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John Quest

John Quest

Kyo Sa nim John Quest has been training in the martial arts since 1988 and teaching since 1994. He has won numerous Tang Soo Do and Open Tournaments in both forms and Free Sparring Divisions; two-time TSD State Sparring Champion, two-time TSD State Forms Champion, 1995 TSD National Sparring Champion. He is a former member of two separate Tang Soo Do federations as well as a current member of Jack Hogan Karate International and Arnis International under Master Bruce Chiu.

His qualifications include:

  • 4th Degree Black Belt in Ryukyu Kempo
  • 3rd Dan in Tang Soo Do
  • 3rd Dan Arnis
  • 1st Dan US Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation
  • 1st Dan Soo Bahk Do
  • Kyo Sa Rank US Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Federation
  • 1st Dan Modern Arnis
  • Advanced Instructor Arnis International
  • Member of the State Board of Directors for Arnis International

He received his training over the years from several distinguished instructors
The list includes:

  • Master Dave Sgro / 4th Dan Tang Soo Do Moo Do Kwan Federation
  • Kyo Sa Nim Mike Guidone / 2nd Dan Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Federation
  • Master Charles Ferarro / Grandmaster Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Federation
  • Grand Master Jack Hogan / 8th Dan in Ryukyu Kempo Jack hogan Karate International
  • Professor Remy Presas / 10th Dan, Founder Modern Arnis International
  • Guro Bruce Chiu / 6th Dan Jack Hogan Karate, Founder of Arnis International
  • Sensei Warren Young / 4th Dan in Ryukyu Kempo
  • Master George Von Waldner / 6th Dan Jack Hogan Karate / 4th Dan Isshin Ryu Karate

Over the years, Sensei John Quest has learned to value all martial arts for their individual specialties and to incorporate teachings of many different styles into his classes. He encourages his students to work and study hard and always be open and respectful of other martial art styles and instructors as each has something wonderful and special to offer.