RICK MONTGOMERY, SHIHAN
Rick Montgomery, Shihan has trained in the martial arts since 1968. He has studied multiple styles, choosing Shotokan Karate-Do because of its systematic and scientific approach. He has attended and taught at multiple national/international seminars and camps. He has also competed in many traditional and non-traditional tournaments over the years. Shihan Montgomery joined the Dai-Ichi Shotokan Karate-Do Association (DSKA) in 1989 and is currently an active member under the Executive Director, Ricardo Johns, Hanshi. Shihan Montgomery holds the rank of Roku-Dan (6th Dan) with DSKA. In 1999, Shihan Montgomery obtained Yudansha rank with SKIF (Shotokan Karate International Federation) headed by Hirokazu Kanazawa, Kancho. In 2006, the Dai-Ichi Shotokan karate-Do Association became actively involved with JKS (Japan Karate Shoto-Renmei) where Shihan Montgomery held the position of the Western Regional Director of JKS America. In 2005, Shihan became certified with ISSA (International Sports Science Association) as a personal fitness trainer.
October 21, 2011, Shihan Montgomery experienced a tragic stroke. Statistically ½ of all people who suffer this type of stroke die before they even get to the hospital. Of those that do actually make it to the hospital, another ½ die before leaving the hospital. Shihan Montgomery went from laying in a hospital bed, not even knowing he had the left side of his body with a major portion of his skull removed because of increased pressure, fighting minute by minute for his life……to being back in his dojo training again where he continues to work on rehabilitating his body using martial arts and his Heavenly Father to guide him. His motto is:
“If the mind can conceive it, the body can achieve it through The Heavenly Father”
DOJO KUN:
Seek Perfection of Character
Be Faithful Endeavor
Respect Others
Refrain from Violent Behavior
October 21, 2011, Shihan Montgomery experienced a tragic stroke. Statistically ½ of all people who suffer this type of stroke die before they even get to the hospital. Of those that do actually make it to the hospital, another ½ die before leaving the hospital. Shihan Montgomery went from laying in a hospital bed, not even knowing he had the left side of his body with a major portion of his skull removed because of increased pressure, fighting minute by minute for his life……to being back in his dojo training again where he continues to work on rehabilitating his body using martial arts and his Heavenly Father to guide him. His motto is:
“If the mind can conceive it, the body can achieve it through The Heavenly Father”
DOJO KUN:
Seek Perfection of Character
Be Faithful Endeavor
Respect Others
Refrain from Violent Behavior
