts Schools and Productions, Inc.

Dr. Meadows lives in Ontario, Canada

Website: http://www.mararts.org


Shihan Reverend Sonny Barker

10th Dan/ Soke - Tora Tsuru Ryukyu Kempo Te

6th Dan - Okinawa Tomari Kempo, Tokoshi- Kan Karate, Kyusho-jistu

3rd Dan - Shotokan, Shorin Ryu

2nd Dan - Tokoshi-kan Aiki-jistu

Barker Family Karate in Cold Spring, KY


Grandmaster Michael W. Neal D.D.

10th Dan ... Chinese Shaolin Kung-Fu/Karate

Madison Martial Arts Academy, Inc. , 968 Villa Drive #10, Richmond, Kentucky, 40475

Phone# (859) 626-514 ... Fax# (859) 626-5147

E-Mail: grandmaster12@juno.com and grandmasterneal@yahoo.com

Web page: (School) http://www.angelfire.com/empire2/shao_lin/

Web page: (church) http://www.angelfire.com/empire2/empire2jesus_christ/


Grand Master Larry Martin

10th Dan ... Shojukempo Ryu

6th Dan ... Shotokan Karate-Do

Disciples Degree Fourth Level ... Pai Lum Gung Fu

4th Dan ... AikiJuJitsu

3rd Dan ... Tae Kwon-Do

2nd Dan ... Aikido

Grand Master Martin began his martial arts career in 1964 as a Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do student of his father and Master Richard Chun. He studied Shotokan Karate with Sensei Ernest St. Lurent, Sr. and AikJuJitsu with Master Toshihizo Obata. Grand Master Martin was also the highest ranking student of the late Grand Master William Gregory of the KajuKenpo Pai Lum Family. Grand Master Martin is Soke of his own Ryu called ShojuKempo.

He is President and Founder of the All Tora-do Ryu Karate Association and is Chief Instructor of Bill Gregory's KajuKenpo Martial Arts Studios in Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island.

He is also Senior Advisor to the North American Grandmasters Council and Ambassador to Europe and Canada for the IBBF and AJOKA (International Black Belt Federation and All Japan Okinawan Karate Association)

This is Grand Master Martin's newest website: http://rishotokan00.tripod.com/


Grandmaster Jay Blanton

Shodia Soke,10th degree ... Mang Ho

Black Belts in Judo, Jujitsu, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Pasaryu, Isshin ryu


Soke Steve Clayborn

10th Dan ... Dragon Ryu

5th Dan ... S.F.S.

4th Dan ... Bushido Bujitsu

4th Dan ... Samarai Kempo

Founder of C.A.T.S. (Counter Attack Targeting System) Assault prevention

The Guardian Research Center

Vancouver, Washington

Lessons by referral only


Richard F. Baker Shidoshi

10th Dan IEMOTO ... Tsuki Bu-Do Kai

Founder: Tsuki Bu-Do Kai Martial Arts Society International

6th Dan - Budoshin Karate

5th Dan- American Kempo

4th Dan - Shotokan

3rd Dan - Iaido

1st Dan - Tora Tsuru Ryu Kyu Kempo Te

Ordained Minister of Christ Jesus


Grand Master Robert Xavier

9th Dan ... Yon Ch'uan Martial Arts (Chief Instructor and Lineage Holder)

Master Instructor ... Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan Kung Fu (Chief Instructor and Lineage Holder)

Master Xavier also has Black belts in Judo, Kokondo Karate and Jukido.

Master Xavier was the Senior Student of the late Grand Master John Chung Li. He is Lineage Holder of Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan Kung Fu and Yon Ch'uan Martial Arts. Headquarters located in Bradenton, Florida.

Master Xavier is the author and originator of the 3-Zone Police Defense Manual. He combined some of the best principles of T'ai Chi, Aikido, Karate, Judo and Jujutsu into the highly effective 3-Zone Defense System.

He has been the Senior Instructor at the Otis Ridge Camp for Martial Arts in Otis, Massachusetts for many years. He owned and operated The Canton Academy of Martial Arts in Canton, Connecticut prior to moving to Florida. He taught martial arts in Key West for several years before moving to Bradenton, Florida.

Master Xavier is founder of Confident Kid Martial Arts International and Sons of Thunder and is Co-founder of Grace Martial Arts Fellowship.

Master Xavier is an Ordained Grace Pastor and 4th World Missionary


Grand Master Patty Inglish, MS

9th Dan ... Jidokwan Taekwondo, Hapkido, Yudo, Jujutsu

Classes in Ohio, Michigan and Africa

Member, Karate for Christ International

President, Ji Do Kwan(TM) Christian Martial Arts International, (614) 214-8624

WestSide Community Class in Columbus, Ohio: 2300 Sulllivant Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43204, Tuesdays 6-7pm and Saturdays 1-2pm

For classes in Michigan please call me at (614) 214-8624 for referral to an instructor.


Grand Master Scott L. Kopperud

8th Dan ... TaeKwon-Do

President of Unified TaeKwon-Do International

Canadian National TaeKwon-Do Champion

Certified in both World and International styles as a Master Instructor

Lives and teaches in Saskatoon, Canada


Grand Master Joseph Lumpkin

Shodai Soke ... Shinsei JuJitsu

6th Dan ... Hapkido

2nd Dan ... Shotokan Karate, Kodokan Judo, Akayama Ryu JuJitsu

CEO of Karate for Christ International

Founder of the Christian Hapkido Federation and teaches Martial Arts in Blountsville, Alabama

System Analyst ... Cleveland, Alabama


Grandmaster George Petrotta, Ph.D.

8th Dan ... Founder of Sungja-Do

8th Dan ... Taekwondo under Grandmaster Eugene A. Humesky of the Universal Taekwondo Brotherhood, Inc.

8th Dan ... Hapkido under Grandmaster In Sun Seo, of the World KIDO Federation / HanMinJok Hapkido Association

International Director for the International Sunjado Association (ISA)

Lives in Florence, South Carolina

Teaches Private Lessons and Seminars only. No commercial school.

Martial Artist since 1963


Shihan Robert M. Handley

Hachidan, 8th Dan ... Ryukyukai Karate-do

Shichidan, 7th Dan ... Shojukempo

State Representative in Delaware for the International Tora-do Karate Association, the BKKF Black Kempo Karate Federation of Rhode Island, ISA International Sungja-do Association, Kajukenpo Pai lum Federation and Director of the International Ryukyukai Karate Association.

Trained with Grand Master Larry S.L. Martin for over 28 years. Also trained with the late Grand Master William R. Gregory and the late Grand Master Saieto of the International Ryukyukai Karate Association.


Grandmaster Troy L. Smith, Jr.

8th Dan, Founder ... Ko Shin Kwan Hapkido

8th Dan, Soke-Dai ... Taeken-Jitsu

6th Dan ... JuJutsu

Master Smith is founder of the Ko Shin Kwan Hapkido system and United Martial Arts Society

He is currently with the United States National Tae Kwon Do Federation and World Traditional Hapkido Alliance and is President of the International Taeken-Jitsu Society


Shifu Ben Asuncion

Quanshi, 8th Duan Black Sash (by USA Shaolin Wuzuquan Federation) ... Wuzuquan or Wuzu Kung fu (also known as Ngo Cho Kun in Fukien dialect) - literally means Five Ancestor Kung fu.

