Kevin Pereira Hanshi
WBF-USA President
Founder Shishikan Bujutsu Kai
Kevin began his journey in the Martial Arts at the age of 7, with family members of his that were training in various styles of Ju Jutsu and Tae Kwon Do. At the age of 13, he decided to branch out to train at the World Seido Karate Hombu Dojo on 23rd street and 6th avenue in Manhattan. During his time at Seido in addition to training under Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura, he trained under many senseis, most noteably Shihan William Oliver, Shihan William Best, Shihan Chris Caile, Shihan Carles Martin, Shihan Ino Maqirang, Shihan Gil Alstein, Kyoshi Akira Nakamura and other of Seido's highest ranking instructors.
During his time time training hes practiced under many instructors such as Grand Master Allah Freedom, Grand Master Mark Kline and He currently continues to train under Hanshi Leon Major , Dai Shihan Carlos Febres , and Dai Sensei Ignacio Moreira in the Nindo Ryu arts of Kokan Jujutsu, Goshin Jujutsu, Kobujutsu , Kempo Atemi Jutsu, Iaijutsu , Tanto Jutsu, Taijutsu and more in order to pass the best knowledge of the martial arts onto his student body. Ranks , Recognitions and Recent Awards Shishikan Karate Jutsu - Creator & Founder
Shishikan Kempo Jujutsu - Creator & Founder
Dan Rankings In
7th Dan Kempo Atemi Jutsu - O' Sensei Dr. Carlos R. Febres
6th Dan Ko kan Nindo Jujutsu - Dai Sensei Ignacio Moreira
6th Dan Makoto Ryu Jitsu Te - Grand Master Allah Freedom
6th Dan Kasacombat Bujutsu - Soke David J. Kacperski
5th Dan Hakuda Jutsu - Hanshi Victor Moreno
5th Dan Commando Kai Combat Ninjutsu - Soke B.D. Miller
3rd Dan Nindo Goshin Jujutsu - Hanshi Leon Major
3rd Dan Nindo Ryu Taijutsu - Dai Sensei Ignacio Moreira
3rd Dan Ryukyu Kempo - Grand Master Mark Kline
1st Dan Nindo Ryu Kobujutsu - Hanshi Joseph P. Rebelo
1st Dan Nindo Ryu Iaijutsu - Hanshi Leon Major
1st Dan Seido Karate - Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura
Shodan Ho Koga Ryu Gendai Ninjutsu - O' Sensei Dr. Carlos R. Febres
Certified Combat Cane Instructor - Black Scorpion Ninjutsu Society ( Soke A
Titles
Hanshi - Shishikan Bujutsu
Kyoshi - Nihon Kempo Atemi Jutsu
Kyoshi - Kokan NIndo Jujutsu
SHISHIKAN KARATE JUTSU & KEMPO JUJUTSU ARE RECOGNIZED AS A SYSTEM BY THESE GROUPS ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!!!
