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Roy D. Davis III, a Senior student of Richard P. Baillargeon, founder of NKJU, And trained directly under Sensei Baillargeon from 1973 to 1987. After Mr. B’s passing Kaicho has continued his training under the lineage of Shogo Kuniba through Kaicho Butch Velez of AGK and Soshi Hugh Kelly of UMAAI.
J.W. Fox began Karate in January 1980 in Asheville, NC. Early training included Shotokan, Shito-Ryu, and jujitsu; he later added boxing, Muay Thai, Grappling, and BJJ. He trained under elite fighters including the late Joe Lewis (3x World Heavyweight Champion), Benny “The Jet” Urquidez (six-time world champion), and the late Asa Gordan, blending styles into his own.
He started point fighting at age 7, finishing state runner-up his first year and becoming state champion at 8. He turned pro at 17 and developed a devastating striking style.
Fox holds numerous state and national titles, including Battle of Atlanta, Dixieland Nationals, and Bluegrass Nationals. He was ranked #2 welterweight in the world by Black Belt magazine. He later competed successfully in MMA, Ring Extreme Fighting (bare knuckle), Arctic Combat, and K-1.
John started training in Kong Shin Bup Hapkido headed by GM Rudy Timmerman. He later served as an Infantryman in the US Army, and began training Yang Style Tai Chi, Cheng Man Ching Short Form Tai Chi, Tai Kwon Dom Bujinkan, Hoshin Roshi Ryu, Goju Ryu, Hakko Ryu, Silat, Kobudo and Gracie Jujitsu.
John always had a passion for training with his 3 main mentors: Butch Velez, Dr. Victor Ferros and Sensei Gus Daniels. John served as Fuku-Kaicho of AGK under Kaicho Velez, is a Sr. Instructor in JKD, 3rd dan in Filipino Martial Arts, 1st Dan in Dose Pares Multi-System under Dr. Ferreros. He’s also a Black Belt Judo Instructor under Sensei Daniels accredited by USA Judo.
Jay Bainter began his training at the age of 16. He is Kaicho's oldest student and was one to be reckoned with at tournaments. Jay was very quick in picking up kata and Kubudo weapons and is very knowledgable in the technical aspects of Kihon/Waza.
Jim Creamer Sr. has been with Kaicho Davis for over 10 years. He is very meticulous in his studies and strives for perfection, and is very open-minded to the challenges martial arts presents. His patience with others is notable.
Started his martial arts training under Sensei Davis. Brandon is an extremely fast learner and is known for his ability to take kata and break it down in such a way that makes it easier to learn and understand by all ranks.
Rupert Dyre "MD" began his training with Kaicho in 2007. Doc's strong point is the ability to think out of the box. He looks at techniques in a mechanical and anatomical aspect which most Karateka is unable to do. Having this ability allows him to know what works and what does not.
Ramon J. Fajardo first began his martial arts training in Shotokan until his career as an Attorney took him to Georgia. There he met Kaicho Davis and has been a member of NKJU for over seven years. Ray strives for perfection and has become an inspiration to all those who know him.
Roy was lucky enough to have a Navy Dad, moving to Japan when he was 5. He started with Judo as his first art and developed a passion for everything Martial (especially Ninja, Samurai, Robots and weird Bug Monsters). In his teens, he studied NKJU at the ECSK dojo earning his 1st Dan, and for the last 30 years has been exploring Chinese Styles, Aikido, LSWC and other progressive arts. Currently, he's training in the Able Shepherd Response program in Colorado.
John Casterline received the rank of Shodan in 1966 in Go Shin Jitsu while serving in the USAF. As an Air Police John had the opportunity to train in variety of other martial art systems. After returning to the USA John met Shogo Kuniba’s IKKU and received the rank Sandan in 1974. And later became a member of the NKJU and received the rank Rokudan prior to Richard P. Baillargeon. passing on Feb. 1989. John is now a member of NKJU and NKJUI and representative for the State of New York and a Dan board member under the leadership of Kaicho Roy D. Davis III. John has been in the martial arts for over sixty years and still actively trains and teaches. Unlike so many organizational leaders that are overweight out of shape. NKJU leaders train and carry on the values of the martial arts.
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