Today Kancho Ninomiya is the Grandmaster of Enshin Karate and its growing network of schools throughout the United States and the world. Because he felt that his training for the All-Japan helped him grow stronger both physically and mentally, Ninomiya wants to offer this opportunity to martial artists of all ages. In an effort to bring authentic fighting karate to the United States, Ninomiya established the Sabaki Challenge, which has become this country’s premier karate tournament. In 1988, Ninomiya started his own style, Enshin Karate.

and rededicated himself to his art, developing and teaching the strategy and technique he believed in. As one of Japan’s most popular champions, he realized that his life in karate was leading him beyond the mat of tournament competition. After devoting himself for many years to reaching the top in competitive karate, Ninomiya won the All-Japan Tournament in 1978. From the days in his youth when he first began training, Ninomiya wanted to bring the spirit and technique of real karate to this country.

Long before Kancho Ninomiya arrived in the United States in 1974, he had a dream. He received his black belt from Kancho Ninomiya himself in addition to completing the intensive branch chief instructor's training program.Ģ017 Colorado Regional Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight ChampionĢ018 All-Japan Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight Semi-FinalistĢ021 Jiu Jitsu World League California IV Ultra-Heavyweight Bronze MedalistĢ023 Compnet Winter Ultra-Heavyweight Bronze Medalist He currently practices full-time as a physical therapist in addition to teaching Enshin Karate and cross-training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. During this time he was able to train directly with Kancho Joko Ninomiya and the rest of the Ninomiya family and compete at both the regional and international levels.įollowing completion of his doctorate program and residency in orthopedics, he settled in Redlands, CA and found himself driven to share the benefits he gained through Enshin Karate to the region he was raised in. Following experiences in Muay Thai and Dutch-style Kickboxing, he found a home at the Enshin Karate Headquarters and fell in love with the blend of hard training, practical and efficient technique, and emphasis on traditional martial arts values and personal development. After moving to Denver, Colorado to pursue his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, he found himself wanting to get back into martial arts. 2011 US Capital Sabaki Challenge- Heavyweight Champion (Full Contact) -2011 World Sabaki Challenge- Quarter finalist -2011 American International Karate. Sensei Kaelan Ellis was born and raised in the Inland Empire and participated in various sports throughout his youth and teenage years.

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