Kyoshi, Allen Bennett

Master Instructor

Shidoin Awarded: 1984

Shihan Awarded: 1994

Shodan:

Nidan:

Sandan:

Yondan:

Godan:

Rokudan:

Nanadan:

Renshi Awarded: 1999

Kyoshi Awarded: 2006

Director of the Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Kokusai Association of the Rocky Mountains

Karate Experience:

Over 40 years studying Okinawan Karate

Over 30 years studying Japanese Aikido

Over 30 years teaching Okinawan Karate

Over 20 years teaching Japanese Aikido

Studied Jeet Kune Do & Jun Fan Kung-Fu, from Sifu Mark Stewart starting 1991

Studied Okinawan Kobudo: Sai, Bo, Eku, Tonfa, Kama, Nun-chuku starting 1979

Allen Bennett has been involved in Uechi Ryu since the mid 1960's. He studied directly under Master James Thompson, and has been involved with the Uechi Ryu Kokusai organization since it's beginning. He has met and trained with martial artists such as Ernie Reyes Jr, Chuck Norris, and Steven Seagal. Shihan Bennett has also trained in Japan and Okinawa with the Shinjo and Uechi Family. Shihan Bennett has entered in the Okinawan World Championship held in Okinawa, Japan multiple times, placing 9th in the world twice.

Shihan Bennett has had multiple dojo locations across the United States; Florida, Michigan, Indiana, and Colorado. There are currently 33 black belts under Shihan Bennett. Some of his black belts have opened up their own dojo locations in Florida, Michigan, Philadelphia, and even Guam and Tokyo for a time, while some have taught while in the marines.

Meaningful Awards:

1st place, Uechi Ryu National Championship

Antioch, Cal. 1991: Hosted by Alan Dollar

Black Belt Men, Heavy Weight Division - Fighting

1st place, Uechi Ryu Regional Championship

Black Belt Men Division - Kata

2nd place, Michigan National Championship

Black Belt Men, Heavy Weight Division - Fighting

3rd place, Michigan National Championship

Black Belt Men, Heavy Weight Division - Fighting

2nd place, Florida National Championship

Black Belt Men, Heavy Weight Division - Fighting