Recognition Of System/Style
Nindo Ryu International - USA
Senshikan Bujutsu Renmei - USA
Soul-Ki Peter Flores Sr. Duro y Suave Manos Vacias - USA
Trans Combat Academy - USA
US Association of Martial Arts - USA
World Organization of Mixed Martial Arts - USA
American Federation Of Ke-Hsiao Kung fu - USA
International council of headmaster & Sokeship renmei – Germany
Lethal Strike Combat Karate Federation – USA
International Federation Of Close Combat Martial Arts - Serbia
Kenseiryu Interational - USA
American Sokeship Council - USA
All Japan Karate Federation- USA
Martial Arts National Association -USA
Ronin Ryu Ecuador - ECUADOR
World Bujutsu Federation - ENGLANDInternational All Style Budo Federation -GERMANY
Moo sul do Federation - USA
World Godai Ryu Federation - GERMANY
S.E.R.C.S.U International - MEXICO
World Jujitsu and Karate Federation - USA
International Samuraidokan Organization - ECUADOR
World Kenpokai-kan Shindokan-kan Karate Organization - NETHERLANDS
JUJITSU FEDERATION WORLD SOKESHIP COUNCIL - Nepal
World International Combat Martial Arts Society - Nepal
Aikoushin Kobujutsu Renmei - ENGLAND
Yudansila Bela Diri Close Quarters Combat - USA
Torrekwan Fellowship - USA
Kaizen Karate Intl' - USA
Familia ESB Kempo Intl' - Venezuela
World Godai Ryu Federation-Germany
Kokusai Bujutsu Renmei - Switzerland
Jukido Martial Arts Federation - Slovenia
International Eastern Fight Organization - Morrocco
World Seibukan Combat Karate - Iran
Asociacion Defensa Personal Costa Blance - Spain
Makoto Ryu International - USA
Ninja Jujutsu International - Canada
Master Instructor Certifications
US Association of Martial Arts - USA
Wakazamurai International Martial Arts Organization - TURKEY
Shinja Buke Ryu - USA
Appointments
Member Of The House Of Febres
President- Modern Warrior Arts Union
USA PRESIDENT- WORLD BUJUTSU FEDERATION
Hanshi - World Nindo Ryu Federation , Nindo Goshin Jujutsu International, All Style Budo Federation, Kempo International, Ryu Sakura Karate Do Federation
Bronx Representative - International Gojitsu-Ryu Karate Organization
USA Representative - Trans Combat Academy
Shihan-Dai International Vice Chairman- WWKO - UCS
U.S.A. Representative -World Budo Union Organization
Sokeship council-International All Style Budo Federation
SOKESHIP COUNCIL- WORLD JUJITSU FEDERATION
Master council -International all style budo
Instructing Member- JIHI BUJUTSU KAI
United States Representative - Samurai Dokan
East Coast Director - Senshikan Bujutsu Renmei
Bronx Representative - Martial Arts Police Methods
USA Representative - Wakazamurai International Martial Arts Organization
Council Member - Nindo Goshin Jujutsu International
USA Representative - Academia Stuido Discipline Orientali
USA Representative - The International Hoshafafu Federation in New York
New York State Representative - International Bujutsu Society
Bronx Representative -Ronin Ryu
Roju Member - Nindo Ryu International Fellowship
Bronx Representative- Borinquen Supreme Breakers
Council Member - U.S.INTL GRANDMASTERS COUNCIL
NY Representative Torrekwan Fellowship - USA
Sokeship Council - Intercontental Martial Arts Union - USA
Recent Awards
Recipient Of The Warriors Charm
World Martial arts league hall of fame's self defense instructor of the year 2010
Great Grand Master Aaron Banks World Professional Martial Arts Organization 2011 Martial Artist of ALL TIME
Martial Arts humanitarian Award from Shinja Buke Ryu
Award Of Excellence From American Temple Training Union
Yudansila Bela Diri Close Quarters Combat - Humanitrtian Award
Trans Combat Academy Leadership & Community Service Award 2012
Nation Black Belt Registry Hall Of Honors 2012
Has Been Featured on
Martialforce.com
