Matteson Kempo Karate / R.I.P.T. M.M.A.
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Bill Matteson
Sensei Bill Matteson is a 4th Degree Black Belt in the Fudozen Shorinji Kempo Karate system. My Martial Arts experienced of 29 years consists of 5 Styles varying from Muay Thai, Grappling, Karate, Kung-Fu and Weapons. I am a 2 time STATE CHAMPION in the P.K.R.A. system and a Southern Ontario GRAND CHAMPION in weapons. Awarded the 2007 "Business Person / Role Model" of the year award and inducted into the NY State Martial Arts "HALL OF FAME" in 2008. We have the Largest Youth organization in the county consisting from educating in our two Dojo's(schools), Boys and Girls club, After School programs and public demonstrations. Being a Father of four(5),I have encountered many different types of life challenges of stress and peer pressure with my children from all ages. I know best how to help our youth to grow to be honest, respectful and confident in their years to come. EXERIENCE,PATIENCE and UNDERSTANDING describes me best.
Shannon Matteson
Shannon Matteson (Mrs. Shannon) is an Instructor for the "Little Dragons" students ages 3-6 year old. I am the Wife of the Head Instructor Sensei Bill Matteson and a Mother of three; ages newborn, 12 and 16 years old. I am a people person who relates well with our youth in the Community and their Families. I am a promoter for the area's community fundraisers and educator in wellness and fitness throughout local corporation and businesses. "Change and understanding" is what best discribes me for who I am today with our Little Dragons. Dave Harriger
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Sensei Dave Harriger is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in the Fudozen Shorinji Kempo Karate System. I have over 24 years of martial arts experience ranging from Grappling, Muay Thai, Weapons and Karate. I am an Instructor for adult and youth classes. I work well with people especially the disabled and currently work for L.D.A. helping the physical and mentally challenged. Honesty and commitment to Family and friends best describes me. Dennis Johnson
Sensei Dennis Johnson ia a Certified 4th degree Ju-Juitsu Black Belt and Judo Expert.
I have a 1st degree Black Belt in the Chinese Kenpo Karate system, experience in Muay Thai, Grappling, Weapons and Fudozen Shorinji Kempo Karate. I have over 26 years of experience. Been with Matteson Kempo Karate for over 4 years and enjoy both Adult and youth classes. I work with the public as a graphic artist for a large Company in the area and enjoy time with my Wife and Family.Joe Pagan
Joe Pagan has been involved with various Styles of the Martial Arts for over 27 year. He has studied Kempo Karate, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing and Boxing. Joe Wrestled for the US Marine Corp. for 10 years. His tiltles and achievements consist of Canadian Muay Thai Champion 1996-2001, USKBA Kick Boxing Champion 1997-2001, Western NY. Golden Gloves Champion 1993-1994 and Buffalo Tough Man Champion 1998. Joe Pagan teaches the MMA Program with Sensei Dennis Johnson(4th degree aki-Jujitsu Judo Black Belt) weekly.
Sensei Tyler Gillis is 18 years old. Tyler attends Gowanda High School and is a Senior preparing for his carreer as a police officer. Tyler Gillis is your every day normal teen who enjoys playing in his rock band. Sensei Gillis has been involved in the martial arts for over 8 years. He began his training at the Kempo Dojo in Derby,NY. under the Instruction of Master Dan Genovese. Tyler decided to continue his training at Matteson Kempo Karate to learn the weapons, grappling and MMA which was provided by this Dojo. Sensei Tyler Gillis obtained the knowledge and confidence as a Sensei(Instructor) and received his Shodan Black belt on October 28, 2009. Sensei Gillis is currently Instructing one of the Novice classes on a weekly basis.
Lori Wellman
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Sensei Lori Wellman is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in the Fudozen Shorinji Kempo Karate system. I have over 19 years of experience in the Martial Arts consisting of 4 styles: Kung-Fu, Ikedo, Karate and Tagi Juitsu. I am self employed as a cleaner for Government offices. I am a Mother of two children and understand how patience is eccential for proper guidance and life's challenges. "Challenge life's obstacles to concur success" best describes me.