School: MBCLA Kung Fu and Jinghua Kung Fu Academy

Los Angeles, California

www.usaswf.tk

Teachers: Grandmaster Ku Un Cho and Grandmaster Tan Ka Hong (both in Philippines)
A man full of passion, the passion to serve God.


Master Carl Tate

8th Dan ... Tang Soo Do

President of First Canada Tang Soo Do - WWW.FCTSD.COM and Black Belt of Karate Tang Soo Do Ltd.- WWW.FCTSD.COM/BBK

Three Time International Sport Karate Champion

Certified in both World and International Tae Kwon Do styles

Lives and teaches in Calgary, Alberta Canada


Dr. Daryl Covington

7th Dan ... Shinsei Hapkido

4th Dan ... PaSaRyu TaeKwonDo

3rd Dan ... Kodokan Judo

President of Karate for Christ International

Head of the Korean Styles for Karate for Christ and Head instructor of the Shinsei Hapkido System.

Missionary to Korea


Shihan Tony Suarez

7th Dan ... Goju Ryu Karate

Training in Goju Ryu for 35 years and teaching for 25

Retired competitor due to spending more time with GOD and reaching out to lost souls

Studied the Urban Goju system / Okinawan Goju system / Jujitsu and White Crane Kung Fu

Attained the rank of Shichi - dan 7th degree black belt in 1992 from Master Arron Banks

Saved in1999

Lives in Orlando, Florida and teaches at Dynamic Martial Arts


Master Ray Batlle

7th Dan in U.S.A. Goju-ryu Karate in Miami, Florida


Han Shi Robert L. Davis

White Tiger Hop Chi Dao Martial Arts Association


Master Fernando Restrepo

Shichidan, 7th Dan ... Shojukempo

Head Instructor of his Central Falls, Rhode Island Dojo

Trained with Grand Master Larry S.L. Martin for over 9 years. Also trained with Shihan Larry Sullivin, Kenpo Karate, Ju-jitsu and the late Professor Nick Cerio and Grand Master William R. Gregory.

State Representative for the International Tora-do ryu Karate Association, ISA International Sungja-do
Association, World Black Belt Bureau, and the International Ryukyukai Karate Association.

Master Restrepo is the only Martial Arts Studio in Central Falls that teaches the Spanish Speaking Community.


Dr. Neal Schiesske

Shichidan, 7th Dan ... Koreja Do Karate

Black belts in Korean and Japanese martial arts

Websites: KarateForJesus.com and AgapeDiet.com

Began his martial arts training in 1977 during his 6 year tour in the Marine Corps. Studied the art of Arnis in the Philippines. Stationed in Tokyo where he learned Oriental medicine and Aikido. Studied with Gaku Hamma Sensei, Shihan of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Mitsugi Saotome, Sensei. Also studied under Dennis Hooker, Sensei who is now head of the ASU in Pensacola and Orlando, Florida. Studied with the McIntyre Sensei's in Murfreesboro, Tennessee as well as many more. Studied the arts of American Jujitsu and Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do under Sensei James Christian in Memphis, Tennessee and Sensei Ron Little in Pensacola, Florida.

Dr. Schiesske taught for several years under the guidance of the AITF and AIKIA which is headed by Bill (Superfoot) Wallace, Joe Lewis, and Dr. Jerry Beasley, and integrated all of his still growing knowledge of the Martial Arts into what he called Koreja Do Karate. The name comes from Ko (Korean) JA-Japanese, Do-The way. It consists of forms from Tang Soo Do, grappling and joint locks from Jujitsu and Aikido, Stick fighting and takeaways from Arnis, street self defense, a continuing learning experience for his Dojo, Katana, Bokken, Tanto, and Jo techniques.

Dr. Schiesske had two dojo's with approximately 400 students when he was struck with inoperable cancer in 2000. He was given eight months to live. God through his miracle working power has completely healed Dr. Neal from every centimeter of cancer and he has now regained from 140 lbs and being fed through a stomach tube to 230 lbs and re-opening his Dojo in May of this year.

He gives all of the Glory to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and now owns and runs Koreja Do Christian Martial Arts Association, which is registered with the Library of Congress and copyrighted. Dr. Neal Schiesske retired from the ring after winning the Florida State Championships, and is being inducted into the World Karate Union Martial Arts Hall of Fame in June of this year.

Rev. Dr. Neal R. Schiessske is author of "God's Diet" and a Doctor of Naturopathy and Oriental Health. He also has his PHD in Biblical Studies. He has been pastoring and a music minister for Churches for many years.

Married to Rosa Schiesske


Shihan Craig Hamm

7th Dan ... Shinsei Hapkido

5th Dan ... Budoshin-Kai Karate

Lives in Selmer, TN where he's operated Hamm's Martial Arts Academy since 1994.

"God is Great and is Alive in the World! We are here for a purpose and that is to bring his Word to the people and the martial arts is one way that we can do this that people would probably never come in contact with or hear about the Lord Jesus Christ."


Chaplain Alexander Ganzy

7th Dan ... American Bujutsu

5th Dan ... Kempo

Retired US NAVY Chaplain


Maestro-Guro John D. Bain

Maestro-Guro (Teacher of Teachers)... Spirit Warrior System

Kuya-Guro (Older Brother-Teacher)... Pambuan Arnis

7th Dan... Korean Martial Arts (World Il-Do-Kwan Federation)

6th Dan... Chinese Kenpo-Karate (Tracy International)

5th Dan... Tae Kwon Do (Martial Arts USA)

4th Dan... Tang Soo Do (Korea Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Society)

Certified Instructor Level 1... Kyusho Jitsu

Master Bain teaches martial arts in Plano, Texas

Plano Self-Defense Studio


Drew Arthur

7th Dan ... Christian Jiu-Jitsu

2nd Dan ... Christian Kempo

Christian Muay Thai Kickboxing

(NOTE ALL TUITION) GOES TO THE Green Acres Baptist Church Recreation Department)

Instructor and founder of the Trinity Christian Martial Arts Christian Ministry (Strike and Submit) in Tyler, Texas. Classes meet on Tue and Thurs (Kids-6:30-7:30 & Adults 7:30-8:30). The class is Christian Based, Prayer before and end of class (with Prayer request), and Bible scripture memorization to advance in ranks, along with knowledge of sparring and grappling and self defense skills.

The classes meet at Green Acres Baptist Church, 1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler, 75701 -(903) 525-1116.


Rev. Terry Parkman Hanshi

Jujiden Martial Arts, Founder

7th dan saikyou ­ Jujiden

2nd dan ­ Goju ­ryu Karate

1st dan ­ Jujutsu

Ajarn ­ Muay Thai

Lifetime member of the World Organizers of Martial Arts

Currently teaching in Bismarck, North Dakota

Youth Pastor, Evangel Assembly of God, Bismarck

For more info: email: jujiden-mma@hotmail.com

website: www.myspace.com/jujiden


Sifu Manny Ochoa

Gold sash ... MAO-YIN Dragon Kung Fu

5th Dan ... Fung-Ying Kung Fu

3rd Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

3rd Dan ... Aikido

Instructor in Chin style Tai Chi Chi'uan, also teach the art of Chin Na applications.

