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Mr. Ken Kellog has been in Kenpo sine 1979, he has been teaching since 1984, Mr. Kellog has spent the last 12 years teaching at Calvary Chapel, where he presently has about 150 students. He is a board member of Martial Artists for Christ. Over the years he has had many champions. Mr. Kellog is a fifth degree black belt and being a Christian he believes karate is his ministry,
Berj Parseghian- Currently holds the rank of a 3 rd degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate, which he began training in 1994. From the very beginning Berj assisted his older brother in running their school, being by his side to endure any obstacles. Berj Parseghian graduated Valedictorian of Pasadena High School in 2004 and is currently attending UC Santa Barbara.
  
Mr. Berg Parseghian
Antranig (Anto) Parseghian- Began training in American Kenpo Karate under Mr. Jeff Speakman in 1994 and currently holds a 4th degree black belt. Upon receiving his black belt in May 1997, Anto opened his school at age 18. Anto also graduated from Cal Poly Pomona receiving his bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Anto is currently running the school with the help of his younger brother Berj Parseghian and their highest ranking students.
 Andrea Pfefer has been studying American Kenpo Karate for over twenty years and is currently a 4th Degree Black Belt. She has been the International Karate Champion six times and has won over 100 first place trophies in her tournament career. Today she has about 80 students taking karate lessons at her studio in Telluride, Colorado. Her main focus as an instructor is to instill in her students her knowledge and love of Kenpo Karate.   Chief Senior Instructor and founder of Proper Stance Kenpo Karate Studio
Mr. Ron Sanchez is a retired LAPD captain with nearly thirty years of experience that includes assignments in a myriad of positions including undercover, patrol, foot-beats, surveillance, detectives, gangs, homicide, Internal Affairs, stakeouts, and multiple presidential and other VIP protection details. In his capacity as a police officer he promoted through the ranks of police officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain.
Mr. Sanchez has been an active martial arts student since 1971, and has studied several martial arts. Ron has earned a Fifth Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate under Mr. Bob White, and a Second Degree Black Belt in TAI Karate under Mr. James Eliason, and he also studied Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for several years with Mr. Jon-Jeaque Machado.  Bobby and Charlene Lawrence have been teaching karate since 1977. Their philosophy of martial arts is simple: karate is a vehicle for learning how to live a more successful, meaningful life. They like to work hard, sweat lots, and have fun. They also believe that martial arts training should be practical, hence their devotion to Kwon Shu Karate, a progressive system of martial arts steeped in steeped in traditional values such as honor, integrity, and respect. Bobby Lawrence Karate, sometimes referred to as Kwon Shu Karate, is an eclectic system of martial arts. Bobby Lawrence began his karate training in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1970 while he was still in high school. His formal and more serious karate training actually began in 1972 when Bobby entered college in San Bernardino, California under a strict system of martial arts taught by Master Richard Callahan. In 1977 Bobby moved his small family, consisting of himself, his wife Charlene, and their infant son, Justus, to Provo, Utah so Bobby could pursue a post graduate degree. While in Provo Bobby began studying Tei Fu Chen Kung Fu. In 1982, Bobby met Ed Parker, joined Mr. Parker's International Kenpo Karate Association and became one of Mr. Parker's direct students. In 1990, Mr. Parker passed away. Shortly thereafter most of Mr. Parker's organization disintegrated. And at the request of Bobby's students he continued teaching and as a result Bobby Lawrence Karate was eventually developed. Master Callahan's martial arts heritage traces back through several sources, including Oshima's Shotokan, Tak Kubota, and Al and Malia Decascos and Ed Parker. In 1969, in a gathering of martial arts masters Master Callahan was given an opportunity to present his own system which he called Hung Li Gung Fu. The masters approved of his system and recognized Master Callahan as a master. Fu Chen's martial arts history has been traced back to his sickly childhood and resulting introduction to martial arts in Taiwan. Chen advanced in various martial arts in the Orient and eventually moved to Utah to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry. Chen had also studied Chinese medicine, allegedly from long lost Shaolin Temple scrolls detailing esoteric formulas for healthful herbs and kung fu longevity exercises. While at BYU Chen also competed in regional Judo tournaments. Chen was well known for his Katate juji jime choking techniques. Ed Parker is known as the Father of American Karate and the Grandmaster of American Kenpo Karate. His martial arts heritage traces back to the famous William Kwai Sun Chow who had studied his families' kung fu system and James Mitose's Japanese Kempojujitsu system. Ed Parker was a true innovator and encouraged students to become engineers of motion. In addition to studying with the three masters listed above, Bobby Lawrence has become a true student of the martial arts. As he travels to tournaments and similar gatherings of martial arts, he has come to recognize that all styles of the martial arts have several positive aspects. 
