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Powell's Way of Kenpo
3741 Grand Blvd.
Brookfield, IL 60513
(630) 447-9073

 

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Instructors


At Powell’s Way of Kenpo, you will find world-class instructors who are dedicated to training for realistic situations and who are genuinely interested in seeing their students succeed. By bringing together skilled and dedicated instructors with a wide range of experience in several martial arts styles, we bring you a unique and unmatched level of teaching.
 

Shihan William PowellWilliam Powell

  • Founder and Head Instructor of Powell's Way of Kenpo Martial Arts School

  • 6th Degree Black Belt, Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • 4th Degree Black Belt Okinawan Karate Do

  • 1st Degree Black Belt Japanese Aikido

  • 1st Degree Black Belt American Judo

  • Expert level in Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing/Muay Thai, Occidental Tai Chi Chuan, Chinese Kung Fu, Knife and Blade, American Freestyle and Greco Roman Wrestling

  • Founder Powell’s Way of Kenpo "Hammers of Thor” Mixed Martial Arts Team

  • 2007 Charter Member of Kenpo Karate International Hall of Fame

  • 2003 and 2004 United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame Inductee

  • 2001 Pan American Games International Jiu Jitsu Gold Medalist

  • 2000 Pan American Games International Jiu Jitsu Bronze Medalist

  • 1999 East-West Submission Wrestling Champion, Peoria IL

  • 1996 World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

  • 1984 Assistant Coach, Hillsborough High School Wrestling Team


Master Dave SaboeDave Saboe

  • 5th Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikido

  • Trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tai Chi Chuan, Hisardut, and Muay Thai

  • Founder of Way of Self Defense

  • Head Instructor – Women’s Self Defense

  • 2004 United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame Inductee
     


Master Sean BakerSean Baker

  • 4th Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu

  • Trained in Aikido and Judo

  • 2007 United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame Inductee

  • Coach of Powell’s Way of Kenpo "Hammers of Thor" MMA team

  • Former IKWF Wrestling coach at Jr. Bulldogs Wrestling

  • Current IKWF Wrestling coach at Vittum Cats Wrestling Club


Master Jason GoseJason Gose

  • 4th Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai

  • 2007 United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame Inductee

 


Master Victor MezeraVictor Mezera

  • 4th Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Muay Thai, and Boxing.

  • Coach of Powell’s Way of Kenpo "Hammers of Thor" MMA team

  • 2007 United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame Inductee



 


Al Fish

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Aikido and Muay Thai

  • United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame Inductee (2006)

  • Former Sergeant, Army Special Forces

 


Sensei Barb MillerBarb Miller

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Jiu Jitsu, and Tae Kwon Do

  • Instructor - Women's Self Defense
     



     


Sifu Steve Banke JrSteve Banke Jr.

  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Tai Chi Chuan, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, and Muay Thai

  • USMA Gold Life Member Award, July 2007



     


Sifu Jake CocavelloJake Caccavallo

  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Correctional Officer for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office

  • Instructor - Women's Self Defense





Sifu Omer HoustonOmer Houston

  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Japanese Okinawan karate, Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, and Jiu Jitsu

  • Police officer with 25 years experience, Police instructor in firearms, O/C spray, collapsible baton, and basic officer street survival.


     

 


Jason Scott

  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, and Tai Chi Chuan

  • Team Captain, Hammers of Thor Mixed Martial Arts Team

 


Adam Weintraub

  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Trained in Tai Chi Chuan, Jiu Jitsu, and Tae Kwon Do







Special/Guest Instructors

Kimball Paul

  • Master of Occidental Tai Chi Chuan


     

 


Master Ron ScaggsRon Scaggs

  • Sifu in Chi Tao Chuan Gung-fu

  • Shang Jen in Weaponry
     


 


Rick Sebek

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Aikido

  • Police Officer with over 20 years experience


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