Mr. Justin
Justin Kiehl
Justin has trained in martial arts for 30 years! Justin has earned many awards and has received great recognition for his accomplishments (listed below) in the arts; however, NONE compare to the joy he finds while instructing his students.
The American Fudoshin Bujutsu system as a creed that is the backbone of what this martial art stands for. It reads:
Pursue Excellence, Knowledge, Health, & Live Life with honor.
Justin has trained in multiple martial arts styles throughout the years. Kali, Muay Thai, American Kempo, Aikido, Jiujitsu, Hutton Ryu Jitsu and TCB Karate are those styles. Justin holds the following ranks and titles:
1. Yodan 4th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor Certified in American Fudoshin Bujutsu Karate
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2. Yodan 4th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor Certified in Hutton Ryu Jitsu
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3. Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt and Instructor Certified in TCB Karate
In 2003, Justin was honored with being inducted into the "World Martial Arts League" hall of fame as the American Fudoshin Bujutsu "Black Belt of the Year". This was the result of years of dedication to the Martial Arts, his instructors AND the students he taught.
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In addition to opening up Crossover Martial Arts, Justin works as the Youth Pastor at Life Church in Leona. With 28 years of youth work experience, Justin has been a Young Life leader, camp program manager, Executive Director for Boys and Girls Clubs, taught ESL classes, martial arts instructor and now nearly 7 years as a youth pastor! ​
Through all of this, he has realized that he could not do ANYTHING without his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! All honor, glory and praise goes to Jesus for anything good in his life. Justin sets up his priorities like this:
Faith
Family
Community
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