Shihan Paul Arel - Founder:
Shihan Paul Arel is the founder of the Kokondo arts of Jukido Jujitsu & Kokondo Karate, as well as the organization which governs these arts: International Kokondo Association (IKA). He practiced authentic martial arts full time from 1950 to January 2009 at the time of his passing. Our school's chief instructor is a direct student of Shihan Arel.
Shihan Arel is among an elite group of American martial arts pioneer's who introduced authentic Japanese martial arts to the United States after serving in the United States Marine Corps in the orient.
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Kaicho Gregory P. Howard:

Master Gregory P. Howard is the world's highest ranking Jukido Jujitsu & Kokondo Karate black belt (7th dan). He is the chosen successor to martial arts pioneer and Kokondo's founder, Shihan Paul Arel.
In April 2008, Master Howard was officially presented with the title "Kaicho." Kaicho is not a teaching title but rather and organizational title, loosely translated to as 'director' or 'chairman.' Kaicho is simply the leader of an organization. As the head of the arts and association of Kokondo, Kaicho Howard is recognized as foremost authority on the Kokondo arts.
To read more about Kaicho Howard, please read his official bio: Kaicho Howard
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