Over 40 years in the Martial Arts. Founder of the MAO-YIN Dragon, Kung Fu Academy located in El Paso, Texas.

Currently a Federal Officer (Sports Specialist), for the Department of Justice. 14 years as the Chief Self-Defense Instructor for the agency. Train Federal Agents in self-defense and weapon retention.

Retired Military Police, 15 years All Army Team, Armed Forces Martial Arts Association, Team Member. (Competed throughout Europe).

Currently and for the past 7 years have been the Martial Arts Instructor/Kick-boxing Instructor for the El Paso Community College.

Church member of the Abundant Living Faith Center, El Paso, Texas.


Renshi Mohan

Tigerkan Academy of International Martial Arts

Pullentheri, Karakonam, Trivandrum, India

Tigerkan.com


Stanley Mason

7th Dan ... Kenpo

4th Dan ... American Tae Kwon Do

Instructor ... Lima Lama

Head Instructor - Warrior's Path Martial Arts

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Contact number: 918-346-0454

Website:www.warriorspathma.com

Small group and private lessons in Tae Kwon Do and Kenpo


Master Frank Barlow

6th Dan ... Shorin Jiu Te Do Karate

2nd Dan ... Kodokan Judo

Master Barlow holds Black Belts in other Martial Art disciplines ... Shotokan, Shito-ryu, Isshin-ryu Karate, Rendokan Jiu Jitsu, Kyokushinkai, Moo Duk Kwan, Bando, Kyudo (Zen Buddist Archery) and Aikido

Master Barlow was Co-founder of "Judo and Karate for Christ" with Sensei Mike Crain in 1967. He instructed in Raleigh, North Carolina for more than 20 years.

Master Barlow lives in Bentonville, Arkansas and maintains Gracepub --- Grace Publications web site


Master Jim Mahan

6th Degree Black Sash in Filipino Kali~Silat

Mataas Na Guro - Head of Family - Wagi system of Kali~Silat

Master Mahan has two clubs and is starting a third in Arkansas

Master Mahan lives in the Elizabeth/Radcliff/Ft. Knox area of Kentucky


Sifu Bill Wilson

Sijo ... Way of the Sphere

Inheritor ... Shen Wu Pai

6th Dan ... Shaolin-Do

5th Dan ... Shaolin Kenpo

2nd Dan ... Kachido Aikijitsu

1st Dan ... Kwang Sai Jook Lum

Certified in Balintawak, Modern Arnis and Kachido ground fighting

Sifu Wilson Lives in Florence, Kentucky and trains with Grand Master Kwang Sin, Soke Bill Durbin, Sifu Richard Mieir-King and Sifu Tim Wolfe

Sifu Wilson began his training in Kung Fu at the age of 6 in the art of Hun Kuen and Sil Lum. He has also studied Chito-Ryu, Kiyojute Ryu Kempo Bugei, Five Family and Five Animal Kung Fu.

Sifu Wilson is affilated with the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and has offered to assist Christian martial artists in applying for membership in the Hall of Fame


Sifu James Darden

6th Level Black Sash ... Chinese Kenpo / Gung-fu

6th Dan ... Kajukenpo Pai Lum

Founder of Gung Chuan-do Kung-Fu (Mind & Body Elevation)

World Kickboxing Champion, Weapons Champion, Law Enforcement Tactical Officer for the New Jersey House of Corrections

New Jersey Representative for the Internatoinal Tora-do ryu Karate Association and the BKKF Black Kempo Karate Federation

Trained with Grand Master Larry S.L. Martin for over 28 years. Also trained with the late Grand Master William R. Gregory.

Co-Founder of the International Tora-do ryu Karate Association.


Shihan Raheem Darden

Rokudan, 6th Dan ... Chinese Kenpo / Gung-Chuan do

State Representative in Delaware for the International Tora-do ryu Karate Association, the BKKF Black Kempo Karate Federation, ISA International Sungja-do Association, Kajukenpo Pai lum Federation.

Trained with Grand Master Larry S.L. Martin for over 26 years. Also trained with the late Grand Master William R.
Gregory.

Co-Founder of the International Tora-do ryu Karate Association


Rev. Philip Lewis

6th Dan ... Founder of Tora Karano Shinsei Kenpo/ Yeshua Kenpo - A Christian Martial Art style which blends Kenpo, Tang Soo Do, Arnis, Wing Chun & Ju Jitsu with symbolic Bible terminology and phrases for Self Defense and Kata. Creator of the Bible Kata, Book of Daniel Kata, Armor of God Kata, and
Shepherd's Kata.

Missionary to Brazil


David and Colin Hardman

6th Dan ... Soma Ryu Ju Jitsu, Kodai Ryu Ju Jitsu

5th Dan ... Kickboxing

Holder of Dan Grades in Karate , Kempo , Kobu Jutsu , Soma Ryu Kenjutsu

Co Founders of The United Kingdom Independent Martial Arts Alliance Society of Martial Arts ... North West Christian Fellowship Martial Arts Alliance.

Head Founders ( Soke ) Modern Jujitsu System and Soma Ryu Systems ...

Hardman Brothers Academy ... Various locations within the North West of England

Styles Taught: Ju Jitsu , Kempo Karate , KickBoxing , Kobu Jutsu , Ken Jutsu

Various Classes available daily in Schools , Sport Centres and Churches .


Sifu Guru Adam Spence

Head of Koinonia Martial Arts Center and Youth Outreach in Fair Oaks, California.


Mark McGee

Senior Instructor ... Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan Kung Fu

Senior Instructor (6th Dan) ... Yon Ch'uan Martial Arts

Instructor ... Okinawan Karate-Do, Korean Tang Soo Do/Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo Karate Jitsu

Leads a Grace Martial Arts / Karate For Christ / Confident Kid Martial Arts ministry for children, teens and adults in Tampa, Florida and teaches 3-Zone Defense© and Children Escaping Danger© seminars and clinics for churches, schools and community organizations (Director of Martial Arts Ministries for Mission Tampa)

Produces martial arts instructional videos for Grace Martial Arts, Inc.

Founder of GraceLife Ministries

Director of Grace Martial Arts and Grace Martial Arts Fellowship

Author of A History of Man's Quest for Immortality

Editor of The Chinese Five Word Song: Revealing Secrets of T'ai Chi Ch'uan


Master Maxwell Shane Oates

6th Dan ... Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-Do (I.T.U./I.S.A.)

IV Degree ... Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-Do (I.T.F.)

3rd Dan ... Kukki-Taekwondo (Kukkiwon)

3rd Dan ... Ch'ang Hon & Kukki Tae Kwon Do (C.W.I.T.)

Studied Kyokushin Karate-do at the Invisible Dragon Karate School in 1980. Enrolled, in 1981, at the Chung Won Institute of Tae Kwon Do under Master Chung, 5th Dan (now Grandmaster Won Kap Chung, 8th Dan). Studied the martial arts for 25 years, and continues to be a student directly under Grandmaster Chung, Won Kap, 8th Dan.

Referee (2nd Class), WTF Canada

International Instructor/Examiner, I.T.F.

Master Instructor, I.T.U./I.S.A.

