"I loved the [presentation]. It provided useful physical techniques that every woman should know, while providing sound advice for peace of mind. The teacher was patient and demonstrated techniques at a pace that beginners to advanced fighters would be able to follow. I would love if this turned into an option for a club so that more information could be covered over a longer span of time!"

K.V.
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"Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. "

Psalm 144:1

About the Instructor

ERIK T. AKUTAGAWA
Head Instructor

2 Black Belt world titles at the International Karate Championships in Long Beach, California
Promoted to Black Belt by Vinton Koklich, Dian Tanaka, Ed Parker, and the International Kenpo Karate Association (IKKA)

Promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt & given Head Instructor's certification by Vinton Koklich, Sig Kufferath, Joseph Halbuna, and the United World Martial Arts Federation (UWMAF) and the IKKA
Martial arts consultant in the motion picture industry, and a published writer on Christian martial arts
Inspirational speaker and seminar leader for colleges, churches, ministries, fellowships, companies, and sports teams on:

- The 3 P's to becoming a champion in everything you do
- Finding CHI in CHRIST
- Self defense & street awareness from a Christian foundation
- Spiritual Muscle
- Boyz II MOG (Men Of God)
- Developing Godly responses to anger
- Personal testimony with martial arts demonstration

Some of the organizations that have invited Mr. Akutagawa:

- Pepperdine University
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- UCLA AACF
- UCLA KACF (now UCLA Crossroads Campus Ministry)
- Pacific Coast Japanese Conference
- Marina Christian Fellowship
- First Chinese Baptist Church, Los Angeles
- Anaheim Free Methodist Church
- Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church
- Del Rey Hills Evangelical Free Church
- Los Angeles Holiness Church

Co-director of the Kenpo Ohana 2011 charity benefit camp, raising funds for:

- Missionaries in India who rescue children from the slave trade,
- Missionaries in Asia who run an orphanage and school,
- The Royal Family Kids Camp, who ministers to abused children
Performance Coach at Competitive Spirit, where people can find, learn, and develop the self discipline of the martial arts and the success in life that comes with it, but without the physical training.

Training for almost 35 years with other world champions, law enforcement, private bodyguards, security, and military
Teaching martial arts for 30 years, including group classes, seminars, and private lessons
Member of CoachVille, "the premiere community for coaches"
Member of Karate for Christ International and Grace Martial Arts Fellowship.
Graduate of UCLA Engineering
Former high school Sunday School teacher and worship team leader
Faithful husband & father

VICTORY KARATE
info@victorykarate.com
(310) 448-7542

"I attended the Christianity and Martial Arts convocation on April 19th and I left feeling extremely humbled and enlightened. Your message innervated my spirit when I was struggling to find balance in my life spiritually, academically, and physically...Before I left my dorm, I said mockingly to my roommate, 'Christianity and Martial Arts...let's see how they tie these two together.' But I was extremely impressed with your presentation. You helped put my life in perspective when I desperately needed it."

H. C.,
College student

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Kenpo Ohana 2011 charity benefit camp
Thank you to all who attended!

All net proceeds went to support:
1. Missionaries in India who rescue children from the slave trade,
2. Missionaries in Asia who run an orphanage and school,
3. The Royal Family Kids Camp, who ministers to abused children

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"Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. " Psalm 144:1

About the Instructor

Request Victory Karate to come share our message with your group!

"Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. "

Psalm 144:1