The Host 

Jeremiah K.

My passion for educating and bringing awareness in Self Defense, can be traced as far back as my late teenage years, when I started my training taking private lessons in Okinawan Karate. That training lasted almost 2 years, and was what triggered my interest for Self Defense. I learned that it was important to know that in Okinawan Karate, the "meaning" was more stressed than the "how" the technique is often executed. 

In my 30’s I started training again , I have over 14 years of experience in  MMA

 ( Mixed Martial Arts ). 

My Ranks: 

Shodan 1’st Degree Black Belt -  in Kōdōkan Judo at SOUTH TEXAS JUDO CLUB, under Sensei Patrick Psenak. ( currently attending ) 

Red belt - in Ju•KI•Do at PKI MMA under the instruction of Kyoshi Ivan Ujueta & Sensei Scottie C. Jackson. ,( PKI MMA ) A blend of Mixed Martial Art styles with a traditional teaching. Styles are ( Judo , Japanese Jujitsu, BJJ, Aikido , Goju Ryu , American Kenpo , Hapkido , Shotokan Karate Do , Tang Soo Do ,  Kyokushin Karate, Wing Chung , Tai Chi Chuan , 5 Animal Form Kung Fu , Zujitsu 

Also experienced in Filipino Kali ( Escrima , Arnis) Stick & Knife fighting , and CCS ( Close Combat System ) 

Coaching Certificates at : 

USJA, USA JUDO

Worked with :

Some SAPD officers in private lessons, Army Combatives teaching Combat Judō techniques  , and BCFS Human Trafficking Division teaching Situational Awareness and some Self Defense techniques. 

Competition Experience 

2015-Martial Arts Championship  ( 1’st place  Kata & Sparring ) 

2015 & 2016 - PKIMMA Tournament ( 1’st Kata & Sparring , 2 wins in a Free style Ju•KI•Mite Bout )

2016- Texas State Championship ( 1’st place Kata & Sparring ) 

2017- Mongoose Open  ( 1’st place Kata & Sparring ) 

2018- Mongoose Open ( 1’st place Sparring , 2’nd place Kata , 3’rd place Grappling ) 

I’ve been in the medical field doing Orthotics & Prosthetics from 2000 to present. In 2013 - present  I’ve been a contractor for the Army as a O&P technician for Wounded Warriors & Vets .