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School operated by
Shihan Raymond W. Martin
10th Degree Black Belt - M.K.S. Karate
5th Degree Black Belt - Ji Do Kwon, Tae Kwon Do
2nd Degree Black Belt - Isshinryu Karate
1rst Degree Brown Belt - United States Judo Federation
Purple Belt Royler Gracie's Brazilian jiu-jitsu
HISTORY OF THE MARTIN'S KARATE
The roots of MKS were sparked by an interest in Isshinryu Karate, which was the first style that Shihan Martin was exposed to. In 1964, Shihan started Isshinryu Karate under Mr. Edmund Alexander. He continued under Mr. Don Nagle, from whom he recieved his black belt At that time, other martial arts were being introduced to this country, in particular Tae Kwon Do, which is of Korean origin and placed heavy emphasis on kicking techniques. One of the most repected instructors in this style was Mr. Chung Koo Kim, whom Shihan Martin continued his martial arts education.
In order to expand the scope of the MKS system, classical boxing and kick boxing were introduced in the early 1970's. Two of the most notable fighters at that time were Mr. Chuck Norris and Mr. Joe Lewis, both of whom had a distinct influence on Shihan's thinking.
These men did a great deal of cross training, which Shihan felt was beneficial to the MKS system. To further round out the system Shihan has continued his martial arts education with the study of Judo under Olympic Coach Yoshida Yonezuka and Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Royler Gracie. During the last 32 years MKS has grown under the direction of Shihan Martin, who continues to train for the purpose of expanding the knowledge of MKS. Shihan has taught many of the instructors in the local area and continues to train people from other styles and organizations. Many of whom, have gone to operate schools of their own
Northeast region P.K.A. referee (P.K.A. = Professional Karate Association).
Has appeared numerious times on ESPN (Cable Television Network).
Chief referee for the World Karate Association's Light/Heavy Weight World Title Fight involving Don Wilson - Herb Thompson in Westchester, New York.
Referee for Ernie Hart - Robert Ryan P.K.A. World Weight Title Match, Providence, Rhode Island.
Referee P.K.A. World Title Light/Heavy Weight Dan Macaruso - Carl Beamin, Providence, Rhode Island.
Head referee All-American Karate Championship (Full Contact Matches), Madison Square Garden, New York.
He was appointed Chairman of the Central New Jersey Area Nominating Committee for Who' Who in American Martial Arts. In that capacity he was asked to identify worthy individuals for listing in the publication.
In addition to his teaching and other Martial Arts related activities, he has written a weekly column for the Youth Sporting News.
Featured in the History of American Karate, by R. L. Reilly. Has appeared on "C.B.S. Sports Spectacular."
SOME OF SHIHAN MARTIN'S CREDITS
1965 New Jersey Karate Championships - First Place - Brown Belt Division.
1966 American Okinawan Karate Association - Semi-Annual Shia Best Competitor - Brown Belt Division.
1966 New York State Karate Championships - First Place - Black Belt Division.
1966 Black Belt Karate Championships - Second Place.
1966 Selected by Mr. S. Henry Cho as one of the ten best free-fighters in the United States and Canada, for the Tournament of Champions.
1967 East -West Open Karate Championships - First Place - Black Belt Division.
1967 East Coast Open Karate Championships - First Place - Black Belt Division.
1967 Selected, for a second time, by Mr. S. Henry Cho as one of the ten best free-fighters in the United States and Canada, for the Tournament of Champions.
1968 Tri-State Karate Championships - Second Place - Black Belt Division.
1969 East Coast Open Karate Tournament - Finalist - Black Belt Division.
1969 First Connecticut Professional Karate Tournament Winner - Heavy Weight Black Belt Divison.
1969 New York State Professional Karate Tournament Winner - Heavy Weight Black Belt Division.
1970 National Karate Championships - Finalist - Heavy Weight Division.
SHIHAN MARTIN'S KARATE COMPETITION RECORD
M.K.S. Karate - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Cardio Kickboxing
PICTURES.....(last updated 9/98).....
M.K.S. LINKS........
Link to Ji Do Kwan Association's tribute to Master Chung Koo Kim (1938 - 1995)
Link to armlock.com (Louis Vintalaro Web Page)
Link to Royler Gracie Web Page
for more information call
(732) - 988 - 7669