Registered Dan Holder with the Chung Won Institute of Taekwondo (C.W.I.T.), the New Brunswick Taekwondo Association (Taekwondo NB), the WTF Taekwondo Association of Canada (WTF Canada), the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters, Seoul, South Korea), the World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F.), the International TaeKwonDo Union (I.T.U.), the International Taekwon-Do Federation (I.T.F.), and the International Sungja-Do Association (I.S.A.)

Tournament Highlights:

1982 - ITF 6th Annual North American Taekwon-Do Championship (Junior Black Belt Forms - 1st place)

1985 Canadian Masters Tae Kwon Do Championships (Black Belt Sparring - 1st place)

Four-time WTF NB Provincial Champion (Sparring & Poomsae)

1985 WTF Canadian National Gold Medallist (poomsae)

1989 WTF Canadian National Bronze Medallist (poomsae)

Mr. Oates was introduced to Jesus Christ by a member of the Navigators, and received Jesus as his Lord and Savior on November 25th, 1989. Mr. Oates has served as a team leader/preacher on evangelistic/church planting campaigns. Since 1995, he has served as a chaplain/preacher for several local chapels as an outreach ministry of his church. Mr. Oates is a construction superintendent with a residential/commercial design-build firm, and is a licenced minister of the Whitepine Baptist Church (Atlantic Baptist Convention.)


Shihan Chuck Zivkovic

6th Dan ... Shorin Ryu Karate

Training in Yang Taijiquan, Sun Lu Tang Xingyi, Arnis, Escrima, Kali, Muay Thai

Teaches in the NorthWest Ohio area

Lives in Port Clinton, Ohio and is married with four children and six grandchildren


Master Gary Elferis

Northern Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu - 14 years experience

Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido; - 27 years experience

Level 5 international referee

2-time Gold medalist in local and State competition

Ordained Pastor at Truth For Life Ministry in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York

Teaches a Christian-based martial arts program that is a ministry for children and adults, focusing on exercise for the body and the Word of God for the spirit.

 


Master Richard E. Gordon

5th Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

Owns and operates West Raleigh Tae Kwon Do Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina.


Sa Bom Nim Rosemary Isabella

5th Dan ... Tae Kwon Do - Ji Do Kwan

Practiced martial arts for 29 years

Teaches Christian Martial Arts with a non-profit organization called the Family Enrichment Center.


Sa Bom Nim Bob Chester

5th Dan ... Taekwon Do

Teaches Taekwon Do, Arnis, Hapkido and Ju-Jitsu fulltime with his wife in Groton, Connecticut

Members of a Messianic congregation


Master Peter Klipfel

Student of Seiwa Kai and affiliated to the JKF Gojukai

Chief Instructor for Western Cape

Lives in Cape Town, South Africa


Sifu Richard Mieir-King

Teaches Five Animal and Five Family Style Kung Fu, Yang Style T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Qi Gong in Lakewood, California

Member of Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Master Mieir is founder of the Universal Fighting Arts Federation


Sensei Tim Keckler

5th Dan ... Hykado (blend of traditional Shotokan Karate and Tomiki Aikido)

2nd Dan ... Tong Show Kung Fu

Tim has been a Christian most of his life. He began his martial arts training in 1970 while in the Marine Corp.

Tim is a long-time friend and training partner of GMAF co-founder Pastor Robert Xavier and is a residence instructor at Otis Ridge Martial Arts Camp each summer.

Lives in Bradenton, Florida


Sifu Brian T. Henderson

Teaches Kajukenbo and the Cabauatan System of Escrima

Chaplain/Head Instructor of Christian Martial Arts Ministry (http://www.cmaministry.com/) in Imperial Beach, California

Attends Saint James Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, in Imperial Beach


Sensei Kelly Keys

5th Dan .. Shuri and Tomari Te

Lives in Carroll, Ohio

Instructor with Ryu-Kyu Christian Karate-Do Federation

The Federation's motto is:

"As a student of Ryu-Kyu Karate, I will find my strength in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I will use my art for seeking peace and strength. The only way I'll use my art on another is in the need of self-preservation or the preservation of another being's life, I know that, "no matter how I excel in the Martial Arts or in my scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important than my behavior or humanity as observed in daily life. I will always purify my mind and always be mentally and physically sound. Truth, honesty, faith, love, humility, wisdom and courage are all virtues I will hold close within my heart. I can do all things through Christ who strenghthens me, for this is where Ryu-Kyu gets its spirit and strength."


Renchi Christopher J. Dacey

5th Dan ... Shojukempo and Shotokan Karate-do

Head Instructor of the R.I.Shotokan Karate Dojo in Cranston and St. Peter's Catholic School Shotokan Karate Club Warwick Rhode Island. Also teaches at Nathan Bishop Middle School Shotokan Karate Club, R.I.Shotokan Karate Hombu Dojo Hq. of Providence.

Trained with Shihan Larry S.L.Martin for over 16 years. His other instructors include Maestro Giuseppi Guaraldi of Bolonga, Italy JKA, Master Jody Gibson of the Kodokan Dojo Newport, Rhode Island and the late Grandmaster William R. Gregory, Founder / Director of the Kajukenpo Pai Lum Federation Family.


Shihan Jody Gibson

5th Dan ... Shotokan Karate-do

4th Dan ... Shojukempo

1st Dan ... Judo

More than 35 years of Martial Arts training in Shotokan Karate-do. His first Instructor was Master John Saviano of the Shotokan Dojo in Warren Rhode Island. His second Instructor was Sensei Walter Renshaw. His third Instructor was Maestro Giuseppi Guaraldi of the Kodokan Dojo in Newport, Rhode Island and the Kodokan Dojo in Bologna, Italy JKA. When the Maestro isn't teaching at the Newport Kodokan Dojo, Shihan Gibson trains at Sensei McDermott's Dojo, members of the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association. Shihan Gibson is the Technical Director for all 4 R.I.Shotokan Karate Dojo's, Providence Hombu Dojo HQ., Nathan Bishop Middle School Shotokan Karate Club Providence, R.I.Shotokan Karate Dojo Cranston St. Peter's Catholic School Shotokan Karate Club Warwick. Shihan Gibson is Shihan Larry S.L.Martin's Mentor. Shihan Martin and Shihan Dacey are students of Maestro Giuseppi Guaraldi of the JKA. All 4 Dojo's are members of the American JKA Karate Association and the JKA, Japan Karate Association. Shihan Gibson has been a great help to all who have sought his Knowledge & help.


Renshi Jason Kilgore

5th Dan ... Okinawa Shorin ryu Karate, Kobudo, Nippon Ketsugo ryu Jujitsu, Takeshin Sogo ryu Jujutsu

Head Senior Instructor/Head of Family, Bujinkan Koryu Aikidojo/Sierra Foothills Karate Jujitsu Dojo,12140 Shale Ridge Road # 2 , Auburn, Ca 95602-8880

(3 locations - Auburn, Rocklin, Folsom) with the expansion of a fourth in Sept 2004


Sensei Logan Lee

5th Dan ... American Free-Style Kenpo, Shotokan Karate

Head Instructor of Lee's Kenpo Karate Academy

Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas

www.leeskarate.com

leeskarate@hotmail.com

870-761-0861

Teaches American Free-style Kenpo, Tai Chi, and Kickboxing


Sifu Kimbal Lane Cox

Black Sash ... Jitsuyokai Kempo (Luo Shi Quan Fa)

2nd Dan ... Isshinryu Karate

Lexington, North Carolina

Hand of Grace Christian Karate Ministries located at Grace Alliance Church, 457 Burkhart Rd. Lexington, NC

Certified Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer

20 years of varied martial arts & fitness experience


Bob Chester

5th Dan ... Taekwon do

Also teaches Arnis, Hapkido and Ju-Jitsu

Operates martial arts school fulltime in Groton, Connecticut

"Teaching to glorify GOD is the main reason I run the business. GOD has truly blessed us."


