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1010 Overlook Ridge Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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M.A.X. Dojo American Kenpo Karate Instructors

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of American Kenpo karate and other martial arts. They have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our instructors have attained advanced levels in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students.

Mr. William Kongaika Chief Instructor/Owner USA	Mr. Kongaika was the former Manager and Chief Head Instructor at Ed Parker’s original Pasadena Studio and was personally instructing many Kenpo black belts as well as Black Belts from other martial arts backgrounds. His goal is to perpetuate the art of Kenpo by not compromising the quality and substance of the system. The art of Kenpo evolves by applying the universal principles and concepts of motion and adding upon the base of the system -- not by deleting. He hopes to play a significant role in helping to unite our Kenpo family together again—believing that we can continue to grow by unifying our talents for the benefit of our own students. Today...and as a respected 6th Degree Black belt, he continues his quest to keep Kenpo alive and keep the flame burning by opening up his own studio called "M.A.X. Dojo" ....Read More
Contact Information	maxdojo@yahoo.com TEL: 626-255-4998
Mr. Maurice Gomez Head Instructor USA	Under the guidance of Mr. William Kongaika, Mr. Gomez has proven himself to be a very influential martial artist gaining the respect of many students, martial artists, athletes and especially many "kenpoist" around the world. He has always been influenced by the martial arts since he was a child and began his training at Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate at the original Pasadena Studio. He has also trained under the likes of Grand Master, Mr. Frank Trejo & also Mr. Rick Jeffcoat, of Scholar & Warrior Kenpo Karate. Mr. Gomez continues to be a large part of the instruction and training here at MAX Dojo Kenpo Karate. He also runs his own "private" location in Monrovia, California and is offering Kenpo classes to everybody of all ages. We asked one student from Diamond Bar to say something about Mr. Gomez and they stated "Honestly, If you blink, you'll miss what happened....he's so fast...explosive!... I think he's a great instructor as well because he teaches you the why's, not just the how's. Every class is ALWAYS an eye opening experience. He's amazing and it's an honor to be taught by him!". One student from Monrovia said "Mr. Gomez is really good and classes are very fun. Since I started a few years back, I've gained so much self confidence, energy and strength. I'm very happy" Please contact Mr. Gomez for more information about his location and class times.
Contact Information	mgomez@maxdojo.com TEL: 626-831-6953
Mr. Chris Müeller Head Instructor Germany	Born in Germany in 1972 Mr. Chris Mueller began his Martial Arts training at the age of seven with the art of Judo. After trying several other sports, such as soccer and table tennis, Mr. Mueller returned to the Martial Arts in 1985, and began studying Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate under Christian Springer at the age of 13. It didn't take long that he realized that Kenpo would become his livelong passion. In 1986 Mr. Mueller began successfully competing in tournaments around Europe: West-German Champion (freestyle), 2^nd place at the German Master Series (freestyle), 2^nd place at the Pon Do Kwan Championships (forms and freestyle) just to name a few. Mr. Mueller is one of the few German Kenpoists that have met, and trained with Mr. Ed Parker personally during his visit in 1989. ....Read More
Contact Information	chris.mueller@maxdojo.de
Mr. Chris Moreno Head Instructor Santa Clarita	Chris Moreno started studying Kenpo Karate at Mr. Parker's original Pasadena studio at age 18. Little did he know then, that this hobby would turn into a life long passion. Mr. Moreno studied under Grand Master, Frank Trejo, Mr. Tommy Chavies and Mr. Girard at the Pasadena studio for 3 years. He continued to study under Mr. Chavies exclusively for several years and currently studies, proudly, under the direction of Mr. William Kongaika. Mr. Moreno opened his "private" studio in Santa Clarita in May 2006 teaching children and adults. Mr. Moreno also offers a family class, which allows parents and their children to study together in a private lesson. When asked what he likes about Kenpo, Mr. Moreno stated, "Everything! Kenpo is practical and timeless, it can be used by people of all sizes, and is effective against any style of martial art". Please contact Mr. Moreno for class schedules and pricing.
Contact Information	sc.maxdojo@yahoo.com TEL: 661-607-2867

M.A.X. Dojo Assistant Instructors
Diamond Bar Mr. Tano Simonian -2nd Degree Brown Belt Mr. J. Chu -3rd Degree Brown Belt David Chang -Green Belt Monrovia Michael Garcia Jr. - 3rd Degree Brown Belt Germany Mr. Michael Eckert - 2nd Degree Brown Belt

For more information about the MAX Dojo staff or training programs, please contact us at 626-255-4998 or by clicking here.

“There are three types of people in this world, those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who ask “what happened?”

SGMA Ed Parker Sr.