ManUpStandUp Webshow
Columnist for Roninmagazine.webs.com
Martial Arts Weekly Internet Show
Shadow Warriors Forum
ATTU Magazine
TruWaza Martial Arts Times
Martial Arts Weekly Radio Show
KYO Magazine
American Masters Magazine
Obi Martial Arts Magazine
During his time time training hes practiced under many instructors such as Grand Master Allah Freedom, Grand Master Mark Kline and He currently continues to train under Hanshi Leon Major , Dai Shihan Carlos Febres , and Dai Sensei Ignacio Moreira in the Nindo Ryu arts of Kokan Jujutsu, Goshin Jujutsu, Kobujutsu , Kempo Atemi Jutsu, Iaijutsu , Tanto Jutsu, Taijutsu and more in order to pass the best knowledge of the martial arts onto his student body. Ranks , Recognitions and Recent Awards Shishikan Karate Jutsu - Creator & Founder
Shishikan Kempo Jujutsu - Creator & Founder
Dan Rankings In
7th Dan Kempo Atemi Jutsu - O' Sensei Dr. Carlos R. Febres
6th Dan Ko kan Nindo Jujutsu - Dai Sensei Ignacio Moreira
6th Dan Makoto Ryu Jitsu Te - Grand Master Allah Freedom
6th Dan Kasacombat Bujutsu - Soke David J. Kacperski
5th Dan Hakuda Jutsu - Hanshi Victor Moreno
5th Dan Commando Kai Combat Ninjutsu - Soke B.D. Miller
3rd Dan Nindo Goshin Jujutsu - Hanshi Leon Major
3rd Dan Nindo Ryu Taijutsu - Dai Sensei Ignacio Moreira
3rd Dan Ryukyu Kempo - Grand Master Mark Kline
1st Dan Nindo Ryu Kobujutsu - Hanshi Joseph P. Rebelo
1st Dan Nindo Ryu Iaijutsu - Hanshi Leon Major
1st Dan Seido Karate - Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura
Shodan Ho Koga Ryu Gendai Ninjutsu - O' Sensei Dr. Carlos R. Febres
Certified Combat Cane Instructor - Black Scorpion Ninjutsu Society ( Soke A
Titles
Hanshi - Shishikan Bujutsu
Kyoshi - Nihon Kempo Atemi Jutsu
Kyoshi - Kokan NIndo Jujutsu
SHISHIKAN KARATE JUTSU & KEMPO JUJUTSU ARE RECOGNIZED AS A SYSTEM BY THESE GROUPS ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!!!
Recognition Of System/Style
Nindo Ryu International - USA
Senshikan Bujutsu Renmei - USA
Soul-Ki Peter Flores Sr. Duro y Suave Manos Vacias - USA
Trans Combat Academy - USA
US Association of Martial Arts - USA
World Organization of Mixed Martial Arts - USA
American Federation Of Ke-Hsiao Kung fu - USA
International council of headmaster & Sokeship renmei – Germany
Lethal Strike Combat Karate Federation – USA
International Federation Of Close Combat Martial Arts - Serbia
Kenseiryu Interational - USA
American Sokeship Council - USA
All Japan Karate Federation- USA
Martial Arts National Association -USA
Ronin Ryu Ecuador - ECUADOR
World Bujutsu Federation - ENGLANDInternational All Style Budo Federation -GERMANY
Moo sul do Federation - USA
World Godai Ryu Federation - GERMANY
S.E.R.C.S.U International - MEXICO
World Jujitsu and Karate Federation - USA
International Samuraidokan Organization - ECUADOR
World Kenpokai-kan Shindokan-kan Karate Organization - NETHERLANDS
JUJITSU FEDERATION WORLD SOKESHIP COUNCIL - Nepal
World International Combat Martial Arts Society - Nepal
Aikoushin Kobujutsu Renmei - ENGLAND
Yudansila Bela Diri Close Quarters Combat - USA
Torrekwan Fellowship - USA
Kaizen Karate Intl' - USA
Familia ESB Kempo Intl' - Venezuela
World Godai Ryu Federation-Germany
Kokusai Bujutsu Renmei - Switzerland
Jukido Martial Arts Federation - Slovenia
International Eastern Fight Organization - Morrocco
World Seibukan Combat Karate - Iran
Asociacion Defensa Personal Costa Blance - Spain
Makoto Ryu International - USA
Ninja Jujutsu International - Canada
Master Instructor Certifications
US Association of Martial Arts - USA
Wakazamurai International Martial Arts Organization - TURKEY
Shinja Buke Ryu - USA
Appointments
Member Of The House Of Febres
President- Modern Warrior Arts Union
