Kuk Sa Nim Keith Bennett
Director KBKA Pyung Ahn Do |
Master Keith Bennett is
the Owner and Director of KBKA Pyung Ahn Do. Master 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. KSN Bennett
trained under and received his Master Certificate and Belt from Grandmaster
Hwang Kee in 1996. KSN Bennett was promoted to 6th Dan
by Grandmaster H. C. Hwang in 2007. In 2009 KSN 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 and the fund raising
efforts.
KSN Bennett is also a licensed Massage Therapist focusing on
relaxation and healing techniques. Appointments can be
made by calling the school at 845-331-009
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Sa Bom Nim
John Ioia
Master Instructor
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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 Master 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. Master
Ioia can often be found practicing forms in the hallways of
his Kingston based practice. In
July 2008 Master Ioia was presented his certification as Sa
Bom Nim (Certified Master Instructor).
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Ko Dan Ja
Kim Bennett
Manager,
Certified Instructor
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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.
Ko Dan Ja Bennett tested for and was promoted to Sa Dan, 4th
Degree April 2010. |
Ko Dan Ja
Lisa Van Oyan
Certified Instructor
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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. Ko Dan Ja Van Oyan tested for and was promoted
to Sa Dan, 4th Degree April 2010. |
Ko Dan Ja
George Campion
Certified Instructor |
Mr. Campion has
trained in multiple disciplines over the past 30 years and
has been a long standing member of our school. He
tested for and received the 4th degree rank of Sa Dan and
Kyo Sa Certified Instructor in May 2011. |
Kyo Sa Joshua
Bennett
Certified Instructor |
Mr. Bennett,
son of Master Bennett has been training in our art since
childhood. He is accomplished in Tang Soo Do and
Jujitsu. He has served in the Air Force and recently
enrolled in Albany Law School. Kyo Sa Bennett tested
for and was promoted to Sa Dan Third Degree and Kyo Sa
Certified Instructor in May 2011. |
Kyo Sa
Arisha AdamsCertified 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 Adam's
whole family trains with our school and most are members of
our Dan ranks. Her children can be found at the school
when their college studies allow. Kyo Sa Adams is also
heavily involved with an accomplished local dance group. |
Kyo Sa 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). Mr Scholefiled is an accomplished
practitioner and is a lead member and instructor on our
demonstration team. |
Kyo Sa
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. He
tested for and received the rank of E Dan - 2nd degree in
May 2011. 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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Jo Kyo Dylan Anderson
Certified Asst. Instructor |
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Jo Kyo Tyler Anderson
Certified Asst. Instructor |
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Jo Kyo Jonathan Rafter
Certified Asst. Instructor
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