Grand Master Kevin Wilson is currently a 7th degree Black Belt with Dillman Karate International, and has been studying the Martial Arts since the early '90s. The Martial Arts has positively influenced his life in so many ways. As an instructor and teacher, it is his goal to provide the same positive influence to students, so that they may appreciate the art of self-defense, physical fitness, and aspects of Eastern culture.
Grand Master Wilson was first introduced to Karate at Washburn University under the instruction of Mr. Ronnie Moore. After initially training with Mr. Moore, he focused his studies under Mr. Ruben West. After years of training with Mr. West, they eventually opened a school together Professional Martial Arts.
A large part of Martial Arts training is knowing how to defend yourself. However, there are so many other aspects of training. Understanding the principles of Respect, Self Control, and Concentration are aspects of training that GM Wilson tries to instill in every student. Through studying Martial Arts, these principles become second nature and help to provide confidence and maturity in everything that we do.
Grand Master Wilson has been featured in the Bill "Superfoot" Wallace "Changing Lives Series" book in 2022, and the Cynthia Rothrock "Who's Who In The Martial Arts" book Series. GM Wilson was also a featured author in the "Elite Martial Artists In America: Secrets to Life, Leadership & Business" book. He writes about the "Secret of Life" in his "Martial Arts for the Modern World" section. A special thank you to the American Martial Arts Alliance, and Elite Publications
When walking into the dojo, a certain attitude is expected of each student (and teacher). Kevin has spoken about once reading a quote that spoke of this, and ended with "the world is the dojo". This positive outlook on the world and each other is probably the most important part of our training.
Training and Experience
- Actor in Cynthia Rothrock's movie "Black Creek"
- WMKA (World Matsubayashi Karate-Do Association) New York / Japan
- Instructor Professional Martial Arts since 1997
- Assisted in and taught Women's Self-Defense Courses
- Studied and Ranked in Judo/Ju-Jitsu (Katsumasa Nohara / Japan, Ron Vowel / Carbondale, KS)
- Work with Training Experience International Citizens Against Crime
- Trained in Modern Arnis with Prof. Remy Presas
- DKI Member (Dillman Karate International Pressure Point Fighting Methods)
- Hall of Fame Award Recipient in 2006 - Instructor of the Year
- Hall of Fame Award Recipient in 2014 - Shorinryu Master of the Year
- Dr. Greg K. Dillon "Excellence in Action" Award recipient - Sept. 2022
- Featured martial artist in the Bill "Superfoot" Wallace "Changing Lives Series" biography book - 2022
- Featured martial artist in the Cynthia Rothrock "Who's Who in the Martial Arts" book - 2023
- Co-Author in the International Best Selling book "Elite Martial Artist in America: Secrets to Life, Leadership & Business