WakaShihan Jeramy E. Devlin Martin

5th Dan ... Shojukempo Ryuyu

4th Dan ... Shotokan Karate

Lives in Rhode Island


Sifu Joseph Peel

Master Instructor/Founder FSDA (Free Style Defensive Arts)

2nd Level Black Belt ... Judo

1st Level Black Belt ... Tae Kwon Do

Certified Wing Chun Kung Fu Instructor

Certified Wrestling Instructor

Teaches Christian Martial Arts classes in Boise, Idaho


Master Audry Wallace

Kuro Bushi Karate-Do Kempo

Trained by the late Grand Master Ferdinand T. Bigard Jr.

Owner of DELTA FORCE KARATE ACADEMY, New Orleans, LA

Winner 1977 Long Beach International Traditional Women Hard Style Kata and the Mardi Gras National Karate Tournament

Currently training with Grand Master David "Crowd-Pleaser" Blunt in the Art of Ju Bushi Do.

Member Kuro Bushi Kai Karate Do Kempo International and The All American Martial Arts Brotherhood


Pablo E. De Leon

5th Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

1st Dan ... Tang Soo Do

Founder and Chief Instructor of Keihatsu-Ryu Karate

Involved in the martial arts since 1973

Received Christ as My Lord and Saviour

Club located in Sanford, Florida


Steven Pinder

5th Dan ... Him-Ki Martial Arts

1st Dan ... Matsumura Seito Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do

Operates House of David Karate at Shady Grove Church in Grand Prairie, Texas as an outreach and mission


Sensei John Terry

River Valley Martial Arts Russellville, Arkansas

Chaplain, Martial Arts Chaplain Association (CBBA)

Consultant, National Security Alliance Women-Safe Network / Kid-Safe Network (Field Agent #1516)

Member: Christian Black Belt Association, Karate for Christ Int'l, International Martial Arts Council, SKKA Academy of the Martial Arts, Valadez Kenpo Association
 
Also owns and operates Karate Websites.net, a web hosting and design service for martial arts schools. Proceeds from this go to help fund our children's programs and our "Kid-Safe" community outreach ministry.

My RVMA partner (co-owner) is Kyle Bennett

Member: Christian Black Belt Association, SKKA Academy of the Martial Arts, Valadez Kenpo Association


Pastor Bryan Austin

Sifu ... Shern Sho

Black Belt ... Yu Sul Kwan

Has 17 years martial arts experience in various styles

Lives in Seneca, South Carolina

Minister of Students, Ebenezer Baptist Church

Teaches as a ministry of Ebenezer Baptist Church

http://www.ebcwestunion.org


Sifu Josue' (Josh) A. Velasquez

Taam Lo Weng San Kung Fu

Centerville Christian Fellowship, 1208 N. Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake, Virginia


John Kovacs M.A. Shihan

Instructor ... T'ai Chi Ch'uan

Instructor ... Yishendo Kenpo Eskrima Jiu-Jitsu

Born and raised in the New York City Tri-State region. Kovacs Sifu first came into contact with the martial-arts through his father who taught him fundamental Karate and self-defense skills at the age of five. Kovacs Sifu has since trained in a myriad of martial art systems and has attained black belt status in several of them. Kovacs Sifu is a certified T'ai Chi Ch'uan instructor and Yoga teacher, as well as a trained Gestalt Psychotherapist. He has a A.A.S. in science, and a B.A./M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. Mr. Kovacs has taught seminars and workshops globally and is a published author and has appeared in several martial art videos. He continues to train in various martial and spiritual traditions. He is the founder and chief instructor of the CFMAA, and currently teaches T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Yishendo Kenpo Eskrima Jiu-Jitsu in Gainesville Florida, where he resides with his wife and infant son.


Kyoshi Peter McInnes

San Chi Kai (freestyle martial arts)

Inductee 2006, Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame & World Karate Union (AMAHOF & WKU)

Scout Hall, Mary Street, Birkdale Queensland 4159, 0419 716 296

http://aicaustralia.com/index.php?page=self-defence

Freestyle karate & kung fu & traditional self-defence weapons, Thursday evening 6:30-8pm

Grandmaster Mal Lomax (Kaicho) has studied many different systems,combining them into a unique system. It is designed to meet the self-defense needs of all todays' modern society, with emphasis on real life/street use. It is a freestyle, which allows the each student to adapt to whatever method best suits them. San Chi Kai is suitable for all ages, genders & fitness levels. This allows each student to learn/exercise at their own pace.


Carl Scroggs

5th Dan... Isshogai Ryu Karate-Do

3rd Dan... Isshogai Ryu Kobudo

Recreation Director, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary


Master Terry Parkman

Jujiden Martial Arts

Sanctioned under the World Organizers of Martial Arts

"I use mixed-martial arts as an outreach in my church and also teach regular classes. More information about us is online at www.myspace.com/jujiden. "


George and Beverly Sumter

George

5th Dan ... Shinsei Hapkido

5th Dan ... MYB Karate

5th Dan ... MYB Jujitsu

Beverly

5th Dan ... MYB Karate

5th Dan... MYB Jujitsu

3rd Dan ... Shinsei Hapkido

Head Instructors at Eagle's Wings Martial Arts, a Christ-centered program in Warrensburg, Missouri.

http://www.eagleswingsmartialarts.com>

 


David Havard

4th Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

Mr. Havard started Taekwondo with the American Taekwondo Association in August, 1983, while a student at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and trained under Master Tony Isaacs. Mr. Havard opened and ran the Friendship Taekwondo Club in Wisconsin from 1989 - 1995.

From 1995 to 1997 Mr. Havard worked directly under Ninth Degree Black Belt Grand Master Haeng Ung Lee at the International Headquarters of the American Taekwondo Association. In this position Mr. Havard was the National Chairman of Publications. He wrote for, edited, and managed their quarterly magazine "The Way of Traditional Taekwondo", helped write and edit their encyclopedias for colored belt ranks (purple, blue, and brown belt volumes) and helped write in-house manuals for instructor training and certification, Protech weapons instruction, and other promotional materials.

While at ATA headquarters Mr. Havard trained under 6th degree Master Jay Kohl and 5th degree Rick Abair. He also had occasional training under 9th degree Grand Master H.U. Lee, 6th degree Master M.K. Lee, and 4th degree Bill Hartwick. Mr. Havard currently trains under 5th Dan Eddie Murphy.

Mr. Havard is certified in SHARP - Sexual Harassment Assault Rape Prevention, a certified instructor in Bahng Mahng Ee (short stick), with post certification in Joint Manipulation. Mr. Havard attended the first Protech Instructor Weapons Camp and received Outstanding National Chairman award in 1997.

