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Sean P. Kelley
Chinese Karate Federation (CKF) President Sean P. Kelley is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate, and the owner and head instructor of Kelley Karate Center, Inc. in Greenacres, Florida. Mr. Kelley is well known for his ability to teach students from the youngest kenpoists through advanced adults. In addition to his regular classes and private students, he has taught throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Chile. In 2007, Mr. Kelley was featured in the South American magazine "EL Budoka" with Maestro Roberto Vidal.
Training History
Sean Kelley began his martial arts traning in Moo Duk Kwan in 1975 under Francisco Conde, earning his Black Belt in 1983.
However, when he met Grandmaster Ed Parker in 1978, Mr. Kelley developed an appreciation and respect for the art of American Kenpo. When he moved to Florida in 1983, Sean Kelley began serious training in Mr. Parker's art, opening his own Kenpo school in 1985. During this time, he organized and hosted seminars featuring instructors such as Ed Parker, Bill Wallace, Joe Lewis, Jeff Speakman and Billy Blanks.
In 1992, Sean Kelley became a student of Parker Kenpo instructor, Lee Wedlake, Jr. of Fort Myers, Florida. Mr. Kelley and Mr. Wedlake have collaborated in promoting the Florida Kenpo Camp three-day seminars held yearly at Kelley Karate Center. Guest instructors have included such outstanding kenpoists as Michael Robert Pick, Richard 'Huk' Planas, Frank Trejo, Tom Kelly, Gil Hibben, Lee Wedlake, and David Hebler. Presently, Mr. Kelley trains under Grandmaster Michael Robert Pick.
Mr. Kelley's rank advancements:
- Promoted to 5th Degree in 1995 by 8th Degree Lee Wedlake
- Promoted to 6th Degree in 1999 by 9th Degree Richard 'Huk' Planas, first generation Parker Black Belt and ten-year Vice President of Ed Parker's IKKA
- Promoted to 5th Degree in 2000 by kickboxing legend Joe Lewis in Joe Lewis' American Karate Systems.
- Promoted to 7th Degree in 2007 by 10th Degree Michael Robert Pick, first generation Parker Black Belt.
Awards, Citations and Affiliations
- Youngest martial artist included in the 2001 book, THE JOURNEY, the Oral Histories of 24 of the Most proficiant American Kenpoists of Today
- Voted into "who's Who" of Martial Arts in 1992 by KARATE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
- Chosen for the Crime Stoppers Award in 1989 by the Palm Beach Crime Prevention Association
- Awarded "Citizen of the Month" in 1987 by the TOWN CRIER NEWSPAPER
- Member of Bill Wallace's Superfoot Systems
- Member of Joe Lewis' American Karate Systems
- Appeared in 2007 movie "Protecting the King" a D. Edward Stanley production
- Created TCB Security/Safety Patrol for Private and Corporate Security
in Palm Beach County along with Brian Phelan.
- Received 2007-2008 Sacc Award from Hagen Ranch Elementary School as a P.E. Coach/ Instructor.
- Awarded "Dare to Care" award 03/12/08 from Palm Beach Guardian Angels director Richard Head
for Crime Prevention & Safety training for over 20 years.
- Appeared as a Guest on the Danny& Theresa Zaino Martial Arts
Radio show along with GM Dave Hebler, GM Mike Pick, and
David Stanley as a Featured episode. Log onto the official
Web site http://www.actionradio.net/
- Featured in the July 2008 "Inside Kung-Fu" magazine with GM Dave Hebler
The Guardian Angels
The Guardian Angel Motto "Dare to Care" embodies Mr. Kelley's concern for the community. A long-time friend of Guardian Angel founder Curtis Sliwa, Mr. Kelley has been the South Florida Coordinator of the Guardian Angels for over sixteen years, and actively patrols the streets to deter crime and gang activity.
For more information on Mr. Kelley and the Kelley Karate Center, please visit
www.seankelley.com
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