Luke Killen

Luke began his martial arts training under Bob Nuttall in 1990 at six years of age and continued his instruction with Anna Burleson and Grandmaster J. Pat Burleson. He took on teaching at fourteen and achieved the level of first degree black-belt in 2002 at the age of seventeen. Luke started training in Krav Maga in 2006 under long time friend Bart Brooks. He currently holds a level P1 and plans to attend C.I.C. training later in the year.

Mr. Killen is currently a third-degree black belt and teaches American Karate while acting as manager of J. Pat Burleson Martial Arts in Saginaw Texas. He is in the process of organizing the school's first demo/tournament team.

"I hope to teach and influence people for as long as possible through the martial arts."- LK
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Nicholas David Willits

Nick began training in April 1988 at 7 years of age. Nick has attained many ranks, including Shodan in October 1991, Nidan in December of 1993, Sandan in October 1996, Yondan in December 2000 and Godan in April 2004 and Rokkudan in April 2009.

In February 1991, began training in Okinawan Kobudo under Kimo Wall Sensei. Had the honor of meeting and working with Grand Master Matayoshi Shinpo and was promoted to the rank of Shodan in September of 1995. Mr. Willits is currently an instructor at J. Pat Burleson Martial Arts in Saginaw, teaching the Karate USA American Karate System. Additional studies in Kobudo (Shodan), Judo (1st Kyu), GojuRyu (6th Kyu), Aikido (3rd Kyu), Krav Maga and Iaido have helped round out an ongoing training regiment.

"My lifetime goal is to continue to be a positive role model to children and adults alike, showing that Martial Arts is a way of life and not a weapon. And I know with the support of my family and friends, I can do it all!"
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