Mr. Havard is a Co-founder and Special Consultant to Grace Martial Arts Fellowship

Ordained Grace Pastor


Richard Mack

4th Dan ... Isshin-ryu Karate

Mr. Mack has trained in martial arts for 22 years

Environmental Health and Safety Manager


Connie Gulick

4th Dan ... Taekwondo

Student at Life Dance Kajukenbo in Albuquerque, New Mexico


Tony Yates

4th Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

Chief Instructor with Christ-Centered Tae Kwon Do in Palmetto, Florida

Student of Grand Master Sung Hwan Cho

Attends First Baptist Church of Palmetto

Received Christ as Savior in July, 1999

Works as a Pressman Supervisor


Pastor Herb Haywood

4th Dan ... Kuro-Bushi-Kai Karate-Do-Kempo

Pastor of Bread Of Life Family Worship Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Director of "Kingdom Warriors" Martial Arts School


Mario A. Lorenzana

4th Dan ... American Kenpo Karate

Teaches American Kenpo in Guatemala, Central America: Lorenzana's Kenpo Karate www.wtkenpo.cjb.net

Representative for World Kenpo Federation in Guatemala

Deacon at "Ministerios Ebenezer"


Renchi Jeramy Eric Devlin Martin

4th Dan ... Shojukempo
1st Dan ... Ju-jitsu, Kobudo ryu

Began his Martial Arts training at the young age of 2 years old under his father / Instructor Grandmaster Larry S.L. Martin, Master Fernando Restrepo, Master Jody Gibson, Master Christopher J. Dacey and the late Grandmaster William R. Gregory in the Arts of Kenpo, Kempo, Pai lum Kung-fu, Aikido, Ju-jitsu, Shotokan Karate-do, and Okinawan Kobudo ryu.

Asst. Instructor at the Nathan Bishop Middle School Shotokan Karate Club, R.I.Shotokan Providence Hombu Dojo Hq., R.I.Shotokan Dojo Cranston, St. Peter's Catholic School Shotokan Karate Club, co. founder of the Interscholastic Shotokan Karate-do Association of Rhode Island, founder of theWorld Youth Martial Arts Federation


Kenneth Hendrix

Chief Instructor ... 5 Ancestors Fist WuZuQuan Wu Chu Chuan

Studied with Grand Master Chee Kim Thong in Malaysia

Uses martial arts to reach children for Christ


Allen and Karen Sapp

Involved in Judo for 40 years


Sean Willis

4th Dan ... Hap Ki Do

3rd Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

Apprentice Instructer ... Jeet Kune Do

Lives and teaches in Burlington, North Carolina

tkdconcepts.tripod.com


Sensei Jay Overley

Instructor Shorin Ryu Kobudo & Matayoshi Kobudo

Traditional Okinawan Karate since 1971

Acclaim Protective Arts, 1017 Northwest Gordon, Topeka, Kansas, 66608

Founder of TCR system

IOKA affilliation

Youth & Adults

Call 785-232-0977 or email apasempai@cox.net

"We're kickin it for CHRIST"


Eric Lewis

Instructor ... Kung Fu

25 years experience in Kung Fu

Trained in Tae Kwon Do and Shotokan Karate

Lives in Sacramento, California

Enjoys fellowshipping with other believers


Paul Lepkowski

4th Dan ... Jujitsu

4th Dan ... Karate

Certified Senior Instructor in Karate and Jujitsu

14 years of martial arts training

Lives in Avon, New York

Interests include children's Christian martial arts ministry.


Donald and Charlaine Engelhardt

3rd Dan ... American Stratiotia Christou Martial Arts

Don is Pastor of Richville 1st Church of God in Canton, Ohio. Secular employment at Owens Corning Cultured Stone in production and quality control.

Charlaine is employed at YMCA of Western Stark County: lifeguard, water fitness & swim instructor, personal trainer, martial arts instructor. She supports Don's ministry in the church as a volunteer Christian Education Director.

Don and Charlaine lead Faith Fighters for Christ martial arts ministry. FFC holds family martial arts classes, teaches personal protection seminars, and has a website ministry.

Faith Fighters for Christ


Eric Layton

3rd Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

Fourth Level Instructor ... Long Fist Kung Fu

Computer Technical Support ... Tampa, Florida


Vasile Filat

3rd Dan ... Taekwondo

Mr. Filat is a pastor who lives in Moldova, a small country between the Ukraine and Romania. He started a Christian Taekwon-Do Club a few years ago called Stolas Leukas. Mr. Filat has a vision to train missionaries and plant new churches through Taekwondo groups in all the villages of his country where there is no evangelical church. Mr. Filat has 180 people trained in seven different villages and Kishinev, Moldova's capitol city. He has eight instructors working with him.

Mr. Filat is married and has three children


Erik Akutagawa

3rd Dan ... American Kenpo Karate

Akutagawa Victory Kenpo Karate

2 Black Belt world titles at the International Karate Championships

Martial arts ministry in the Los Angeles/Culver City area that teaches physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual applications. Offers personal coaching to Christian martial artists who are struggling spiritually
with their training. Currently seeking Christians in the Los Angeles area who have the calling to train to become teachers to future martial artists.

(310)448-7542


Stephen Lawwell

3rd Dan ... Chief Instructor, Kicks For Christ School of Martial Arts, Shelbyville, Tennessee


Kevin Schaller

3rd Dan ... Kenpo Karate

Training in Muay Thai, Danzan Ryu JuJitsu, and boxing

Kevin has a martial arts outreach at the Carson Valley Christian Center in Minden, Nevada


Laldinliana

3rd Dan ... WKA Karate

2nd Dan ... Kidokyo Jungmukwan Taekwondo

Member of the Presbyterian Church of Mizoram, India and Outreach Coordinator for the Music For Christ Ministry


Darrin Coe

3rd Dan Instructor ... Hao Chuan

1st Dan Instructor ... Quan Li K'an

Trained in Arnis de Mano Baston Batongas

Founder and Director of the Martial Arts Research Fellowship

Chief Instructor of the Mountain View Martial Arts Academy operated by Mountain View Community Church in Canon City, Colorado


J. Parke and Ann Allen

3rd Dan ... Unified TaeKwon-Do International

Operate a small TaeKwon-Do school in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

They have known Christ since their childhood and have studied TaeKwon-Do since the early 80's


Sensei Mildred Auty

3rd Dan ... Shotokan/Kempo

Founder/Director of the Martial Arts Women Against Domestic Violence of Rhode Island

Girls Assistant Instructor for Nathan Bishop Middle School Shotokan Kempo Karate Club, R.I.Shotokan Karate Hombu Dojo, and Public Relations Director for the World Tora-do Ryu Karate Association


Mike Lee

3rd Dan ... Taekwondo

2nd Dan ... Shinsei Jujitsu

Lives in Leesburg, Georgia


Ron Brookshire, Jr.

3rd Dan ... Kodokan Goju Ryu

Training in Ten Shin Ichi Ryu

Part of a private Internet research group made up of authors, translators and high level practioners from Okinawa, Japan, Brazil and the United States.


