Kyoshi
Randy Weekley |
Kyoshi
Randy Weekley grew up on a farm outside of Waterloo, Iowa. The closest
town
in any direction was at least 10 miles away. His
first introduction to the martial arts was from the series "Kung Fu" starring
David Carradine. He would anxiously await the weekly episodes. He knew
that the martial arts were something he wanted to pursue. Unfortunately,
being one of 6 children to a single mom in a very small town with no martial
arts teacher, it did not look like something he would be able to do soon.
He would have to make it happen when he could. Upon graduating high school,
he left for college to pursue a degree in criminal justice. Here he was
able to join a martial arts club teaching Shorin Ryu Karate. After graduating
college he joined the La Porte police department. Being young and wanting
to conquer the bad guys, he continued to search for a position with a department
in a larger city. He finally settled on Aurora, Co. During his travels
he continued his martial arts training, sampling different styles before
finding Ninpo Tai Jutsu. He first started teaching
Ninpo in the aerobics room of a health club in Aurora. He had found
his true calling. Leaving
law enforcement behind, he taught at the club for 2 years before opening
the 1st of his dojos in Parker, CO in February of 1992. Now many years
later, he is the Dojo-Cho of 2 schools of his own in Colorado & travels
the world as a guest of many different Martial Arts dojos. Kyoshi Weekley
is
the
defensive
tactics
instructor for several law enforcement agencies.
"
Through 'NIN" patience and perserverance I have achieved a goal that
I dreamed of many years ago sitting in that old farmhouse in front of the
TV, watching Kung Fu. So for all of you, DO NOT give up on your dreams.
Even when things seem to always go wrong, or become difficult, DO NOT give
up. Just be true to yourself and your art. Thank you for listening. " Kyoshi
Randy Weekley |