Sensei Phil Perez

     Sempai David McKnight

        Sempai Paul Collard

Sensei Phil Perez - Renshi, Rokudan

Formal Martial Arts Experience:

Sensei Perez started his martial arts training in 1966. He has achieved a Shodan (1st degree black belt) or better in Shotokan Karate-do, Gojuryu Karate-do, Kenpo Jujitsu and Yang Style Taijiquan* (T'ai-Chi Ch'uan).

In 1984, he started studying Matsumura Seito Shorinryu Karate-do and Kobu-do under Hanshi Fusei Kise. This art was called at that time and until the year 2000, the Ken Shin Kan Karate & Kobudo Association. This organization is now known as the Okinawan Matsumura Seito Shorinryu Karate & Kobudo Federation. He earned and was issued the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt) in this organization. Sensei Perez has earned and been issued the rank of Rokudan (6th degree black belt) as well as the Title of Renshi (Full Proficiency Teacher's License) in Matsumura Seito Shorinryu Karate, Hakutsuru & Kobudo by the late Kioshi Chuck Chandler under Hanshi Takaya Yabiku.

Sensei Perez started teaching martial arts in 1986. Sensei Perez has trained extensively in several other martial and related arts such as Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)*, Baguaquan (Pa-Qua Chuan)* and Qinjiquan (Ching-Ji Chuan)* under the late Master Zhan, Luping. He has also trained in Bajiquan (Pa-Chi Chuan)* under Master Kai Yu, Escrima (Arnis) (Filipino blade and stick martial art) under the late Professor Remy Presas, Okazaki Jujitsu & Seifukujitsu (Samurai Healing Arts) under the late Professor Sig Kufferath, Small Circle Jujitsu under the late Professor Wally Jay and las tbut in no way least: Matsumura Shorinryu Seito Karatejutsu, Hakutsuru & Kobujutsu as well as Kohokan Konanryu Karatejustu, Hakutsuru & Yamane Ryu Kobujutsu under the late Kioshi Chuck Chandler.

Sensei Perez has trained and certified the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Staff of Southern Maine Medical Center in Qi-gung.

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Mr. Perez produced a popular training video "Learning Tai Chi Chuan" in 1994.  

At left: an article authored by Mr. Perez was published in Tai Chi Magazine: (Vol. 31. No. 1) Feb./Mar. 2007. This magazine is the world's #1 leading publication dedicated to the Tai Chi Art Form. 

For over 20 years Mr. Perez offered therapeutic massage and shiatsu to the general public. Sensei Perez continues to practice but now only for a very limited number of long-time clients. Sensei Perez was privileged and honored to have worked on two U. S. Presidents and their families during his career as a therapist.

*Traditional Chinese Systems have no formal belt ranking system.

Personal:

Sensei Perez was born in Havana, Cuba and grew up in New York City. He received a Jesuit education at Fordham Preparatory School. Sensei Perez holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Stony Brook University. 

Sensei Perez was employed for many years as a commercial artist, graphic designer, commercial illustrator and advertising art director at various advertising agencies in New York City. Sensei Perez is a published illustrator and author. He also holds a U.S. Patent. 

Sensei Perez moved to Maine in 1983 because he came to a life altering realization that there is more to life than a big salary, a corner office, an expensive apartment, a fast car or professional awards. A happy marriage and family, along with a few true friends and the time and good health to enjoy both are far more rewarding and fulfilling.

Sempei David McKnight - Nidan

Sempei McKnight started his martial arts training with Sensei Perez in 1999. He has achieved a Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Matsumura Seito Karate-do & Kobudo at Northern Crane Martial Arts Association. More information to come.

Sempei Paul Collard - Shodan

Sempei Collard started his martial arts training with Sensei Perez in 2004. He has achieved a Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Matsumura Seito Karate-do & Kobudo at Northern Crane Martial Arts Association. More information to come.

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