Master Dan Robbins - 5th Degree Black Belt
Master Dan Robbins
“I feel that it is very important for everyone, especially women, to know some form of self-defense.” ~ Master Dan
Master Dan has studied the martial arts for over 20 years. A Massage therapist, he has been teaching Shaolin Kempo Karate for over 15 years. He likes to teach because it helps improve his own martial arts skills and is very enjoyable. Master Dan has opened a new location in in Russellville, Kentucky. Be sure to visit “Russellville Martial Arts.“
Master Alan White - 5th Degree Black Belt
Master Alan White
“Martial Arts is really a personal journey. As an instructor I can share techniques and I can share stories. But a big part of what I get to do is help students discover how much they are capable of. I get to be there supporting them on this journey of accomplishment. My students make me proud of them every single day and it is so rewarding.” ~ Master Alan
Master Alan has studied Shaolin Kempo Karate for 20 years, 15 of which he has been an instructor. He was awarded the rank of master, 5th degree black belt, in November of 2009. In 2011 he was named as one of the Villari Eagles, a list of important Masters and Instructors within the national Villari’s Shaolin Kempo Karate organization. He’s studied a number of martial arts over the years—including Aikido and Kali—and used the experiences to enrich his Shaolin Kempo Karate. With martial arts as a vehicle, he teaches leadership and accountability in the dojo and out of it.
Master Chris - 5th Degree Black Belt
Master Chris Gray
Chris Gray began his first martial arts training with Master Joan Richert, 9th degree black belt, in 1994 at the age of 21 and is currently a 5th degree black belt in Grandmaster Villari’s Shaolin Kempo Karate. Chris’ TaiJiQuan training began with Master Richert learning the 37 posture Chen Man Ching Form. In 1998 Chris continued his studies of TaiJiQuan with Robert Grant, in the tradition of Kevin Akers and Gia Fu Feng, learning the ‘Peking Set’, Qi Gong and Pushing Hands. He has since learned the 13 posture, 16 posture and the Yang Cheng-Fu TaiJiQaun sets. Currently, Chris is continuing his studies of Shaolin Kempo Karate, Ignacio Kali/Escrima.
Master Jim - 5th Degree Black Belt
Master Jim Knight
Master Jim Knight Just received is 5th Degree Black Belt. More info & Picture available shortly.