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JKDF Instructors

Shihan Mitch Maynard

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Shihan Mitch Maynard is considered to be an International authority on Jeet Kune Do. He is currently working on producing in-depth training DVD's on Jeet Kune Do. He also co-authored a comprehensive Jeet Kune Do Federation Instructor Training Manual.

Shihan Maynard conducts JKD training seminars and clinics all across the United States. He also currently hosts two JKD training camps every year, one in Texas and one in North Carolina. Private classes are always on his agenda for those who wish to receive exclusive private training in JKD directly from Shihan Maynard.

Shihan Maynard's background

  • Founder and Chief Instructor - Jeet Kune Do Federation
  • Senior Master Instructor - Jeet Kune Do
  • 7th Degree Black Sash - Jeet Kune Do
  • 5th Degree Black Belt - Bushido Kempo
  • 4th Degree Black Belt - Aiki-Jitsu
  • 1st Degree - Arnis - Instructorship
    under the late Grandmaster Remy Presas
  • 1st Degree - Tae Kwon Do
  • 1st Degree - Gojo Ryu
  • World Head of Family Sokeship Council (WHFSC) - Hall of Fame Induction - Master Instructor of the Year - 2001
  • Instructor of the Year - Jeet Kune Do Association - 2000 - WHFSC
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (T.C.L.E.O.S.E.) - Certified Instructor
  • Over 39 years experience with martial arts
  • Teaching JKD since 1970
  • Masters Council Dojoku Martial Arts Federation

For more information on Shihan Maynard,
visit the Texas Jeet Kune Do Website.

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Sifu Raymond Cagle

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Soke / Master / Sifu Raymond Cagle is the East Coast Regional Director as well as the North Carolina State Director for the Jeet Kune Do Federation.
Member Board of Directors for Jeet Kune Do Federation
Official Jeet Kune Do Federation Charter School
He currently holds the rank of Senior Instructor in Jeet Kune Do. Sifu Cagle has been in the Martial Arts for 34 years and training in JKD under Shihan Maynard since 1993..

Sifu Cagle's Background

  • 34 Years of Martial Arts Experience
  • Soke / Founder of DOJOKU Martial Arts
  • President of the DOJOKU Martial Arts Federation
  • 6th Degree Black Belt - Dojoku Martial Arts
  • 5th Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt - Bushido Kempo
  • 3rd  Degree Black Belt - Aiki-Jitsu
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt - Combat Hapkido
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt - Bushido  JuJitsu
  • 2nd  Degree Black Sash - Jeet Kune Do
  • 1st  Degree Black Sash - Wing Chung Gung Fu
  • Senior Instructor Certification in Jeet Kune Do
  • Master Instructor Certification in Tae Kwon Do
  • Member Board of Directors for Jeet Kune Do Federation
  • East Coast Regional Director Jeet Kune Do Federation
  • North Carolina State Director Jeet Kune Do Federation
  • Sokeship Member of IKSA Society of Sokeship
  • Member of IKSA (Independent Karate Schools Association)
  • Lifetime Sokeship Member WMAA (World Martial Arts Alliance)
  • Member of ICHF (International Combat Hapkido Federation)
  • Member of ITA (International Tae Kwon Do Assocition)
  • Military Combatives Instructor
  • Police Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Fire/EMT Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Certified Personal Protection Officer (Bodygaurd)
  • Volunteer Firefighter with the Skyland, NC Fire Dept.

For more information about Sifu Cagle, in S. Asheville, NC
visit his Dojoku Martial Arts Website.

Sifu Shawn Thomas

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Sifu Thomas is a Full Instructor with the JKDF.

  • Board of Directors Jeet Kune Do Federation
  • Full Instructor - Jeet Kune Do - JKDF
  • 1st Degree - Jeet Kune Do - Rank Recognized by WHFSC
  • Advanced Green Belt - Aiki-Jitsu

  • MILITARY: Sergeant, 3rd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army; Received 4 years extensive Special Operations Training; Participated in three combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Training in JKD under Shihan Mitch Maynard since 1997

    Sifu Thomas is currently working with a Private Security Co., with frequent long deployments to Iraq and Afganistan.

 

Sifu Jeremiah Maynard

Sifu J. Maynard is a Full Instructor with the JKDF.

More Info Coming Soon!

 

Sifu Chris Maynard

Sifu C. Maynard is a Full Instructor with the JKDF.

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Sifu Gary Whitman

Sifu Whitman is a Full Instructor with the JKDF.

  • Official Jeet Kune Do Federation Charter School
  • Full Instructor - Jeet Kune Do
  • 1st Degree Black Sash JKD - JKDF
  • Senior Level 4 Bushido Kempo
  • Senior Level 4 Aiki-Jitsu
  • Senior Level 1 Arnis

    Instructor Under Shihan Mitch Maynard for over 21 years.

 

Sifu Tony Ragsdale

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  • Board of Directors Texas Jeet Kune Do Federation
  • Full Instructor - Jeet Kune Do
  • 2nd Degree Black Sash JKD - JKDF
  • Senior Level 4 Bushido Kempo
  • Senior Level 1 Arnis

    Instructor Under Shihan Mitch Maynard
    Sifu Ragsdale has over 23 years experience in JKD and Arnis.

    Other non-JKDF Ranks
    Intern Instructor under Richard Mier King in 5 Animal Kung Fu System
    Instructor under Master Guy Savelli in Kung Fu

Sifu Kieth Woods

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Sifu Kieth's Bio Coming Soon!!

 

Sifu Derek Woods
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Sifu Woods is an Apprentice Instructor with the JKDF.

More Info Coming Soon!

 

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