We have another great month planned for all our students.
On Monday, March 16th @ 6:00PM, Mr. Eddie Downey will be teaching another seminar at our studio. He always adds so much to our Kenpo knowledge. The investment is $35 ($5 from each payment will be donated to Royal Family Kids Camp).
Eddie Downey began his Kenpo career in Dublin’s famous Fitzwilliam Street Kenpo Academy under the late Professor John Conway and later with Professor Maurice Mahon in Baggot Street, Dublin. During his Kenpo studies, Master Downey became a close personal friend of the later pioneer of Kenpo, Grandmaster Ed Parker, having known him since 1974.
Master Downey was the principal organizer of Ed Parker’s numerous visits to Ireland and in 1981 after testing for his 1st Degree Black Belt, Master Downey began training directly under the supervision of Grandmaster Ed Parker. He subsequently achieved his 2nd Degree Black Belt from Grandmaster Parker in 1985 and his 3rd Degree Black Belt in 1988. Grandmaster Parker then appointed Master Downey as a representative for his association in Ireland.
During the 1970s, Master Downey had a very successful tournament career in Ireland, taking first place in the all-Ireland Kenpo Karate Championships. Master Downey was a regular member of the Irish National Team for many years and represented his country at European and World Championships. He also competed and officiated at Ed Parker’s Long Beach International Karate Championships for fifteen years. Master Downey is one of the world’s leading experts in the Advanced Kenpo Karate System and over the past forty-five years has established an international reputation for his teaching skills and Kenpo Self-Defense proficiency.
Master Downey has instructed Kenpo in the following countries: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Jersey, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United States. Master Downey has united Kenpo students in Europe under the European Kenpo Karate Association (EKKA) and travels extensively throughout Europe teaching and developing the Kenpo system.
Master Downey is the international director of the Advanced Kenpo Training System (AKTS) and works closely with Master John Sepulveda to promote the association.
When he is in the U.S., Mr. Downey visits only a few schools and we are honored to be chosen as one of those schools he will be teaching at.
Bob & Barbara White Charitable Foundation will be having a complete weekend dedicated to raising funds for the Royal Family Kids Camp. This will take place, March 21st & 22nd. We have the privilege of supporting this wonderful cause.
More information will be coming soon about a demo team we are putting together for a special appearance in April. Please stay tuned as this will be fun!