With nearly 25 years experience in the Martial Arts, Mr. Van Deusen's accomplishments are numerous. Holding a first degree in Shaolin Kempo and a fifth degree in American Kenpo, his commitment to learning has only increased over the years. That commitment to learn has made him one of the most sought after seminar instructors in the world. Conducting seminars in the US, Mexico, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, India, and Italy to name a few. He has won Grand Championship titles at tournaments in North America, including Hawaii, and as far away as Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Van Deusen began teaching the martial arts at age 14. Since that time he has educated thousands of men, women and children in the art of Self-Defense and personal development. With over ten years of study in what elicits peak performance in human beings, there is no doubt that Mr. Van Deusen's calling in life is assisting people of all ages to reach there maximum potential.
Mr. Steve Hearring is the instructor and owner of Two Dragons Martial Arts & Physical Fitness Studio located in Pasadena CA. Mr. Hearring has over 35 years of Martial Arts experience. He has shared his knowledge through instruction for the last 26 years.
In 1964, Mr. Hearring's training started in Shotokan Karate, a Japanese style of Martial Arts. Three years later he switched to Kenpo and became one of Ed Parker's personal students. In 1972 Mr. Hearring earned a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. In 1985, his search for further martial arts knowledge led him to Sifu Marvin Owon at which time he was introduced to Northern and Southern Chinese styles and weapons. Additionally, Mr. Hearring has trained in and teaches Yuan-style Tai-Chi, long and short set, and Tai-Chi sword.
Rank: Third Degree
Age: 45 Instructor: Master Steve Spry 8th Degree Started formal Training with Steve Spry on June 1991. Has been teaching classes for Steve Spry since 1996. Received his Black Belt from Steve Spry in December 1997. Became chief instructor for the Steve Spry Karate Institute in December 1999. Steve opened his own school, Surf City Karate in June of 2002 in Huntington Beach, Ca. Steve Cooper competes in National, International, and World event tournaments. He has 22 International Trophy's in eight years of competition at the Ed Parker International's. He won First place, sparring senior men's heavy weight first year as a Black Belt at the Internationals. Steve was a member of Steve Spry's under belt sparring team. The team was undefeated at the Internationals for three consecutive years. He has won National and International titles in Weapons, Forms, Sparring, Team Sparring, Showmanship, Demo team and Self defense. Steve is also a member of the International Martial Arts Council's promoters group. He is the promoter of the Surf City Karate Championships held in Huntington Beach, California each August. You can see him almost any weekend being an Arbitrator or center judge as well as competing at several tournaments around the country. Steve Cooper also strives for community involvement of his studio. By sponsoring other activities out side the studio as well as charitable functions.  
Mr. Paul Dye
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Mr. Brian Strain
Lake Havasu, Az
Mr. Tom Bleecker
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Mr. Bob Wall
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Mr. Dennis Conatser
Ed Downey
Ireland
Mr. Al (Hot Dog) Harvey
aharvey@isd.co.la.ca.us
Master John Sepulveda
Sigung
Stephen LaBounty
Mr. Ken Kellogg
Kellog Martial Arts 2308 W 2nd Santa Ana, CA 92703 714-835-6960 KKellogg@tricfs.com Mr. Steve Cooper Mr. Bob Mitchell Mr. Dan Pribble Mihail Genchev -- Chief Instructor Mr. Bryan Hawkins Bob Harris Karate Studio Mr. Tommy Chavies Renshi, Rodolfo Cazales
Mr. Bob White
Bob White Karate Studio 1125 Victoria Ave Costa Mesa, Calif. 92627 (949) 645-0337 bobwhite@bwkenpo.com Mr. Colin Van Deusen Mr. Bobby Lawrence Mr. Joaquin Sahagun Mrs. Shelene Hearring Mr. Jesse Salinas Mr. Jeff Crothers Mr. Scott Halsey
Mr. Manny Martinez
Proper Stance Karate 134 20 ∏ Woodruff Ave Bellflower, CA 90706 (562) 867-2885 properstance@msn.com Mr. Ron Sanchez Mr. Jose Pacheco Mr. Rick Adams Ms. Andrea Pfefer Mr. Willy Aguilar Mr. Angelo Collado Jerry Uribe
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Professor Bob Mitchell first started taking Martial Arts in the early 1960's with Mr. David Nuuhiwa, Senior. Professor Mitchell took his fighting from the street and the knowledge that Mr. Nuuhiwa supplied, and started his career in American Kenpo, at Ed Parker’s IKKA Karate Studio ran by Bob Perry, in Garden Grove, Ca.