Edson Jose de Souza

3rd Dan ... Taekwondo

2nd Dan ... Kyokushin Karate & Makeuti Jiu Jitsu

Coach and Technical Director to CBMT Muay Thai in Brazil

Leader in Igreja Presbiteriana do Morumbi


Sensei Kelly P. Casey

Ms. Casey started training with Master Larry S.L.Martin in the fall of 1993 in the Art of Kempojitsu.

Sensei Casey lives in North Carolina where she is the State Rep. for the Martial Art Women Against Domestic Violence. Their HQ. is in Providence, Rhode Island, headed by Sensei Mildred I. Auty ( sandan ) 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shojukempo.

Sensei Casey is a member of the ISA International Sungja-do Association, International Tora-do Ryu Karate Association, and the International Ryukyukai Karate Association.


Steven C. Riggs

3rd Dan ... Wado-ryu and Chinese Kenpo

2nd Dan ... Tang Soo Do and Ching Sai Do

1st Dan ... Sho Muk Do

Senior instructor for the American Defensive Arts Alliance in Hickory, NC. Two schools in effect now, the first being private instruction for home schooling families in the Hickory area. Secondly, teaching a martial arts ministry thru Hickory Community Chapel, a non-denominational evangelical body of believers. Children ages 6-11 meet on Tue evening at the church between 6:00 pm & 7:00pm with 12-99 meeting from 7:00 till 8:30. All ages meet from 10:00 until 11:30 on Sat. morning next to the church at the Neil Clark recreation center. Prayer and devotions from the Bible are an integral part of all classes. Contact Steven Riggs anytime at 828-322-6904 or e-mail at stevencriggs@yahoo.com


René Brehmer

3rd Dan ... Kickboxing and Defence-Fight

10th Khan ... Muaythai

Representative for the W.D.F.A. germany

Leader of Thaidokan Fighting Team in Hamburg. We train Thaiboxing, Kickboxing, Defence-Fight, Freefight-Vale Tudo and Stickfight.

Manages amateur and professional fighters


Charles Terry

Head instructor at the Shinobu Konooburu Shibu (Tiger's Den) Martial Arts Dojocho

Certified to teach Shinobu Bujinkan Ninjutsu and Aikido/Ju-Jutsu

Trained in Tae-Kwon-Do and Brazilian Jui-Jutsu, and Taike-Do

Has been in martial arts for 18 years ... more than10 years teaching experience

Saved for 27 years

Actively involved with youth ministries

Dojo has a christian martial arts demo team. "We perform at churches, schools, and festivals among other events. Our dojo and demo team are ministries. We try to reach as many lost as we can with it."

Located in Barbourville, Kentucky.

Website is http://www.konooburudojo.com/

Psalms 1:2 "But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night."


Andrew T. Kodger

President and Chief Instructor: Individual Fighting Systems ... A school representative of Progressive Fighting Systems, Inc.

Certified instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems in Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Brazialian Jiu Jitsu and Filipino Martial Arts.

Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi


Jason Roche

3rd Dan ... Beikokujin Soo Do

Syracuse, NY


Derian V. Winder

3rd Dan - Shorin-ryu Karate

27 years experience in martial arts

Head instructor of Good Champs Karate Academies( 2 locations in Chicago)

Promoter of the " DAY OF CHAMPIONS" Regional Multi- Martial Arts Classic

website: www.dayofchampionsmartialartsclassic.com


Jeffrey D. Hill

3rd Dan ... Shotokan Karate

2nd Dan ... KoJaSho Karate, Hakko Ryu Jyu-Jitsu

37 years experience in martial arts

Teaches at Immanuel Lutheran Church/Immanuel Christian Academy in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Attends Destiny Church in Broken Arrow, OK


Steven M. Jackson

3rd Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

3rd Dan ... Shorin ryu-shorin gi ryu kempo

Began study of martial arts in Taipei, Taiwan in 1970 in Kung Fu

Studied Karate in Oakland, California and Annapolis, Maryland.

Earned 3rd Dan in Tae Kwon Do in Osan, Korea in 1980.

Earned 3rd Dan in Shorin ryu-shorin gi ryu kempo in Newport News, Virginia

Instructor for "Kicking for Christ" Karate Do at Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, New Jersey


Tim Koscheski

3rd Dan ... American Freestyle Karate

3rd Dan ... American Kenpo

2nd Dan ... Taekenjitsu

Head Instructor - Kokage Dojo, Dallas, Texas

The Kokage Dojo meets at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, Texas for ages 15 and older. The dojo has sponsored seminars for Women's Self-Defense and for civic organizations, including the 4-H Club and Cub Scouts.


James Pierce

3rd Dan ... Isshogai Ryu Karate Do (taught by Shihon Carl Scroggs)

"My sister and I had 5 locations we were teaching from in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina. We have relocated to Texas and have opened a commercial school. Peace Keeper Karate is located at 8747 Grissom Rd. San Antonio TX. 78251.

I am a Christian, and my style and school are infused with the teachings of Christ. There are scripture memory verses from the old and new testement of the Holy Bible at each belt level, we pray before each Class and we read from Bible stories to illustrate points. I have accepted Jesus Christ as the Son of the only Living God and that Jesus is my personal Savior, my Redeemer, and that the only way I can see the Kingdom of Heaven is through Faith in my Savior. "


Steven M. Jackson

3rd Dan ... Tae Kwon Do

3rd Dan ... Shorin ryu-shorin gi ryu kempo

Began study of martial arts in Taipei, Taiwan in 1970 in Kung Fu

Studied Karate in Oakland, California and Annapolis, Maryland.

Earned 3rd Dan in Tae Kwon Do in Osan, Korea in 1980.

Earned 3rd Dan in Shorin ryu-shorin gi ryu kempo in Newport News, Virginia

Instructor for "Kicking for Christ" Karate Do at Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, New Jersey


Terrence Brown

3rd Dan ... Tang Soo Do

Student of Master Jerry L. Wiles

Member of "The Champions for Christ" Karate National Demo Team

14+ year member of the ICMAA (International Christian Martial Arts Association)

Student of Master Jerry Wiles


Eric East

3rd Dan ... Isshin-Ryu Karate-do

Trains under Sensei Gary Baucom (5th Dan) at Quincy Karate Club, Quincy, Illinois

Teaches faith-based Karate classes to youth and adults in his church, The Crossing

Married to wife Dayna since 1991 and has twin sons born in 1999

Learn more about Eric at http://myspace.com/believer1229


James Tenney

Instructor ... Shield of St. Micheal (derived from Tai-Yang Lung Toa)

The Way of the Warrior Servant Ministry


Sven Wangemann

Instructor ... Tendo-ryu and Iwama-ryu Aikido

Also studies Jiujitsu and Kenjutsu

Teaches martial arts in Friesenheim, Germany

Christian for 25 years

Teaches at a Christian school in Lahr, Southern Germany


Terry Vaught

2nd Dan ... American Taekwando Association

Pastor of Mansfield 1st Church of the Brethren in Mansfield, Ohio


Andrew Peterson

2nd Dan ... Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do

Christian since 1980.

Andrew started in the Martial Arts while in High School in the early 70's. He took a break for about 15 years to get married and start a family and go to grad school. He started working out again so he could teach his son.


