Sensei Tobey Bigelow (Head Master; Senior Instructor: Kosho Ryu Kempo)
Sensei Tobey Bigelow is now the owner and the senior instructor at the dojo. Sensei has been studying martial arts intensively since he was 15 years old, and holds dan (black-belt) ranks in Kosho Shorei Kai Kempo, Kempo, and Tae Kwon Do. He has extensive experience in a number of arts including Aikido, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu, and Philippino stick and knife fighting arts as well as Shiatsu and Reiki healing techniques Tai Chi and Yoga. Sensei Bigelow is a direct student of Hanshi Bruce Juchnick, 22nd generation Grandmaster of Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo.
Sensei Tobey Bigelow defends against Sensei Clem Lounder.
Sensei Jeff Santman, (Senior Instructor: Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu; assistant instructor Kempo, Kosho)
Sensei Santman is the leader of the Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu training group. He has studied MJER since 2002 and has been studying Kosho Ryu Kempo since 2001.
Joshu Dan Carson (Senior Instructor Tai Chi Chu’an; assistant instructor Kempo, Kosho)
Joshu Carson is an assistant instructor in Kosho and the head instructor in Tai Chi at Kenzoku. Dan brings an exuberance to his teaching and training perhaps resulting from his very close relationship with his son and training partner Oliver (who is a very good martial artist in his own right.)
Sensei Douglas Bartlett, (Senior Instructor Touchton Goju Ryu Karate (4th degree Renshi); Assistant instructor: Kempo, Kosho)
Sensei Bartlett brings a unique perspective to his instruction. As a former US Army Ranger and a serving Deputy U.S. Marshal, Sensei has a great deal of very practical experience in personal conflict resolution under the most dynamic circumstances. Sensei Bartlett also holds the rank of 4th dan Renshi in Touchton Goju Ryu Karatedo.
Sensei Clem Lounder, (assistant instructor Kosho)
Sensei Lounder was the first Kosho black belt awarded by Renshi Rick Wilmott and has been studying martial arts for over 20 years. Sensei also has a deep background in healing arts and woodworking. The Kamiza in the main dojo and the weapons racks in the rear dojo were all made by sensei for the dojo.
Joshu Jim Kirshner (assistant instructor Kempo, Kosho)