"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.
College student
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"Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. "
Psalm 144:1
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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 martial arts, health and fitness, and faith
Inspirational speaker and seminar leader for colleges, churches, ministries, fellowships, companies, and sports teams on:

Co-director of the Kenpo Ohana 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
Participants gathered together from England, Japan, the East Coast, the Pacific Northwest, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, Fresno, and throughout Southern California to help children in need.
Performance Coach with Competitive Spirit Performance Coaching Services, 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 30 years with other world champions, Olympians, UFC competitors, law enforcement, private bodyguards, security, and military
Teaching martial arts for 25 years, including group classes, seminars, and private lessons
Member of
Karate for Christ International, and recipient of the KFCI 2012 Instructor of the Year and 2012 "Cross Bearer" awards.
Member of CoachVille,
"the premiere community for coaches"
Graduate of UCLA Engineering
Dean of Men for Pacific Coast Japanese Conference High School Camp
Security for Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church AWANA and VBS children's programs
Advisor for Venice Church High School young men's program
Co-director for Men's Retreat
Former high school Sunday School teacher and worship team leader
Faithful husband & father
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