USA PRESIDENT- WORLD BUJUTSU FEDERATION
Hanshi - World Nindo Ryu Federation , Nindo Goshin Jujutsu International, All Style Budo Federation, Kempo International, Ryu Sakura Karate Do Federation
Bronx Representative - International Gojitsu-Ryu Karate Organization
USA Representative - Trans Combat Academy
Shihan-Dai International Vice Chairman- WWKO - UCS
U.S.A. Representative -World Budo Union Organization
Sokeship council-International All Style Budo Federation
SOKESHIP COUNCIL- WORLD JUJITSU FEDERATION
Master council -International all style budo
Instructing Member- JIHI BUJUTSU KAI
United States Representative - Samurai Dokan
East Coast Director - Senshikan Bujutsu Renmei
Bronx Representative - Martial Arts Police Methods
USA Representative - Wakazamurai International Martial Arts Organization
Council Member - Nindo Goshin Jujutsu International
USA Representative - Academia Stuido Discipline Orientali
USA Representative - The International Hoshafafu Federation in New York
New York State Representative - International Bujutsu Society
Bronx Representative -Ronin Ryu
Roju Member - Nindo Ryu International Fellowship
Bronx Representative- Borinquen Supreme Breakers
Council Member - U.S.INTL GRANDMASTERS COUNCIL
NY Representative Torrekwan Fellowship - USA
Sokeship Council - Intercontental Martial Arts Union - USA
Recent Awards
Recipient Of The Warriors Charm
World Martial arts league hall of fame's self defense instructor of the year 2010
Great Grand Master Aaron Banks World Professional Martial Arts Organization 2011 Martial Artist of ALL TIME
Martial Arts humanitarian Award from Shinja Buke Ryu
Award Of Excellence From American Temple Training Union
Yudansila Bela Diri Close Quarters Combat - Humanitrtian Award
Trans Combat Academy Leadership & Community Service Award 2012
Nation Black Belt Registry Hall Of Honors 2012
Has Been Featured on
Martialforce.com
ManUpStandUp Webshow
Columnist for Roninmagazine.webs.com
Martial Arts Weekly Internet Show
Shadow Warriors Forum
ATTU Magazine
TruWaza Martial Arts Times
Martial Arts Weekly Radio Show
KYO Magazine
American Masters Magazine
Obi Martial Arts Magazine
Joseph P. Rebelo II, Hanshi
WBF-USA Vice President
Joseph P. Rebelo II is the Senior Instructor of Rebelo's Kenpo Karate (which includes the NINDORYU FUDOSHIN KOBUKAI and the DRAGON MASTER KUNG FU ACADEMY - Lung Si Gung Kung Fu Kwoon). He has been involved in, and at, the Martial Arts for over 37 years. As a instructor,Mr. Rebelo has taught for over a quarter century in Southeastern Massachusetts area. He has been the owner/operator of 5 commercial studios. In the past,he has taught countless students at the New Bedford YMCA & YWCA,The North End Youth Agency,The Faunce Corner Racquetball Club,The New Bedford Boys & Girls Club, as well as outreach classes at various locations. He has been a self defense instructor for the New Bedford Auxillary Police and the New Bedford Chapter of the Guardian Angels. He has instructed civic groups such as the Southeastern business woman's group on his "Everyday Gestures that will save your life" lecture for practical self defense. He has taught group and private lessons thoughout his tenure,Now focusing on long-distance advanced students as well as local individuals. He is considered by many as a "Walking encyclopedia of Martial arts".
As a tournament competitor, Mr. Rebelo was in the top ten for both KRANE (Karate Referees Association of New England) & PKL (Professional Karate League)in 1989. Where He was listed in "Karate Illustrated" magazine and was the first top ten rated competitor performing Mr. Parker's Forms in tournaments in New England. He has also promoted/produced 3 open tournaments in the New Bedford area.
