



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! ​​​


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
