Master Martin Kelly has committed his entire life, since the age of seven, to training and teaching martial arts. He has brought his skills into the ring, achieving the honor of 1988 U.S. National Kuoshu Champion. Professionally, working as security in public venues with tens of thousands of people and security guard detail for celebrities. As a conscientious citizen, he has also taken his unique skill set to the streets, in order to resolve real-life dangerous situations. Holding black belts in a variety of martial arts styles, he has developed an extraordinary level of skill and is equally comfortable with students from age 5 to 88, and beyond.
Master Kelly has earned professional certifications from Masters and Grandmasters, to teach the following martial arts:
- Aikido, Judo and Jujitsu: 2010 - 1982
- Certified in Tomiki Aikido by Sensei Yoji Kondo, Sensei Karl Geis, and Sensei Brian Sutherland.
- Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, Baguazhang and Xing Yi: 2010 - 1998
- Certified by Laoshi Gao Han (Dr. Kenneth Cohen) in Chen family style. Earned Chen Style Tai Chi Teacher Certificate in 2007. Lineage includes Grandmasters Gao Fu and B. P. Chan.
- Jiulong Baguazhang: 2006 - 1997
- Certified by Dr. John Painter, of the Dao Qi Quan Gong Fu Nei Jia Association, in Nine Dragon Baghuazhang as a Study Group Leader to teach updated curriculum. Featured as an instructor in 2003 issues of "Inside Kungfu" Magazine.
- Southern Praying Mantis: 1997
- Studied Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu under Sifu Henry Poo Yee.
- Wing Chun Kung Fu: 1994 - 1984
- Received Sifu (instructor) status from Grandmaster William Chueng, teacher of Bruce Lee and Robert Downey, Jr.
- Judo: 1994
- Certified by the United States Judo Association.
- Jeet Kune Do: 1993 - 1990
- Studied Jeet Kune Do with Larry Hartsell, disciple of Bruce Lee and instructor to the stars.
- Kali, Eskrima, Silat, Bersilat, Pentjak Silat, Pukulan Pentjak Silat - Bukti Negara, and Jun Fan Martial Arts: 1993 - 1990
- Comprehensive training in the art and science of these Indonesian and Philipino martial arts, from Daniel Inosanto, who recently trained Denzel Washington for the film, "The Book Of Eli", and Paul De Thouars.
- Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Jujitsu: 1983
- Certified by Grandmaster William Maier, United Martial Arts, eclectic martial arts course.
- Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido: 1982
- Certified by Peter Soo Young Cha, Chief Instructor and Grandmaster of United Tae Kwon Do / Hapkido.
Master Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Sports Science, and a Masters Degree in Qigong. He uses modern scientific research to enhance traditional martial arts instruction.