Grandmaster Michael Kinney
MARTIAL ARTS REFERENCES
AND QUALIFICATION VERIFICATION CONTACTS
SOKE JOHN KANZLER, EUSA INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ASSOC., PITTSBURG, PA
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1993. KINNEY KARATE PARTICIAPTION IN ‘FREE RUSSIA’ TOURNAMENT IN ST. PETERSBURG RUSSIA IN 1993. EUSA INDUCTION IN BLACK BELT HALL OF FAME, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE 1999. INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION BACKGROUND, SOKESHIP CERTIFICATION, GRANDMASTER CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND BACKGROUND, BLACK BELT RANK CERTIFICATION FROM 8TH TO 10 DEGREE, STUDENT AND SCHOOL QUALITY.
MIKE SAWYER, NASKA PROMOTER, US OPEN DIRECTOR, ORLANDO, FL
VERIFICATION: PARTICIPATION IN NASKA, ISKA, AND FAME TOURNAMENT COMPETION, NATIONAL AND STATE RANKINGS OF STUDENTS AS COACH. TEAM PRO PARTICIPATION AS PROFESSIONAL RING COORDINATOR, REFEREE AND JUDGING. US OPEN FINALS JUDGE. SKILLS VERIFICATION, SCHOOL QUALITY AND PARTICIPATION. Website: www.usopen-karate.com
MIKE McCOY, NASKA PROMOTER, US OPEN DIRECTOR, ORLANDO, FL
VERIFICATION: PARTICIPATION IN NASKA, ISKA, AND FAME TOURNAMENT COMPETION, NATIONAL AND STATE RANKINGS OF STUDENTS AS COACH. TEAM PRO PARTICIPATION AS PROFESSIONAL RING COORDINATOR, REFEREE AND JUDGING. US OPEN FINALS JUDGE. SKILLS VERIFICATION, SCHOOL QUALITY AND PARTICIPATION. Website: www.usopen-karate.com
BILL ‘SUPERFOOT’ WALLACE, MARTIAL ARTS ‘WORLD CHAMPION’, CLEARWATER, FL
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1977. PARTICIPATED IN 4TH DEGREE TESTING. SCHOOL QUALITY, INSTRUCTION, AND COACHING SKILLS. NASKA, ISKA, FAME PARTICIPATION. SEMINAR INSTRUCTION SKILLS, TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION, COACHING SKILLS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS. Website: www.superfoots.com
JEFF SMITH, MARTIAL ARTS ‘WORLD CHAMPION’ WASHINGTON D.C.
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1977. TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION. SCHOOL OWNERSHIP, TEACHING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, ‘KARATE HELPS KICK DIABETES FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING’. Website:contact: www.jeffsmithkarate.com
JOE LEWIS, MARTIAL ARTS ‘WORLD CHAMPION’, ACTOR, MARTIAL ARTS CELEBRITY.
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1988. TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION. SCHOOL OWNERSHIP, TEACHING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, ‘KARATE HELPS KICK DIABETES FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING’. Website: www.joelewisfightingsystems.com
GEORGE DILLMAN, MARTIAL ARTS CELEBRITY, READING, PA
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1968. EARLY EAST COAST TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION. TOURNAMENT PROMOTION, SCHOOL OWNERSHIP, TEACHING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, SEMINAR SKILLS. Website: www.dillman.com
WALLY JAY, FOUNDER ‘SMALL CIRCLE’ JU-JITSU, SEATTLE, WA
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1988. SCHOOL OWNERSHIP, TEACHING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, SEMINAR SKILLS. Website: www.smallcirclejujitsu.com
STEVEN EISEMAN, MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPION AND HOMELAND SECURITY SPECIAL AGENT, MIAMI, FL
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1967. EARLY EAST COAST TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION AND IMPACT, SCHOOL BACKGROUND, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUE, SCHOOL AND STUDENT QUALITY, IMPACT ON EAST COAST MARTIAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT, RANK AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION, SEMINAR SKILLS. Contact information upon request
SOKE RON BALAS, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR TAI SHIN DOH INTERNATIONAL, CLEVELAND, OH
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Website: www.taishindoh.us
DR. PAUL HIGGS, MARTIAL ARTIST AND NOBEL PRIZE WINNER, PATERSON, NJ
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Contact Information upon request
SOKE CARLOS DIAZ, FOUNDER SEI RYOKU ZEN YOU KARATE KOBUDO, SAN JUAN, PR
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Contact Information upon request
BRAM FRANK, MODERN ARNIS STUDENT OF REMY PRESAS (DECEASED), CLEARWATER, FL
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1989. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
DR. MICHAEL DE FILLIPO, DIRECTOR, JEOL CHUNG JUK IN ASSOC. SAN JUAN, PR
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Contact Information upon request
SOKE DON MADDEN, FOUNDER A.K.J.U., ‘IRISH CUP’ DIRECTOR
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Website: www.akjuteamamerica.com
THOMAS LEBRUN, DIRECTOR, NIGHT HAWK SECURIY & TRAINING SYSTEMS INTL,, ENFIELD, NH
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 2002. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
PROFESSOR JOHN WARD, INTERNATIONAL KENPO KARATE ASSOCIATION, DUBLIN, IRELAND
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 2000. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
D’ARTAGNAN PARRA, FOUNDER, PARRA TAE KWON DO FEDERATION, BRONX, NY
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 2006. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Contact Information upon Request
DR. TIMOTHY A. GILBERT, FOUNDER, HACHIDAN RENSHI, SHORIN RYU KARATE, DAMASCUS MD
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING. Website: www.damascuskarate.com
JON BOTTOMS, FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, TRIAD FITNESS, MANCHESTER, VT.
