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| O-Sensei Philip S. Porter (United States Martial Arts Association U.S.M.A.A.) * Black Belt 2nd Generation in Mantis Kung Fu, Pak Hok Pai, HunGar received by the G.M. Hector Guillermo Yepes (Founder of the Academia de Kung Fu Los Cortijos "Mantis Kung Fu Style") and the Grand Master Yoshio Hama (Shorin-Ji Kempo Organization) in Caracas, Venezuela. * Current student of the G.M. "Shifu" Raul Ortiz (7-Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Style - 8th. Generation W.L.) New York, USA. * Sijo / Founder of the system "American Mantis Kung Fu" certified by the Grand Master O-Sensei Philip S. Porter and the Master Donn Shucker (United States Martial Arts Association U.S.M.A.A.) * 2nd. degree black belt certified in "U.S. American TaeKwonDo” by U.S.I.K.A. (United States International Karate Association) * Black belt in Full Contact/Kickboxing * President/founder of the “American Mantis Kung Fu”. * Founder and technical director of Jose' s Kung Fu Academy (J.S.K.F.A.). Founded on July 15, 1.991. * Founder and technical director of “World American Mantis Association W.A.M.A.” under the style “American Mantis Kung Fu” (03/15/2003) * Coach of the International Teams J.S.K.F.A. & A.M.K.F. * International Judge/Official AA'. * Self Defense Instructor. * More than 16 years of experience in National/International martial arts championships. Over 28 years on training in martial arts. * U.S.A. Honorary permanent resident visa granted by the special and extraordinary abilities in martial arts (I.N.S.) on September 24, 2004. * International Instructor certified by the United States Martial Arts Association * Member of United States Martial Arts Association. * Member of the "Praying Mantis Kung Fu Federation" (G.M. Jon Funk) * Member of the International Alliance Organization of Martial Arts Schools * Member of Florida League Martial Arts * Member of the Latin American Grand Master & Soke Council * Member of Latin American Martial Arts Society * Member of Universal Black Belt Society * Member of Okinawa Shorin Ryu Kokusai Kempo-Karate-Do & Kobudo * Member of World Organization of Mixed Martial Arts * Member of the Venezuelan Organization of Karate (O.V.K.) certified by Master Ingrid Muria Prizes and Recognitions: * "Latin American Hall of Fame BUDO Awards 2009" SILVER MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND AWARD. Puerto Rico (06/12/2009) * International Judge/Official U.S. Open 2009. Orlando, Fl, U.S.A. (07/2009) * International Judge/Official U.S. Open 2008. Orlando, Fl, U.S.A. (07/2008) * International Judge/Official U.S. Open 2007. Orlando, Fl, U.S.A. (07/2007) * International Judge/Official U.S. Open 2006. Orlando, Fl, U.S.A. (07/2006) * International Judge/Official U.S. Open 2005. Orlando, Fl, U.S.A. (07/2005) * More than 60 National recognitions (Venezuela) and International ( U.S.A.) * More than 115 trophies in National Championships (Venezuela) and International ( U.S.A.). * 2 times Pan American Champion in Traditional Forms (1999 ' - 2002 ') Fl, U.S.A. * 2do. Place in synchronized team forms (U.S. Open 2001) Orlando, Fl. 2001. * International Champion in the divisions of Traditional Forms, Weapons Forms, and Self-defense) Fl. U.S.A. (1999' - 2002') * Guest by the N.A.S.K.A. to compete on the "Night of the Champions" (U.S. OPEN 2001) “International Exhibition" * Guest of Honor by the Grand Masters Sunji Sudo and Yoshio Hama in special exhibition for the Ambassador of Japan in Venezuela, to participate in the exhibition of martial arts and Japanese fair (MATSURI). (Caracas, Venezuela). |
| Master Jose Luis Penaloza Balda Founder & President Master International Instructor |
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Caracas, Venezuela developing and improving the most efficient and effective techniques from other traditional martial arts such as 7-Star Praying Mantis Kung-Fu, Pak Hok Pai, HunGar, American Tae Kwon Do, KickBoxing, and Self Defense. American Mantis Kung Fu involves a complete style that contains empty hands traditional forms, weapons, kumite, and survival Self defense programs. In fact, American Mantis Kung Fu has adapted new techniques offering the best choice to protect every one. This martial arts system is very effective to be applied on different kinds of fighting. |