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Our Instructors
Jeff Kowalski 3rd Dan
Mr. Kowalski has
been involved in the martial arts since college, where he participated in both
the Tae Kwon Do and Judo Clubs. He began “formal” training upon graduation.
While pursuing
his career, Mr. Kowalski was required to transfer around the country quite a
bit. This made it difficult to find quality instructors and complete his
training. As a result, he decided to take a “different paths” and study
different styles during his journeys.
As you can see, this approach to training is certainly not a
“fast path” method, but it has helped him to become a well-rounded and
open-minded practitioner:
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1985-1987: Rochester, NY – Tae Kwon Do Jungshin; Master Mark
McCarthy, 5th Dan International TKD Federation.
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1987-1990: Syracuse, NY – Asian Warrior Arts Institute; Goshin
Jutsu (Japanese Self Defense Studies); Scott Schultz, Sensei.
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1991-1994: Palatine, IL – Combat Arts Institute; MiyamaRyu
JuJutsu; John Martin, Sensei Mokoruko.
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1994-1997: Coral Springs, FL – Self Study
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1998-1999: Wylie, TX - Texas Black Belt Academy; Tae Kwon Do;
Master Margaret Perry; 5th Dan
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1999-2007: Dallas, TX – Texins Karate; Tae Kwon Do; Grand Master
Royce Young 10th Dan; Master Ottis Wooten, 6th Dan
In 2005, after
successfully completing an initial training series in Okinawan Weaponry (Kobudo),
and upon examination by Grandmasters Keith Yates, and Mike Proctor, Mr. Kowalski
was promoted to the rank of Shodan (1st Degree).
In 2007, upon
examination by Grandmasters Royce Young, James Toney, and Master Ottis Wooten,
and by approval of the High Dan Board of the AKBBA, Mr. Kowalski was promoted to
3rd Dan (3rd Degree) in Chung Do Kwan.
Mr. Kowalski
tries to remain active in his martial arts training and growth. From 2000 to
2003 he placed consistently in sparring, kata, and self-defense on the
tournament circuit, and he is constantly studying different aspects of the
martial arts.
“Never Stop
Learning” - To continue expanding his knowledge; Mr. Kowalski frequently attends
seminars and other classes to study different techniques. Some of these include
Kokusai Jujutsu; Krav Maga; Defensive Tactics & Restraint Techniques; Aiki; Tai
Chi and others. This all adds to his credentials and teaching abilities, and
helps him to remain versatile, with a number of martial arts styles in his
arsenal. His specialty is in self-defense applications, and here at Texins
Karate he has been instrumental in taking our self-defense training to higher
levels.
Next up, Mr.
Kowalski hopes to continue with formal studies in: Kokusai Jujutsu (a combat art
that has impressed him greatly), and to further his growing interest of the
“internal aspects” of the arts, he is also very interested in Tai Chi;
Kappo, and Seikufujutsu
(Japanese art of massage, adjustment, & physical restoration).
Add that he has
also held certifications as a personal fitness trainer through ACE & NSCA;
Aerobics Instruction through IDEA; and is currently pursuing professional PMP
Certification from the Project Management Institute; we are sure that you will
agree that he has a LOT going on. |
