Professor Swan, me, Kudan Steven LaBounty
Mr. Michael Abedin and Mr. Brian Duffy
Mr. James Smith
My Kenpo Karate lineage is as follows:
1986 - 1993

Reverend James Mitose -->Professor William Chow--> Senior Grand Master Ed Parker --> Sigung Steven LaBounty (9th Dan) --> Sibok Tom Kelly (9th Dan) --> Professor Gary Swan (7th Dan) was Mr. Duffy's instructor to 4th Dan (Mr. Duffy became a direct student under SGM Parker prior to receiving his 5th Dan) --> (Mr. Brian Duffy (7th Dan) was Mr. Abedin's instructor through 2nd Dan) -->Sifu Michael Abedin (5th Dan) --> (Green Belt)

1994-1996 - relocated / self study while looking for a Kenpo instructor

1997 - 2002

Senior Grand Master Ed Parker --> Dr. John M. La Tourrette (10th Dan) --> Mr. James Smith (6th Dan) --> (2nd Kyu Brown)

2002 - present

Senior Grand Master Ed Parker -->Mr. Brian Duffy (7th Dan)- AKF Kenpo (Austin, Tx) -->(1st Degree Black)

SGM Ed Parker--> Mr. Dave Hebler (10th Dan)--> Mr. Ron Braughton (8th Dan) (Spring, Tx)--> (1st Black, IMUA Kenpo)

Pekiti Tirsia - Tuhon Bill McGrath --> Zach Whitson --> Student of the Arts (Certified Trainer, Basic Empty Hand vs Knife)

Buti Nigara Pencak Silat - Pak Paul DeThouars -->Guru Cliff Stewart-->Guru Thomas Lomax--> me



Private session classes breakdown into Kenpo basics, Kenpo concepts & theory and application (techniques).

 

Call for info on private class rates that work around your schedule.

 

Teaching in Houston since 1998, there is an emphasis on understanding the concepts and principles behind the system, all forms & sets are taught, freestyle (sparring & sparring theory) is also taught.

 

The training curriculum follows the AKF standards and allows students to receive lineage and rank certificates from both the Platform and Mr. Brian Duffy (7th Dan). In addition to the standard curriculum various aspects of combat and development of warrior skills are explored. This includes focus mitt training, muay thai pad training, Kenpo Counter point drills, various escrima/ arnis stick (single/double baston) & knife drills (both Pekiti Tirsia & Martial Blade Concepts ) and Kuntao/Silat principles as prescribed by IMUA Kenpo and Guru Thomas Lomax.

 

I encourage martial science exploration of my students and all egos are checked at the door, including mine. If you are looking for a training family contact us....

Iron Workers Martial Arts

AKF Kenpo Club Affilation and Curriculum
& IMUA Kenpo Family Member

Pekiti Tirsia International Member

 
Me & jb with Mr. & Mrs. Braughton at the Astros game