Master Kelly has spent his entire life training and teaching martial arts. 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 4 to 84, and beyond.
Master Kelly has earned professional certifications to teach the following martial arts:
- Chen style Tai Chi — 2007
- Earned Teacher Certificate from Laoshi Gao Han (Dr. Kenneth Cohen). Lineage includes masters Gao Fu and B. P. Chan.
- Bagua — 2006
- Re-certified by Dr. John Painter in Nine Dragon Baghuazhang as a Study Group Leader to teach updated curriculum.
- Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong — 2004
- Certified by Laoshi Kenneth Cohen in Chen family style.
- Bagua — 2003
- Certified by Dr. John Painter in Nine Dragon Baghuazhang as a Study Group Leader. Featured as an instructor in current issues of Inside Kungfu magazine.
- Wing Chun Kung Fu — 1994
- Received Sifu (instructor) status from Grand master William Chueng
- Judo — 1994
- Certified by the United States Judo Association
- Aikido and Judo — 1982
- Certified by Karl Geis and Yoji Kondo
- Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido — 1982
- Certified by Peter Soo Young Cha, Chief Instructor and Grandmaster, United Tae Kwon Do / Hapkido
- Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Jujitsu — 1982
- Certified by Grand master William Maier, United Martial Arts, eclectic martial arts course.
Master Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Sports Science. He uses modern scientific research to enhance traditional martial arts instruction.