Kwan Jang Nim Keith Bennett
Director KBKA Pyung Ahn Do

Sa Bom Nim Keith Bennett is the Director of KBKA Pyung Ahn Do. KJN Bennett is a 6th degree Master in the Martial Arts and has a PhD in Martial Arts Studies. He has studied the martial arts since 1976 and holds belts in multiple styles. SBN Bennett trained under and received his Master Certificate and Belt from Grandmaster Hwang Kee in 1996.  SBN Bennett was promoted to 6th Dan by Grandmaster H. C. Hwang in 2007. In 2009 SBN Bennett launched his own martial arts style, combining his own philosophy with those of traditional Korean Martial Arts.  He continues to lead our school through its evolution.  Under his guidance thousands of students have been shown the benefits of Martial Arts and thousand more in the community have been helped through his generosity.  
 


Sa Bom Nim John Ioia 

Master Instructor

Sa Bom Nim Dr. John Ioia began his studies in the Martial Arts in 1968 starting in Shoto Kan Karate, then Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do. He continues to train and teach under Kwan Jang Nim  Bennett.  He received his Master Certificate (Sa Dan – 4th Degree) in 2007.  Among his other accomplishments, Dr. Ioia holds a Doctoral Degree in Medicine, is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry. In July 2008 Master Ioia was presented his certification as Sa Bom Nim (Certified Master Instructor).

                                 

 
Kyo Sa Nim Kim Bennett

Manager, Certified Instructor

Mrs. Kim Bennett is Manager and Co-Owner of the school. She received her Third Degree Black Belt (Sam Dan) in 2006, and is a Kyo-Sa Certified  Instructor.  Kyo Sa Bennett tested for and was promoted to Sa Dan, 4th Degree April 2010.   


Kyo Sa Nim Lisa Van Oyan 

Certified Instructor
Head Instructor

Mrs. Lisa Van Oyan has been with us since 1998. She received her Third Degree Black Belt (Sam Dan) in 2006, and is a Kyo-Sa Certified Instructor. Kyo Sa Van Oyan is Head Instructor and is charge of our Student Program.  Kyo Sa Van Oyan tested for and was promoted to Sa Dan, 4th Degree April 2010.

   

Kyo Sa Nim Arisha Adams

Certified Instructor

Ms. Arisha Adams was promoted to Third Degree Black Belt (Sam Dan) in April 2010, and is a Kyo-Sa Certified Instructor. 


Kyo Sa Nim Scott Hosier
 

Certified Instructor

Mr Hosier and his family transferred to our school in 2003.  Mr. Hosier was promoted to Kyo Sa Certified Instructor in 2008. Mr. Scott Hosier received his Third Degree Black Belt (Sam Dan) in April 2010,


Kyo Sa Nim
James Scholefield  

Certified  Instructor

Mr. James Scholefield received his First Degree Black Belt (Cho Dan) in 2005 and started training with us in 1998.  Mr. Scholefield was promoted to the rank of E Dan (second degree black belt) October 2007. Mr Scholefield was promoted to Kyo Sa, certified instructor in August 2009. In April 2010 Kyo Sa Scholefield was promoted to Sam Dan (Third Degree).


Kyo Sa Nim Christopher Sill
Certified Instructor
Program Director

Mr. Sill joined our school in April 2007. He was asked to help the School in the Position of Program Director in 2007. Mr. Sill was promoted to First Degree Black Belt (Cho Dan) in July 2009.  He received his Instructor certification (Kyo Sa) in August 2009.  Mr. Sill helps develop the advertising and marketing materials and he maintains our website. Mr. Sill works with our new students to get them familiar with and started in our program. His wife (Ingrid) and son (Alexander) both train at our school.

Please contact him at csill@keithbennettkarate.com with any questions about our programs, opportunities for community involvement or any of our events.

 

 

 

 

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Steve Beckerman

 Instructor

Mr. Steve Beckerman has been with us since 1996. He received his Second Degree Black Belt (E Dan) in 2003. He will be testing for his Third Degree (Sam Dam) soon.


Jo Kyo Dylan Anderson

Certified Assistant Instructor

Mr. Anderson was promoted to the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt (E Dan) and received his certification as Jo Kyo (Certified Assistant Instructor) in July 2009.  He is an accomplished in Bo Staff and is member of our Demonstration Team.  He and his brother Tyler can be found training or assisting almost every day and are very dedicated members of  our school.

We are thankful to their parents for their support.  Their father is also an active Dan member of our school


Jo Kyo Tyler Anderson
 

Certified Assistant Instructor

Mr. Anderson was promoted to the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt (E Dan) and received his certification as Jo Kyo (Certified Assistant Instructor) in July 2009.  He is an accomplished in Bo Staff and is member of our Demonstration Team. He and his brother Dylan can be found training or assisting almost every day and are very dedicated members of  our school.

We are thankful to their parents for their support.  Their father is also an active Dan member of our school


Jo Kyo Ingrid Sill
Certified Assistant Instructor

Mrs. Ingrid Sill has been a student since 2003 and received her First Degree Black Belt (Cho Dan) in October 2007. She is Jo Kyo, Certified assistant Instructor.  Her son Alexander and Husband (our program director) are also Dan members in our school.

 

 

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