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 2006. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
ROGER HAINES, FOUNDER, NATIONAL TANG SOO DO FEDERATION.
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING. Contact Information upon request.
GRANDMASTER JOHN C. SPINKS, TAI SHIN DO, SEMINOLE, FL
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Contact Information upon request.
SOKE FRANK SANCHEZ, WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL, JACKSONVILLE, FL
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Website: www.bushido.org
GEORGE HARDIMAN, WHITE HOUSE SECURITY (Retired.)
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1975. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
GINO BOVO, SCHOOL OWNER
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
GREG LEE, DIRECTOR, International Black Belt Instructors Association, LEESBURG, FL
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1990. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING.
ALBANO DaSILVA, TRAINED BY MICHAEL KINNEY FROM WHITE BELT (1976) TO BLACK BELT. TEAM OTOMIX MEMBER. SCHOOL OWNER.
VERIFICATIONS: TANG SOO DO KARATE ASSOCIATION AFFILIATION. SKILL, INSTRUCTION, TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION, LIFE IMPACT, SEMINAR TEACHING SKILLS. CONTACT: Phone 301-360-9700.
RON GRANT, SCHOOL OWNER
VERIFICATION: PARTICIPATION IN NASKA, ISKA, AND FAME TOURNAMENT COMPETITION, NATIONAL AND STATE RANKINGS OF STUDENTS AS COACH. TEAM PRO PARTICIPATION AS PROFESSIONAL RING COORDINATOR, REFEREE AND JUDGING. US OPEN FINALS JUDGE. SKILLS VERIFICATION, SCHOOL QUALITY AND PARTICIPATION. Website: www.karatefreemonth.com
ROBERT NATZKE, INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SECURITY PROFESSIONAL. PRESIDENTIAL BODYGUARD (RETIRED).
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Contact information upon request.
JOHN PREVATT
VERIFICATION: PARTICIPATION IN NASKA, ISKA, AND FAME TOURNAMENT COMPETION, NATIONAL AND STATE RANKINGS OF STUDENTS AS COACH. TEAM PRO PARTICIPATION AS PROFESSIONAL RING COORDINATOR, REFEREE AND JUDGING. US OPEN FINALS JUDGE. SKILLS VERIFICATION, SCHOOL QUALITY AND PARTICIPATION. Website: www.johnprevattkarate.com
SHERRY MCBEE, DIRECTOR, CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION.
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1981. SCHOOL QUALITY, LONGEVITY, AND SIZE OF PROGRAM. PROGRAM IMPACT ON CITY RESIDENTS.
SOKE ERNIE REYNOLDS, Founder, Black Dragon Association.
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1997. SEMINAR SKILLS, STUDENT QUALITY, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, RANKING AND QUALIFICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL STANDING, Website: www.blackdragonassociation.com
LEE LERCHEN, COMMANDER, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, POLICE DEPARTMENT (RETIRED). FORMER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. PUBLIC INFORMATION DIRECTOR, CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT (RETIRED).
VERIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE 1988. TECHINICAL SKILLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION SKILLS, QUALITY OF SCHOOL, NATIONAL TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION AS COACH AND REFEREE. Contact information upon request.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND CONTACTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
