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Kevin Lamkin began his martial art career in the early 1970’s in the Tracy system of Kenpo Karate (the original system that Ed Parker taught) where he eventually obtained a 7th degree black belt. In the 1980’s he began his training in American Kenpo as a personal student of Ed Parker, who promoted him to 4th degree black belt, and he eventually rose to the rank of 6th degree black belt. Several times, he was offered higher rankings, up to 9th degree black belt in American kenpo, but refused (see Why We Created Elite-Fighters System of Martial Arts.) In addition to his Kenpo black belts, Kevin holds the rank of Master Instructor (Guro Ikaapat) in Pangasinan Arnis de Mano (a Filipino fighting art specializing in stick and knife fighting), and a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do (WTF).

Kevin's professional career began at the University of Louisville where he earned degrees in Chemistry and Physics. While in graduate school, he taught undergraduate physics courses for four years at the university. In 1993 he joined the Louisville Police Department (now the Louisville Metro Police Department) where he is a detective in computer forensics.

In June 2007, Kevin Lamkin was inducted into the innaugural Kenpo Hall of Fame.

Eric Lamkin began his martial art training in the late 1970’s in the Tracy System of Kenpo Karate where he earned a 5th degree black belt. In the 1980’s, he began his training in American Kenpo as a personal student of Ed Parker where he earned the rank of 5th degree black belt. Several times, he was offered higher rankings, up to 9th degree black belt in American kenpo, but refused (see Why We Created Elite-Fighters System of Martial Arts.) In addition to his black belts in Kenpo, he also holds the rank of sandan in Jiu-jitsu, a sandan in Shotokan Karate, and he holds the rank of Master Instructor (Guro Ikaapat) in Pangasinan Arnis de Mano.

Eric's professional background originates in sports medicine and science. He is currently an executive in personal and corporate security for a major american corporation. In addition, he has completed tactical weapons training in the Department of Defense and he currently conducts specialized training courses that he has created for state and federal law enforcement agencies as well as personnel in US military units.

Kevin and Eric have a unique perspective on the martial arts. They have a great appreciation for the past, but they recognize a need for a system of martial arts that is relevant to modern times. Their unique backgrounds have enabled them to see the advantages and disadvantages of current martial art systems and to develop the Elite Fighter System of Modern Personal Combat.

In addition, their occupations have required them to utilize their knowledge and training in life or death situations. This first-hand experience has shown them what works and what does not work. They now hope to extend this knowledge and experience to you. They also recognize the need to have a system that has all aspects of training organized in a unified, progressive, and complete program rather than the "buffet-style" of most martial art schools. Only by training in a unified, comprehensive, and organized system of martial art will you truly develop fighting skills.

It is their desire to bring professionalism, honor, integrity, and honesty to the martial arts. They are not hobbyist, but professionals who want and expect the best from themselves and from those whom they train.

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