Kevin Blok Shihan

“Fear is a great servant but a terrible master.

Mastering fear is mastering self and leads to enlightenment.”

- Kevin Blok

Certifications:

• 7^th Dan and Aikido Shihan (master instructor) with the World Kobudo Federation -Presently W.K.F. Director of Aikido.
• 6^th Dan Yoshinkai Aikido and awarded 1^st grade (highest level) teaching license direct from Yoshinkai Aikido founder Gozo Shioda.
• Founder and Chief instructor of the Chudokai Aikido Federation International.
• 1^st Dan Shito Ryu Karatedo.
• Awarded the title Shidoin (advanced instructor) and is a past member of the teaching committee of the Aikikai Aikido organization Aikido Association of America.
• Professor (Psychology and Defense Tactics) in the Law and Security Department, St. Clair College, Windsor, Canada.
• Consultant and Instructor for the RCMP and The Canadian Police College, Ottawa, Canada for Defense Tactics Training.
• Director and Chief Instructor for ON GUARD - Defense and Control Tactics Training Systems.
• Certified by the National Law Enforcement Training Center as a National Trainer and Instructor in Control/Defense Tactics, Handgun/Longgun Retention and Disarming, Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint, Ground Defensive Tactics, Knife Defense, A.C.E.S. (Arm Control Escort System) and cas expandable baton.
• Certified as a P.P.C.T. Management Systems Inc. Defense Tactics Instructor.
• Awarded The Canada 125 Medal for service to Canada.
• Author of 3 books and numerous videos on Aikido, Weaponry and Police/Security defense and control tactics.
• Expert witness in use of force and control/defense tactics (Supreme Court Level)