House of Soke Instructors

Every Ken Zen Ichii instructor listed has ongoing personal training under the direction of Soke Dwight Childress. Soke's instruction goes beyond physical training and includes subjects such as martial arts culture and tradtion, business aspects, and people skills with an emphasis on child instruction.

Each instructor has the capacity to facilitate the many different disciplines of the Ken Zen Ichii System.
Kyoshi Anthony Leary
Kyoshi Anthony Leary

Background: Kyoshi Leary has been active in the martial arts for over 20 years. His training includes groundfighting, self-defense and various weapons.
Specialty: Ground fighting, Weapons and physical conditioning and Self-defense.
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Kyoshi Nate Brown
Kyoshi Nate Brown

Background:Kyoshi Brown has studied Ken Zen Ichii for more than 10 years.
Specialty:Certified peronal trainer. Over 9 years of pee-wee, junior, and adult development. Master Instructor Namaste Tai Chi.
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Sensei John Casisa
Sensei John Casisa - 5th Degree

Background: Sensei Casisa has been active in the martial arts for over 11 years.
Specialty: Self-defense, motions and concepts, and Tai Chi.
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Sensei Scott Dellinger
Sensei Scott Delliner - 4th Degree

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Sensei Trenton Bullock
Sensei Trenton Bullock - 3rd Degree

Background:Over 10 years martial arts experience in KZI karate and wrestling.
Specialty:Striking, grappling and weapons.
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Sensei Sue LaFond
Sensei Sue LaFond - 3rd Degree

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Sensei Clive Wilson
Sensei Clive Wilson - 3rd Degree

Background:Over 10 years of martial arts training. Including Judo, Jujitsu and KZI.
Specialty:Grappling, falls/rolls, transitions.
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Sensei Chris Kelly
Sensei Chris Kelly - 3rd Degree

Background:4 years in KZI karate system.
Specialty:Boxing skills, striking, grappling and submissions.
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Sensei Steve Kalinoski
Sensei Steven Kalinoski - 1st Degree

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Sensei Joey Brown
Sensei Joey Brown - 1st Degree

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**Please see the Representatives page for additional instructors throughout the US.

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