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 Timothy Spellman Shichidan (7th Degree Black Belt) One of Master Tim Teausant's Black Belts |
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Timothy Spellman Shichidan (7th Degree Black Belt) One of Master Tim Teausant's Black Belts |
Mr. Spellman began his training in Shaolin Chinese Kenpo (Shorinjiryu) in 1976 under Mr. William Brogna and received his Black Belt in 1978. He now holds the rank of Shichidan (7th Degree Black Belt) from Grand Master Tim Teausant in the Kosho Shorei Ryu System of Kenpo Juijitsu taught by Masayoshi Mitose (James).
Mr. Spellman was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame on June 2, 2007 as Kenpo Master of the Year.
Mr. Spellman has been chosen to represent the USA in the 2008 Good Will Games in Hawaii as the US National Kenpo Martial Arts Team Coach.
Mr. Spellman is the Oregon State Director for the 'Alliance', which is an alliance of all martial art disciplines around the world.
Mr. Spellman still trains in and teaches Kenpo in Gresham, Oregon at the First Street Kenpo Karate Studio. You can visit his website at: spellmankenpo.com.
By the authority given to Mr. Spellman, he currently has two worthy students, Belinda Spellman and Todd Coffey, who have made it to black belt under his guidance and instruction.