Michael Kinney Martial Arts Biography (circa 1990)
Not exactly up to date, but this video was produced from old vintage black and white 8mm film and other clips. Narrated by Bob Hillis and produced by group W television for the TV Show “Kinney Karate World”. Included is vintage tournament footage of Mr. Kinney and scenes from his schools in Maryland and Florida. Soke Kinney has taught tens of thousands of students in the last 45 years. He also was inducted as a Martial Arts Living Legend by the Eastern USA International Black Belt Hall of Fame.
WFLA Kinney Karate Feature Story
1983 NBC News Feature (WFLA) on Kinney Karate, “Kid Power,” with Bob Hite.
Kinney Karate Student Testimonials
Kinney Karate Students speak about Kinney Karate and the influence of Michael Kinney, the founder and director this large and innovative school. Mr. Kinney received his Black Belt in 1969 and began his first school in Maryland in 1972. He relocated to Florida in 1980 and founded Kinney Karate in St. Petersburg. He has been a leading coach and instructor of hundreds of nationally ranked martial arts competitor and was one of the first instructors that included the mixed martial arts of Ju-Jitsu, Aikido, Modern Arnis and Korean Karate to a large base of students. Thousands of Black Belts have spread Kinney Karate worldwide. He has been inducted into the EUSA International Black Belt Hall of Fame and has been featured in major magazines and television shows. He is a popular seminar instructor and directs 8 schools in Pinellas County, Florida.
A Unique Way to Quit Smoking: Breaking Technique with Jump Kick
Martial Arts Flying Jump kick featuring Grandmaster Michael Kinney in a television appearance demonstrating a unique way to get someone to “kick” the cigarette habit.
Breaking with Jump Kicks-Michael Kinney
A demonstration of several jumping kicks breaking boards and cinder blocks, featuring Grandmaster Michael Kinney; filmed in 1983.
Women’s Self Defense- The Art of Escape (Parts 1 & 2)
Women’s Self Defense- The Art of Escape (Part 3)
These videos are a segment for the television show “Kinney Karate World.” “The Art of Escape” is an award-winning instructional DVD featuring Michael Kinney. This is not only valuable instruction, it is very entertaining. The difference between this and other self-defense programs is the approach. Michael Kinney teaches students how to defuse a potentially violent encounter. Rather than fight, Mr. Kinney focuses on getting away from an attack without violence.
Ju-Jitsu and Aikido Instruction Demo by Michael Kinney
Michael Kinney demonstrates a blend of Ju-Jitsu, Hapkido and Aikido techniques and intructs students attending a seminar. This video was filmed in 1989 in Florida.
Mixed Martial Arts Kata-Michael Kinney
Michael Kinney competes in a tournament filmed in 1985. The enthusiastic audience gave him a standing ovation for the powerful and graceful demonstration of the traditional style form he created for competition.
