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Mr. Middleton
Is the "2nd Highest Ranking Instructor In Kansas City"

He has an unprecedented 2 "Best Black Belt Tests" (June of 1996 & June 2003). Mr. Middleton held the title of "Competitor Of The Year" for three consecutive years (until this award was retired)

Mr. Middleton started practicing Chinese Kenpo in 1981. He was ranked 1st "Nationally" in Kenpo forms, sparring and weapons during his tournament training. With over 100 placings and awards, including "Instructor Of The Year".

He is instructed by Mr. Gibbins, who has been in business for over 25 years. Mr. Gibbins has also won "Black Belt Of The Year" and "Manager Of The Year" with AKKA.

Mrs. Middleton started with AKKA in 1997. She is a fourth degree black belt. Her favorite kata is Long 4 and she has too many favorite techniques to pick just one. Her favorite martial arts movie stars are Jackie Chan, Jet Li and any woman who can hold her own.

Mrs. Beach started with AKKA in 1999. In 2005, she received the award for the Most Improved Student. She is a third degree black belt. She also teaches our Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes.

Mr. Linard started with AKKA in 2001. He is a second degree black belt. His favorite kata is Long 4 and his favorite techniques are Seven Swords and Thundering Hammers.

Mr. Fahnestock is a second degree black belt. His favorite quote:
"Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the cat.
"I don't much care where," said Alice.
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the cat.

Mr. Schee started with AKKA in 2002. He is a second degree black belt. His favorite kata is Long 5 and his favorite technique is Hand of Death. He is also one of our ju-jitsu instructors.

Ms. Schee started with AKKA in 2002. She is third degree junior black belt. She's found that karate has helped her hold her own against her two older brothers.

Mr. Hanchette started with AKKA in 2005. He is a first degree black belt. His favorite kata is Boxing Form and his favorite techniques are Chop to the Right, Eagle's Beak and Striking Fang. His favorite director of martial arts movies is Quentin Tarantino.

Mr. VanTuyl is a first degree black belt. His wife and children also train with him at AKKA. He is one of our ju-jitsu instructors.

Mrs. Holloway is a second degree black belt. She is also our webmaster.

Mr. Layton is a fourth degree black belt. He teaches our hands-on class and also teaches karate at the Northland's Salvation Army.