Sensei

 Dennis Niemier, Kudan, 9th Degree Black Belt, Grand Master

1966 – Began training in Judo at Mishawaka YMCA. My best friend, Scott, was my inspiration for attending my first class. I haven’t stopped learning since.
1968 – Self-Defense Class at YMCA
1969 – Shodan, 1st Degree Blue Belt, Judo
1970 – Began training in IAI-jutsu, Quick Draw Sword Art
1975 – Bo/Jo training at Elkhart YMCA with Soke Rod Sacharnoski of Juko-Kai International
1976 – Began Kempo training with Soke Ralph Parcell
1983 – Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt in Kempo-jutsu.
1984 – Passed IAI-jutsu Sword Art Mastery. Tested by Soke Shodai Ralph L Parcell and Soke-Dai Clayton H Young.
1985 – Kyushiki-ryu School of Kempo-jutsu opened. Appointed to Society of Shihan.

The dojo has given me the unique opportunity to be with a diverse group of students. I would not trade this experience for anything else. To be true to one’s self is a guide taught to me by a true master, Soke-Shodai Ralph Parcell.

 

 

Thomas Atkins, Soke Dai

Seventh Degree Master, successor to the Soke.

 

 

 

  

 

  

Lance Long, Godan, 5th Degree Master

Began training in the Martial Arts in 1973. Studied Karate and Ju-Jitsu.

Started training in Okinawan Martial Arts under Master Ralph Parcell in 1977.
Continued Training in 1982 with Soke Shodai Ralph Parcell in Kyushiki-Ryu Kempo Jutsu
Appointed to Society of Shihan in 1991 ( Master student of Soke)

Appointed as Training Coordinator by Soke Nidai  2016

Senior instructor in all facets of the Art and Dojo training
Weapons instructor in the Katana and Jo staff 

 

Steve Rector, Godan, 5th Degree Master

Began martial arts training in 1967 at Michigan State University.

Started  Kyushiki-Ryu in 1988.  Fifth Degree Master and adult class instructor.

Black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Trained in Shorin-ryu, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Gong and Nunchaku. 

 

 

Adam Rector, Sandan, 3rd Degree Black Belt

 Began training in the Martial Arts in 2003. Started Kyushiki-Ryu Kempo Jutsu in 2005, became Shodan in 2009.

Currently serves on the Faculty in the Martial Arts Program at Indiana University and travels to train, teach, and perform martial arts and stage combat across the country.

 His martial journey has seen him teaching children, adults, students, and stunt performers and taken him as far as Okinawa, China, and Brunei.

He holds undergraduate degrees from Indiana University in both Physics and Martial Arts Training Methodologies as well as a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology. He is also a graduate of the International Stunt School and a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors

 

 

 

Greg Shreve, Nidan, 2nd Degree Black Belt

Holds second degree black belt and is instructor for kids class on Saturdays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Yeager, Nidan, Second Degree Black Belt

Adult Class instructor, currently working toward third Degree Black Belt.

Also trained in Archery.

 

 

 

 

Fredo Figueroa, Shodan, First Degree Black Belt

Adult Class instructor, currently working toward second Degree Black Belt.

Also trained in Boxing.

 

 

 

 

Justin Gold, Shodan, First Degree Black Belt

Kids Class instructor, currently working toward second Degree Black Belt.