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In Japanese martial arts, the term Atemi designates blows to the body, as opposed to twisting

of joints, strangleholds, holding techniques and throws. An atemi can be a complete

technique in of its self, and are also often used to briefly break an opponent's balance and/or

concentration. A painful but non-fatal blow to an area such as the eyes, face, or some

vulnerable part of the abdomen can open the way for a more damaging techniques, such as a

throw or joint lock. Even if the blow does not land, the opponent can be distracted, and may

instinctively contort their body (e.g., jerking their head back from a face strike) in such a way

that they lose their balance. more info...

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Certified Atemi–Ryu Ju-Jitsu
Instructors List as of January 2012
1) Grandmaster Leo Velasquez 10th Dan
2) Chief Professor Arturo Morrea 9th Dan
3) Professor Tony Duarte 7th Dan
4) Shihan Gus Hernandez 6th Dan
5) Cheif Shihan Scotty Lackey 6th Dan
6) Shihan Orlando Lopez 6th Dan
7) (Pending)Shihan Joe Rodriguez 5th Dan
8) Shihan-Dai Angel Rodriguez 4th Dan
10) (Pending)Shihan-Dai Betty Erskine 4th Dan
11) Shihan-Dai Mike Grogan 4th Dan
12) Shihan-Dai J. Lorraine Guerra 4th Dan
13) Shihan-Dai Ricky Lastra 4th Dan
14) Taishi Fernando Rodriguez 3rd Dan
17) (Pending)Taishi James Cuervo 3rd Dan
18) Taishi Anthony Bain 3rd Dan
19) Taishi Maribel Martinez 3rd Dan
20) Taishi Ruben Vila 3rd Dan
21) Taishi Eddie Toribio 3rd Dan
22) Sensei Samantha Chenique 2nd Dan
23) Jr. Sensei Jordan Chenique JR. 2nd Dan
24) Sensei Frankie Valle 2nd Dan
25) Sensei Jose Vazqeuz 2nd Dan
26) Sensei Orexmth DelaVega 2nd Dan
27) (Pending)Sensei Jorje Cabbrera 1st Dan
28) (Pending)Sensei Bill Fullon 1st Dan
29) Sensei Euqenio Legra 1st Dan
30) Sensei Juan Garcia 1st Dan
31) Sensei El Quby Campbell 1st Dan
32) Sensei Sheila Valdez 1st Dan
33) Sensei Carlos Cata 1st Dan
34) Sensei Abel Rivas 1st Dan
35) Sensei Angie Rodriguez 1st Dan
Pending Instructors will be removed after 6 months if not certified by then

Certified Chendokan Aikido
Instructors List as of January 2012
1) Shihan Lioni Velasquez 5th Dan
2) Shihan Rick Bell 5th Dan
4) Shihan-Dai Arturo Morrea 4th Dan
5) Shihan-Dai Ricky Lastra 4th Dan
6) Taishi Frankie Valle 3rd Dan
7) Taishi Geoge Foiles 3rd Dan
8) (Pending)Sensei Pedro Penabad 2nd Dan
9) Sensei Mark Sternlight 3rd Dan
10) Sensei Don Bell 2nd Dan
11) Sensei Stephen Carpeter 3rd Dan
12) Sensei Micheal Salley 3rd Dan
13) Sensei Ken Morris 2nd Dan
14) Sensei El Quby Campbell 2nd Dan
15) Sensei Ruben Vila 2nd Dan
16) Sensei Eddie Toribio 2nd Dan
17) Sensei Joan Guerra 1st Dan
18) Sensei Fernando Rodriguez 1st Dan
19) Sensei Tony Duarte 1st Dan
20) Sensei Jared Wilson 1st Dan
21) Sensei Kelly Folles 1st Dan
22) Sensei Scott Lackey 1st Dan
23) Sensei Plinio Romero 1st Dan
24) Sensei Orlando Lopez 1st Dan
Pending Instructors will be removed after 6 months if not certified by then

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