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About the Author: Ryan Wheaton has been teaching American Kenpo since 1991 and is the chief instructor at Arrowhead Martial Arts Studio in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He is an internationally certified 6th degree black belt and personal student of 10th degree black belt Paul Mills. Mr. Mills was a former direct student of Mr. Ed Parker.
Ryan authored a free guide for adults on How to Choose the Right Martial Arts School, produces a monthly newsletter, and also offers a free martial arts trial program for one week.
In addition, he sits on the Board of Directors for the American Kenpo Karate International (AKKI) and is also a regular seminar presenter at AKKI National & International events.

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8/15/2008

Everyone in The Martial Arts Has to Start Somewhere

Filed under: Ryan's Raves — Ryan Wheaton

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I thought it would be fun to take a moment and share this photo. I was going through some old photos and thought this was a good photo to remind everyone that you have to start somewhere in the martial arts and no one is born a black belt. This is Mr. Shawn Gough, one of our 3rd degree black belts, after his first belt test. This was taken when I was teaching out of fitness club in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Of all my students, he has been with me the longest and is the second person to have received a black belt from me.

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5 Comments »

  1. Nice! Thanks for sharing, Mr. Wheaton. Love the hair–particularly the facial hair–on you both. When was this taken?

    Comment by Jessica T — 8/21/2008 @

  2. Holy crap! It looks so weird to see him with a yellow belt.

    Comment by James — 8/21/2008 @

  3. I think this was taken around March 2001. Shawn, does that sound about right?

    Comment by Ryan Wheaton — 8/22/2008 @

  4. All AMAS Students: As a reminder, there will be no repercussions from commenting on this photo! ;)

    Comment by Ryan Wheaton — 9/5/2008 @

  5. Is Mr. Gough dressing up like a yellow belt for Halloween, Or have I been mistaken?

    Comment by Cory — 9/12/2008 @

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