Sensei Jeff Perkins
7th Degree Black Belt Isshinryu Karate
4th Degree Black Belt RyuKyu Kobudo
Jeff Perkins began his martial arts training in 1973 with an
Isshinryu Karate self defense class taught by his
brother-in-law, Edward Babicz. From this class he moved on to
formalized training in Isshinryu Karate at the Inkster, Michigan
Karate Dojo owned by Sensei Norbert Donnelly. This school
was formerly owned by Michigan Isshinryu pioneer, Sensei
Doug Noxon. Jeff was a successful tournament competitor in
the Michigan and surrounding area winning numerous honors
in Jiyu Kumite (free sparring), Bogu Kumite (full contact
sparring with body armor), Kata and Kobudo.

Jeff Perkins is currently a Police Lieutenant with 29 years
experience and the Officer-In-Charge of the Special Weapons
and Tactics Team (SWAT). He has an Associate in Arts Degree
in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science Degree in  Criminal
Justice, and is currently working on his Master of Science in
Business Administration Degree with a Certificate in Criminal
Justice Leadership.
1978 - Promoted to ShoDan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Isshinryu Karate by Sensei Edward Babicz.
1983 - Begins training under Sensei Sam Santilli and Sensei Willie Adams
     under the umbrella of the American Okinawan Karate Association (AOKA)
1983 - Promoted to NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Isshinryu Karate
   by Michigan representatives of the AOKA.
1986 - Begins learning Shorinjiryu, RyuKyu Kobudo and Kyusho Jutsu/Tuite application to kata
   from Sensei Roy Osborne
1986 - Promoted to SanDan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Isshinryu Karate
   by the National Board of Directors of the AOKA.
1990 - Begins further study of Isshinryu Karate under Sensei A.J. Advincula,
    1st generation student of Isshinryu's founder, Shimabuku Tatsuo.
1990 - Promoted to YonDan (4th Degree Black Belt) by Sensei A.J. Advincula.
1993 - Promoted to GoDan (5th Degree Black Belt) by Sensei A.J. Advincula.
1994 - 1st trip to Okinawa. Further study of Okinawa Karate and RyuKyu Kobudo
   under Tokumura Kensho Sensei and Iha Kotaro Sensei.
1997 - 2nd trip to Okinawa. Attend seminars with Akamine Eisuke Sensei's RyuKyu Kobudo group
   and Motoburyu with Uehara Seikichi Sensei.
1997 - Begins training with Sensei Sherman Harrill, 1st generation student of Isshinryu's founder
   Shimabuku Tatsuo Sensei. Learn specifically Kyusho Jutsu/Tuite application to kata and              
    martial power sources/body dynamics.
1998 - Promoted to NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in RyuKyu Kobudo RyuKonKai
    by Iha Kotaro Sensei.
1998 - Promoted to RokuDan (6th Degree Black Belt) in Isshinryu Karate
   by Sensei A.J. Advincula.
1999 - 3rd trip to Okinawa. Further study of Okinawa Karate Kobudo.
2002 - 4th trip to Okinawa. Further study of Okinawa Karate Kobudo
2002 - Promoted to SanDan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in RyuKyu Kobudo RyuKonKai
   by Iha Kotaro Sensei & Sensei A.J. Advincula.
2002 - Promoted to NaNaDan (7th Degree Black Belt) in Isshinryu Karate by Sensei A.J.          
   Advincula and the Okinawa Karate Kobudo IsshinKai at the 2002 IsshinKai Enbukai.
2003 - Anniversary of 30 years in the Okinawa Martial Arts.
2004 - 5th trip to Okinawa. Further study of Okinawa Karate Kobudo.
2004 - Promoted to YonDan (4th Degree Black Belt) in RyuKyu Kobudo RyuKonKai by Iha Kotaro      
            Sensei.
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