Welcome to Kenzoku Martial Arts Center.  In Japanese, "Kenzoku"means "family," and family is at the heart of everything we do here. Not only do we promote a feeling of family within the dojo, but we seekto promote healthy families outside the dojo through the development ofour students as people, not merely in body, but in mind and spirit aswell. The needs of our families also influence our offerings here. Ourprograms range from rigorous martial arts programs for adults andconfidence building martial arts programs for children to Tai Chi andShugendo Yoga programs for absolutely anyone.

KenzokuMartial Arts Center is not a newcomer to Keene, in fact, we’ve beenhere for over 16 years. We are the direct descendant of the WilmottMartial Arts Center, run by Rick Wilmott, Renshi, who continues to actas a special advisor to our school and a master instructor.  WilmottRenshi has given us a rich heritage of martial knowledge and wisdom aswell as a firm foundation upon which to build this latest incarnationof our school.

Dojoowner and head instructor, Sensei Tobey Bigelow has been training inthe martial arts for over eleven years.  He began his LeadershipTraining when he was 15 years old, and he has earned his Black Belt in3 different martial arts.  Sensei Bigelow is considered by his seniorsto be one of the best instructors in the country, while placing anemphasis on helping his students and their families learn together.

Asthe senior instructor at the dojo, Bigelow Sensei takes a leading handin the training of all students.  He is assisted by a cadre ofexperienced assistant instructors in various associated arts.  For moreinformation about Sensei Bigelow and our other instructors, pleaseclick below:  

• Sensei Tobey Bigelow (Senior Instructor)

• Sensei Jeff Santman 

• Joshu Dan Carson 

• Sensei Clem Lounder 

• Sensei Doug Bartlett

• Joshu Jim Kirshner  

  
  

Eachof these instructors is also a dedicated student with many yearsexperience in this and other arts.  Additionally, various black beltlevel students and black belt candidates also assist in teaching juniorstudents  both as part of their training and as part of their dutiesand responsibilities as sempai (seniors) to their kohai (juniors). 

Come in and visit us to see what our family has to offer you and yours.

Affiliations

               Sei Kosho Shorei Kai International

               Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai/Jikishin-Kai international