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Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai Instructors
 Kyoshi Robert Kristensen began his training (self
defense) while on tour in Vietnam in 1970. His formal training was later
started under the direction of Shihan Dale Jenkins (high ranking Dan of Master
Nagle and President of Jersey Judo Karate Kai). He has earned the ranks of 8th
degree Black Belt (Hachi-Dan) and Kyoshi from Hanshi William H. Duessel in
Isshinryu Karate, second degree Black Belt (Ni-Dan) in Goju-Ryu under the
training of Sensei Teruo Chinen of Jundokan International, and first degree
Black Belt (Sho-Dan) at the Jersey Judo Karate Kai. Prior to moving to Texas,
Kyoshi Kristensen was the Vice President of Sussex County Karate Academies,
with students numbering more than 250.
Kyoshi Kristensen, who turned 50 in July of 1998 and still competes,
currently trains with Hanshi William H. Duessel, 9th degree Black Belt, and
became the Vice President of the Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame in May, 2004.
He holds numerous competitive titles, recently including: U.S.K.A. - 1st &
2nd place Kata, Weapons & Kumite in all tournaments attended, 1994 &
'95, U.S.M.A. - 1st Master's Kata & Weapons in all tournaments attended,
1994, '95, & '96, I.W.K.A. - top 3 1994, '96, & '97, Isshinryu Hall Of
Fame top 3 for 1995 & '98, and is a Top 10 competitor in the state of Texas
for the TKL, years 1995, '96, '97, and '98.
Kyoshi Kristensen's honors, awards and certifications include:
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Kyoshi
Kristensen 2005 Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame inductee - Visit the
official IHOF website for more information. |
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Goodwill
Ambassador, Action Martial Arts Magazine, 2004 |
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World
Martial Arts Hall of Fame - Master of the Year, 2004 |
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United
States Isshinryu Karate Association - Outstanding Isshinryu Karate Promoters, 2003 |
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World
Karate Union Hall of Fame - Master Instructor of the Year, June 2002 |
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Inductee,
Action Magazine Martial Arts Hall of Fame |
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Inductee,
World Head of Families Sokeship Council Hall of Fame (Isshinryu Man of the
Year, September 2000) |
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Inductee,
Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Master Instructor of the Year, Okinawan
Division, May 1997) |
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Inductee,
International Martial Arts Hall of Fame |
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Representative,
Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame |
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US
Representative-Texas, Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame |
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State
Representative, United States Isshinryu Karate Association |
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State
Representative, Isshinryu World Karate Association |
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Member,
United Isshinyru Council |
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Member,
International Police Tactics Instructors Association |
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Certified
Aerobics Instructor |
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Taught
Aerobics and Cardio-Kickboxing Classes at Exxon Metroplex Club, Exxon-Mobil
Corporation, Nissan Corporation, Fitness World, Irving Fitness, etc. |
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Certified
Personal Trainer |
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Certified
Spinning (Stationary Bicycle) Instructor |
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Appeared
on two episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger television series as an action
stunt man |
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Click
here to see Kyoshi Kristensen's diet. |
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