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KmK Instructors

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We are grateful for our Team of wonderful Instructors!

Each student is encouraged, motivated, and coached ​every class!

​Knight Method Kenpo has an ongoing Instructor Training Program to keep all of our Instructors sharp and well rounded in their Kenpo Karate training.  All Instructors must participate in the training program and complete the requirements for current and ongoing certification.

 

We appreciate the service and value that our instructors bring to the training experience for all of our students! Lead by example, follow by choice. Our staff are encouragers that hold you accountable. We learn and grow together! ​​​

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Senior Professor of the Arts

Shawn Knight

Previous Training

​Wrestling

Kickboxing

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Education / Vocational Work

AZ DOC ASPC Florence

(He worked there!)​

Kenpo School owner since 1994

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Kenpo Experience

​Began training in 1990

​Teaching since 1991

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Senior Professor of the Arts

Rebecca Knight

Previous Training

N/A

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Education / Vocational Work

Homeschooled

​Studied at Pima College

Kenpo School owner since 2003​​

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Kenpo Experience

​Began training in 1996

Teaching since 1997

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Senior Professor of the Arts

Matt Fenton

Previous Training

Jiu-Jitsu

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Education / Vocational Work

Andover High School

University of Arizona

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 1997

Teaching since 1999

Knight Lineage Award 2022

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Senior Professor of the Arts

Dr. Bil Hawkins

Previous Training

Judo

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Education / Vocational Work

Lincoln High School

San Francisco State BA, MA & MA

University of San Francisco Ph.D

Special Forces 5th & 10th Groups

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Kenpo Experience

Began in 1965 with Harry Hutchings

On Ed Parkers original Family Tree

Austral-Asian CMAA

Sydney Australia 1974-1976

Assistant Instructor for KmK

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Senior Professor of the Arts

Joseph Morgan

Previous Training

Qigong

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Education / Vocational Work

B.A. Prescott College

M.A Cal State

Retired Economics teacher

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 1968 Traco International

Senior Instructor at Tracy Scottsdale 1971-1972

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Instructor for AKKA

Assistant Instructor for KmK

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Mentor of the Arts

Bill Jones

Previous Training

N/A 

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Education / Vocational Work

Air Force

Retired from the Forest Service

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 1984

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Mentor of the Arts

Leighton Ing

Previous Training

Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Wu Su

Danzan Ryu Jiujitsu

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Education / Vocational Work

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 2014

Assistant Instructor at KmK

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Associate Mentor of the Arts

Michelle Higgins

Previous Training

Tang Soo Do 2006-2017

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Education / Vocational Work

Cal Poly Pomona, B.S. Mathematics

UMass Lowell, M.S. Physics

UArizona, PhD Student

Associate Director AZ Society Impact

American Association of University Women Board President 2016-2018

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 2017

Student of the Year 2019

Instructor of the Year 2022

Teaches: Senior, Junior & Sparring

Kenpo Women's Board Member

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Associate Mentor of the Arts

Daniel Salgado

Previous Training

Japanese Karate 1984-1989

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Education / Vocational Work

Salmon River High School

Clarkson University

Retired Major - US Air Force

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 2014

Family of the Year 

Black Belt of the Year nominee

Assistant Instructor at KmK

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Associate Mentor of the Arts

Michael Mayo

Previous Training

Shaolin Kempo Karate 1992-2006

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Education / Vocational Work

Retired from the Army

US Border Patrol

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 2018

Assistant Instructor at KmK

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Apprentice of the Arts

Matthew Malek

Previous Training

N/A

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Education / Vocational Work

US Air Force Helicopter Pilot​

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Kenpo Experience

Began training as a child

Assistant Instructor at KmK

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Apprentice of the Arts

Olivia Williams

Previous Training

N/A

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Education / Vocational Work

Band - 6 years

Peer Tutor - 4 years

8 years of Honor Roll

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 2020

Assistant Instructor at KmK

Adopted by the Knights

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Apprentice of the Arts

Jason Hudson

Previous Training

Tang Soo Doo Karate & Aikido

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Education / Vocational Work

East Detroit High School

Air Force

AZ National Guard 162nd Alert Force

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 2022

Assistant Instructor at KmK

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Apprentice of the Arts

Christy Friske-Daniels

Previous Training

N/A

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Education / Vocational Work

English Teacher TUSD Retired

Librarian 

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Kenpo Experience

Began training in 2021

Pillar of Light Award 2021

Assistant Instructor at KmK

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KMK READY RESERVE INSTRUCTORS

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Cindy Knowlton

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Shawn Goetz

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Dr. Dominic Martinez

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Patrick Daniels

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Dr. Charles Higgins

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Sara Higgins

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