Our Instructors
C.R. Braun, Renshi
Braun Renshi began training in the martial arts in 1986. Originally he was taught Shorei Kempo Karate, but has also added many other styles to his skills over the past 38 years. Braun Renshi currently holds black belts in 2 systems of Karate, Aikido, and is the current national instructor in Feeding Crane Kung Fu.
Braun founded BKMA in 199
Braun Renshi began training in the martial arts in 1986. Originally he was taught Shorei Kempo Karate, but has also added many other styles to his skills over the past 38 years. Braun Renshi currently holds black belts in 2 systems of Karate, Aikido, and is the current national instructor in Feeding Crane Kung Fu.
Braun founded BKMA in 1996 as a way to help students learn martial arts who normally would not be able to attend classes due to financial reasons. Now, Braun welcomes everyone to the dojo who is willing to follow the path of the martial arts and learn SanHoDo Budo.
To learn more about Braun Renshi, please visit his personal website : https://martialarts4peace.com/
Andrew Woods Sensei
Starting his training at the age of 8 in Shorei Ryu Karate, Woods came to BKMA and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the highest ranked members currently in BKMA.
Woods has trained in many styles, including; Karate, Shihequan, Aikido, and Escrima.
In the fall of 2019, Woods earned his yudansha (black belt) and became the first
Starting his training at the age of 8 in Shorei Ryu Karate, Woods came to BKMA and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the highest ranked members currently in BKMA.
Woods has trained in many styles, including; Karate, Shihequan, Aikido, and Escrima.
In the fall of 2019, Woods earned his yudansha (black belt) and became the first black belt within the SanHoDo system. He is currently teaches the weekend classes with Braun Sensei.
The houte brothers (Sempai)
Joshua (left) and Steven (right) Houte started with BKMA back in 2012, essentially they have grown up in our dojo.
These two have show great dedication and discipline to the martial arts and their dojo. They lead by example, showing the students of our club what a true martial art student should be.
This has been a family affair, with th
Joshua (left) and Steven (right) Houte started with BKMA back in 2012, essentially they have grown up in our dojo.
These two have show great dedication and discipline to the martial arts and their dojo. They lead by example, showing the students of our club what a true martial art student should be.
This has been a family affair, with their father also training with them at our dojo.
Both of them are currently on leave from our club since their enlistment into the USMC.
Jennifer Parker Sempai
Since about 2001, Jen Parker Sempai has been a normal presence at the dojo where she is constantly helping others all the while training herself. Along with her children, she has earned a midgrade rank within the SanHoDo system and was promoted to Sempai in the spring of 2025.
She is also well trained in Feeding Crane Kung Fu.