Kevin Blok Kyoshi
"Fear is a great servant but a terrible master."
"Mastering fear is mastering self and leads to enlightenment."
Certifications And Positions:
- 8th Dan and Aikido Kyoshi (master instructor) with the World Kobudo Federation - Presently W.K.F. Director of Aikido.
- 7th Dan Yoshinkai Aikido and awarded 1st grade (highest level) teaching license direct from Yoshinkai Aikido founder Gozo Shioda.
- Founder and Chief Instructor of the Chudokai Aikido Federation International.
- 2nd Dan Iai Tatedo Iaido.
- 1st Dan Shito Ryu Karatedo.
- Awarded the title Shidoin (advanced instructor) and is a past member of the teaching committee of the Aikikai Aikido organization Aikido Association of America.
- Past Professor (Psychology and Defensive Tactics) in the Law and Security Department, St. Clair College, Windsor, Canada. (22 years, 1978 - 2000)
- Consultant and Instructor for the RCMP and the Canadian Police College, Ottawa, Canada for Defensive Tactics Training and officer safety.
- Director and Chief Instructor for ON GUARD Control and Defensive Tactics Training Systems.
- Certified by the National Law Enforcement Training Center as an International Trainer and Instructor in Control/Defensive Tactics, Handgun/Longun Retention and Disarming, Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint, Ground Defensive Tactics, Knife Defense, A.C.E.S. (Arm Control Escort System), Rigid and Expandable Baton and Travel Defense.
- Master Instructor in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
- Past Director Security Division Casino Management Training for C.E.S. Inc., Windsor and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
- Certified as a P.P.C.T. Management Systems Inc. Defensive Tactics Instructor.
- Awarded the Canada 125 Medal for service to Canada.
- Author of 4 books and over 20 videos on Aikido, Weaponry and Police/Security control and defensive tactics.
- Expert witness in use of force and control/defensive tactics (Superior Court Level)