Pastor Michael Jurna

2nd Dan ... American Kenpo Karate and Okinawan Seidokan Karate Kobudo and Toide

1st Dan ... Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do and Aikijujitsu

Kyu or Gup Ranks ... Shito Ryu, Shudo Kan, Hapkido, Chinese Boxing - Shaolin Animal System

Training in T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Yang Style), Parker Kenpo, Chinese Kempo, Matayoshi Kobudo, Iai and Aikido


Steve Prince

2nd Dan ... Seito Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate

Trained with Masters Ted Lange, Norm Small and Seijun Kina

Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Emu Plains, Australia


Pat Goltz

2nd Dan ... Taekwondo

Purple belt ... KemScrima Doh

Pat has an excellent web site. You will enjoy two creative hyungs she designed that have spiritual significance and her thoughts on selecting a martial arts school.


Pastor Alan Ambrose

2nd Dan ... Taekwondo

Lives in Bear, Delaware

Teaches a club of more than 30 students


John McDermott

2nd Dan ... Shotokan Karate

1st Dan ... Tokukai Karate.

John's daughter Kelsy has a Blue Belt in Shotokan Karate

Recently opened a Christian martial arts school in Montreal, Canada


Wendy Williamson

2nd Dan ... Shudo Kan Karate

Kalamazoo, MI ... www.agapy.com

Independent Martial Arts Instructor, Author, Publisher, International Educator

Church: Calvary Bible Church

Personal testimony available on web page in the section "About the Author"


Wayne Chandler

What I teach is called Tiger System martial arts. It incorporates arnis/tae kwon do and kickboxing. I am 28 years of age and have been training in martial arts for the past 14 years. I've also been working in the security industry for the past 9 years.

I just started a Christian martial arts talk group at Yahoo Australia. It's with faith we walk Christians in martial arts. It's where we post Q's and see what people's opinions are. I go to a Baptist church.


Sensei James Holroyd

2nd Dan ... American Kenpo, Okinawan Kempo, Jujitsu

Member of the ISA International Sungja-do Assocation, International Tora-do Ryu Karate Association and the International Ryukyukai Karate Association

Started training with Master Larry S.L.Martin in 1993


Sempai James W. Holroyd

2nd Dan ... Okinawan Kempo, Shojukempo

1st Dan ... American Kenpo, Goshin Ryu Ju-jitsu

Started training at the age of 17 years old under Sensei Larry S.L. Martin in the Art of Shojukempo American Kenpo, Okinawan Kempo Karate-do, at the age of 21 years old. I received my Shodan Black Belt in American Kenpo, Goshin Ryu Ju-jitsu under my Uncle Shihan Micheal Trott & Master Larry S.L. Martin. Shihan Trott is a Student of Master Martin. On Nov. 30th I received my Nidan Black Belt in Okinawan Kempo, Shojukempo under Hanshi Larry S.L. Martin.


Fr. Paul Gelvin

2nd Dan ... Chinese Kenpo

Student of Arizona Wing Chun Association

President of ICMAA ... The International Christian Martial Arts Association (ICMAA) is a new but quickly growing association of Christians from many styles and denominations working together as one body in Christ around the globe.

US Director of the Valadez Kenpo Association

Ordained Contemporary Catholic minister


Larry and Cheryl Mason

Instructors ... Shorin Ryu Matsumura Karate, Shorinji Budo Ken Jujutsu, and Okinawan Kobudo

Currently teach a free Karate ministry at Life Church in East El Paso Texas as well as pay classes in Fabens, Texas

Founders of Budo Ken Christian Martial Arts Association


Lee Lambert

2nd Dan ... HapKiDo

Black belts in Small Circle Jujitsu and Taekwondo

Member of Karate for Christ

Behavior management and use of force instructor for the Ct. Dept of correction (9 yrs as instructor)

Served as a member of Correctional emergency response team and special operations group as member and instructor.

Retired from U.S. Navy

Plans to start a Christian Martial Arts program for inner city kids at a church


Leslie Sowl

2nd Dan ... Shinsei Hapkido

Teaches at High Reaches Karate in Ashland, Ohio


Syed Mahmood Mohiuddin

2nd Dan ... Goju-Ryu Karate-do

Chief Instructor of Yamaguchi Karate International in Andhra Pradesh, India

http://www.worldblackbelt.com/member_pages/syedmahmood/


Dr. Raymond Pulman

2nd Dan BZJFA

1st Dan BJA

Pastor in Belfast Northern Ireland

Teaches a traditional style of Judo

Also teaches a style of self defense (Goshin Jutsu) and is a practitoner of Iaido.

http://www.judo-ni.co.uk/


James Brown

2nd Dan ... Hapkido

Studying Kajukenbo

Lives in Millington, Illinois


Jonna Kay Beck

2nd Dan ... Taekwondo

American Taekwondo Association

Certified Trainer under Mr. Scott Larsen and Master Michael Niblock

Involved in martial arts for 18 years

Studied Thai kick boxing, Kenpo Karate, Tai Chi, Cha Yon Ryu Karate, Philipino Stick Fighting, and
Taekwondo

"I enjoy the American Taekwondo Association because of the opportunities to share my Christian faith while
teaching martial arts. Our organization teaches life skills curriculum along with martial arts, and the
lessons of the life skills coordinate well with my faith.

Currently ranked for World Top Ten in her competition division in ATA


Malyssa and Alan Brannon

2nd Dan ... Chinese Kempo

The Brannon's son Chris is at his high purple rank in the adult class and is also a member

Live in Olathe, Kansas



Alan Lay

2nd Dan ... Shotokan Karate

1st Dan ... Okinawan Kobudo

Instructor for five years

Coached and trained many state, national and international champions

State and international champion and have competed since 1982

Certified Personal Trainer

Speak sto youth in churches as well as motivationally in schools and other programs

Lives in Independence, Kentucky


Patrik Olterman

Principale ... Kyou Do Kan

Scolaro Minore ... Schola Saint George

Cadet in training with Swedish Salvation Army


Frederick Bell

2nd Dan ... Kenpo Karate (Ed Parker System)

44 years old and resident of Fresno, California

I first received my Black Belt in 1982 , took several years off , but am back in studies for the past three years.

I train under Graham Lellott in Fresno where I also assist him in teaching.

I will soon be teaching an outreach class at my church in Fresno. I am a member of Central Community Church.


Jon Llewellyn

2nd Dan ... Taekwon-Do

Instructor at Tempest Taekwon-Do and Self-Defense in Calgary, Alberta, Canada


Sensei Joe Morejon

2nd Dan ... TorukuKai AikiJitsu

Orlando area teaching the Samurai system of TorukuKai AikiJitsu. The system is a Christian martial art that combines Aikido, Jiujitsu, Judo and Karate into one effective self-defense system.

Our websites is www.aikijitsu.com

Phone 407-454-6971 or email us info@aikijitsu.com.



Sensei John Dodson

2nd Dan ... Keichu-Do

2nd Dan ... Karate

2nd Dan ... Jujitsu

Trainer and Agent to MMA Fighters

Life time member of Keichu-Do under Soke Marx

Life time member of the World Black Belt Bureau


Rev. Curtis Bradley

2nd Dan ... Tracy's Kenpo Karate

Studied Aikido under Sensei Bob Tann

Studied Ki Aikido under Koichi Kashiwaya Sensei

Studied Hakkoryu Jujutsu under Dennis G. Palumbo Kaiden Shihan Dai Kichi