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A brief
bio on the Master Instructor
- Updated
6-3-09
We are pleased that you are taking
your time to learn more about our school.
At this time Packham's Kenpo Karate has
temporarily closed due to personal
family matters. Packham's Kenpo Karate was previously located
at 4155 Hamilton Avenue from 1998-2008.
Mr. Packham is expected to have his
school up and running in 2009.
For more info email us at:
ckenpoman@yahoo.com.
Chris
Packham began taking Kenpo Karate
classes in
1985, by 1991 he achieved the rank of
First Degree Black Belt. In
addition, he was also training to become
a Professional Kick Boxer. In July
of 1995 he became a Pro-Kick Boxer and
by 1999 he had a record of 5-0. He
currently holds the rank
of 5th degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate Association, 3rd degree in
American Kenpo Karate Academy, and a 2nd degree in American Kenpo
Training System. Mr. Packham is
currently with American Kenpo Karate
Association, American Kenpo Karate
Systems, and also with Jujitsu America.
Over the years Mr. Packham has cross trained with Frank
Shamrock, Maurice Smith, Tito Ortiz and Mark Kerr. Mr. Packham has successfully
organized and sponsored children's
karate tournaments. In addition, he
holds the distinction of promoting a
submission-fighting seminar with 5-time UFC World Champion,
Frank Shamrock.
Mr. Packham also
hosted a lifetime achievement award for
Prof. Wally Jay and
Prof.
Willy
Cahill that was featured
in Black Belt Magazine. He has organized and instructed women's
self-defense and rape prevention
programs throughout the Santa Clara
Valley.
In 2000 he produced
"Kids
Fight Back" awareness and prevention
DVD.
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