Our Instructors
C.R. Braun, Renshi
The "Frozen Crane"
Braun Renshi, also known as “Frozen Crane,” began his martial arts training in 1986. Initially trained in Okinawan Kempo Karate, he has since expanded his knowledge to include multiple disciplines. Braun currently holds black belts in two systems of Karate as well as Aikido/Kenjutsu, holds a title of Pankratiastēs (Παγκρ
The "Frozen Crane"
Braun Renshi, also known as “Frozen Crane,” began his martial arts training in 1986. Initially trained in Okinawan Kempo Karate, he has since expanded his knowledge to include multiple disciplines. Braun currently holds black belts in two systems of Karate as well as Aikido/Kenjutsu, holds a title of Pankratiastēs (Παγκρατιαστής) in Pankration and he serves as an international instructor in Feeding Crane Kung Fu.
Beyond martial arts, Braun brings a deep background in public service. He is a former U.S. Army infantry soldier (11B A/B) and has worked as a firefighter/EMT, trauma technician, and emergency room nurse.
In 1996, Braun founded his dojo to provide martial arts training to students who might otherwise be unable to attend due to financial limitations. Today, he welcomes all who are willing to walk the path of martial arts and study his personal system, SanHoDo Budo.
Braun lives in southeastern Wisconsin with his wife and children.
To learn more, please visit: 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.