User:Shihan2001

Shihan Jay Hendrickson has studied the martial arts for over 40 years. His journey started in Kaneohe, Hawaii in 1962. He stated out with kenpo, has studied under Grandmaster Ed Parker, Shihan Michael Burton, Shihan Nick Cerios, Grand Master Bobby ( Tokyo Joe) Lamatina. He was inducted in the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1992. He was the 1992 Self Defense Instrucor of the year. He has worked with many students over the years who have gone on and made significant contributions to the Martial Arts. He trained 2 students who played Ninja Turtles in the (TAMNT)movies. Shihan Hendrickson wrote and published " The Common sense guide to picking a Dojo" Published in 1991. One of his strong beleifs was to share Kempo Karate with those who were truley interested in the improvement of the Arts. His classes routinely emphasised the history of the arts, the roots as well as knowledge gained by over 40 years in the arts