A noted martial arts historian,Mr Rebelo is frequently asked for information on various arts and has been quoted in texts as well as on the internet as a valued resouce on martial arts history. He has been inducted into 2 Halls of fame as a historian. He has one of the largest martial arts book,magazine and video collections in the United States. He has also been a featured TV announcer for the Ocean State Grand Nationals and the Junior National Karate Championships & co-hosted "Championship kickboxing" in the Rhode Island area. Later,He created Television programs: "Martial Arts Today TV","Self Defense & You" and the self titled "Rebelo's Kenpo Karate". Presently, He has produced over a dozen instructional DVDs on the diverse arts that he holds rank.
Mr. Rebelo Presently holds the following ranks / titles in the martial arts:
As a tournament competitor, Mr. Rebelo was in the top ten for both KRANE (Karate Referees Association of New England) & PKL (Professional Karate League)in 1989. Where He was listed in "Karate Illustrated" magazine and was the first top ten rated competitor performing Mr. Parker's Forms in tournaments in New England. He has also promoted/produced 3 open tournaments in the New Bedford area.
A noted martial arts historian,Mr Rebelo is frequently asked for information on various arts and has been quoted in texts as well as on the internet as a valued resouce on martial arts history. He has been inducted into 2 Halls of fame as a historian. He has one of the largest martial arts book,magazine and video collections in the United States. He has also been a featured TV announcer for the Ocean State Grand Nationals and the Junior National Karate Championships & co-hosted "Championship kickboxing" in the Rhode Island area. Later,He created Television programs: "Martial Arts Today TV","Self Defense & You" and the self titled "Rebelo's Kenpo Karate". Presently, He has produced over a dozen instructional DVDs on the diverse arts that he holds rank.
Mr. Rebelo Presently holds the following ranks / titles in the martial arts:
- Inheiritor ("Shir Tai Gung") of Shao Choy Hung Kung Fu [Chin Na-5 Animal Style-Chuan Fa]
- 8th Degree BLACK BELT (HACHIDAN) in Nindo Ryu Kobujutsu (Title of "Kyoshi")
- 8th Degree BLACK BELT in David German's T.A.I.(Transitional Action Incorporated)
- 8th Degree BLACK BELT (Master of the Arts) in Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate
- 5th Degree BLACK BELT (GODAN) in Karazenpo Goshinjutsu (MA. Co-Vice Pres)
- 5th Degree BLACK BELT (GODAN) in Chuan Fa/Kempo (Kajukenpo-Pai Lum)[Sigung]
- 5th Degree BLACK BELT (GODAN) in Nindo Ryu Atemido
- 4th Degree BLACK BELT (YODAN) in Nindo Ryu Goshin Jujutsu
- 4th Degree BLACK BELT (YODAN) in Nindo Ryu Gendai Ninjutsu [Taijutsu]
- 4th Degree BLACK BELT (YODAN) in Nindo Ryu Iaijutsu
- 1st Degree BLACK BELT (YEEDAN) in Tai Chuan Tao
- 1st Degree BLACK BELT in Tae Kwon Do
- 1st Degree BLACK BELT (SHODAN) in George Elmer's American Chinese Kenpo Karate [Technical Advisor]
- 1st Degree BLACK BELT (SHODAN) in Mark Shuey's Canemasters Curriculum
- SIFU (INSTRUCTOR) in Northern Shaolin Praying Mantis [LIU HO {SIX HARMONY}, CHI SHING {SEVEN STAR} & BA FA OR BA BU {EIGHT STEP} KUNG FU/KUO SHU/WU SHU
- SIFU in Tai Chi Chuan (Wu's Short 24, Yang's Long 108, and Chen's Short 24 Forms
- INSTRUCTOR in American-Filipino Arnis-Escrima-Kali Training System
- Member of the Kenpo International Yudanshakai {Black Belt Society]
- World Combat Arts Federation Massachusetts Representative
- Honorary BLACK SASH Level in Raven Kenpo Jujutsu [Technical Advisor]