Mr. Mitchell During this time studied with the Top names of American Kenpo and with the help of Mr. Parker and Mr. Perry became a fierce competitor and respected Martial Artist. Mr. Mitchell received his Black Belt from Mr. Parker on September 11, 1971 and has continued to give back the Knowledge he has learned to many students through the years. Mr. Mitchell was a very respected fighter of his time and was successful in taking his share of awards in State & International competitions. Professor Mitchell began competing in 1966, at the International Karate Championships in Long Beach, Ca. He was on the first IKKA team to take first place by defeating the Chuck Norris team in the finales. In that match, the IKKA team was down 3 points going into the final match when Mr. Mitchell defeated his man by 4 points to take the championships. In the 1970’s Professor Mitchell went on to be awarded “Fighter of the Year” at the IKKA awards banquet. In 1975 Mr. Mitchell was honored by Black Belt Magazine by being put on the cover of their annual yearbook edition. After retiring from competition Mr. Mitchell trained and bodyguard for some of the best street protection specialist in California. In 1983 Mr. Mitchell came out of retirement to fight along side of Mr. Bob White, Mr. Dave Brock, Mr. Pete Neil, and Mr. Rick Shanbrook, and took 1st place at the “International Karate Championships” in team competition. Professor Mitchell is an outstanding Instructor and Coach. Although Professor Mitchell prefers the bare knuckle fighting done in the 1960’s and 1970’s his arsenal of inside fighting techniques has developed many of his students into the champions of today. Professor Mitchell states that his greatest achievement is teaching young kids. “Watching children develop out of their shells and giving them the confidence to achieve their goals make them champions in Life”. Mr. Mitchell is the promoter of “United Martial Artists for Christ”, a fellowship that is close to his heart. Professor Mitchell feels there is only one true Master, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mr. Mitchell resides in Garden Grove, Ca. with his wife Diane. He has two sons, Vincent and Robby.  
As a competitor and as a teacher and coach, Professor Bob White has contributed to the art of Kenpo in particular the fighting arts, for over thirty years. As a competitor, Professor White won numerous state, national, and international fighting championships. He fought on the first International Kenpo Karate Association''s team, defeating the Chuck Norris team for 1st Place at the International Karate Championships. He fought on the National All Star Black Belt Team which went undefeated in 1973 and 1974. During this time, he competed with and against some of the great champions of our sport such as the Urquidez Brothers, Brian Strain, Bob Alegria, Tom Kelly, Steve Fisher, Steve LaBounty, Howard Jackson, Darnel Garcia, Bob Mitchell, John Natividad, Ron Marchini and many more.
Professor White began teaching Kenpo in 1968 at the Ed Parker School in Garden Grove, California and first opened his own school in 1972. He has consistently turned out some of the world''s finest Kenpo fighters. Every year in the 1990s, his students accounted for at least one of the Black Belt Grand Champions at the International Karate Championships. Over the past 25 years, the school has won more than 1200 trophies at the International Karate Championships. Professor White advised and acted in Columbia Pictures, "The Karate Kid," movie in the mid 80''s and was hired by the then Los Angeles Rams to teach Kenpo to players; he continues to work with many professional athletes. Professor White provides seminars on a wide range of Kenpo-related subject including sparring and special self-defense presentation. At the present time, Professor White, along with long time student [27 years] Captain Ron Sanchez, a 22-year veteran police officer, offer a seminar series on Urban Predators. Professor White is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California but has affiliated schools all over the U.S. and teaches Kenpo all over the world.
Joaquin Sahagun is the Founder of South Coast Martial Arts and the
Walking Tall Foundation Mr. Sahagun has over 30 years experience in the Martial Arts He is a 6th Degree Black Belt Kenpo Karate and an Original member of Ed Parker's Kenpo Tree Mr Sahagun has multiple Boxing and Kickboxing Sparring Titles  Mr. Cazales began his formal Martial Arts training in Mexico City, Mexico on June 1975 under the Instruction of Angel Marguez, President and Founder of the Toyama Karate-Do Organization, named after Hansi Toyama Kanken, Sensei to Angel Marquez. Mr. Cazales received his Black Belt on November 6, 1980 along with 250 other graduates. He came to the United States looking for a better future for his children, working as a janitor, waiter, delivery boy, and finally his true profession as the first Toyama Karate-Do Instructor in the United States. He began to teach at Jerome Community Center in 1990, and having 200 students under his supervision. As a result of his dedication and the desire to teach others, he established his first Studio in the City of Santa Ana in 1993. With over 27 years of Karate experience he holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in the World Professional Martial Arts Organization as well as in Toyama Karate- Do Organization. His Instructors license was issued by the Toyama Karate-Do Organization in Mexico City, and was recognized by the World Professional Black Belt Martial Arts Organization in the United States. He has graduated over 350 Black Belts who have trained under his discipline, which include his two children who are now heading the Toyama Karate-Do Organization along with him. He has been selected as the Senator of the Youth Development Sports Association, and also a leader in Promoting Karate-Do in the City of Santa Ana, and Tustin. The City of Santa Ana has given him numerous awards for running one of the best programs that has kept most of the youth out of drugs and gangs. He has also been selected as a Martial Arts Master of the Year, for the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in several years. His hard work has now taken a bigger commitment, running a successful after-school program for the third consecutive year, with 570 kids who train for free, from 18 different Santa Ana schools at ¼ of the cost to the district, making an in-kind donation of $144,000 per year. This program is called Youth Developing Self-Discipline through Martial Arts. He is a great example for the youth, participating in career fairs, city events, seminars, tournaments and much more. Sensei Cazales is a true example of a leader, because a true leader treats others as equal, helps, inspires, leads, teaches, learns, cries, and the most forgotten by many leaders, is to never take for granted those who follow and believe in us.
Mr. Cazales
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