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 Chief Instructor of 2 schools of his own in Colorado & travels the world as a guest of many different Martial Arts dojos. As well as his own dojos, he helps to oversee dojos in Thailand, and Mexico. In addition, 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
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