Wayne Riehle's Page

Relationship Status:

Married

Looking For:

Friendship, Networking

Political Views:

republican

Religious Views:

Christian-Grace Brethren

Interests:

My wife and kids,my Church,Isshinryu Karate,Close combat and Private Security,My Karate school and my students.

Favorite Music:

60's and70's rock,New style Christian and inspirational music to meditate to.

Favorite TV Shows:

All of the CSI's, History channel the mma shows.

Favorite Movies:

Anything with Zombies,Comedys,and Action movies.

Favorite Books:

The Bible,John Sanford,James Patterson,Black Belt magazine.

Employer:

Self

Your School Name:

Christian Academy of Martial Arts

Summary of Your Martial Arts Training:

I started in Detroit Mich. back in the early 70's with Tae kwon do for 4 years and then Isshinryu for 4 years my family moved to Ohio and I trained by my self for a couple years.I ran into a couple of friends from the tournament circut they were opening a school near my home I hooked up with them and started training in the seiei kan style.After about 6 years I moved on back to Isshinryu and alot of close combat training.

Style(s) of Martial Arts:

Tae kwon do,Seiei kan,some MMA,Isshinryu,Close combat training,A little Krav Maga.

Rank(s) in Your Respected Style(s):

5th dan in Karate,3rd dan in Seiei kan, Red belt in Tae kwon do (equivalent to Ik Kyu brown belt).

Achievements and Awards:

Many 1st place trophies at tournaments from 1974 till 1999 all across the US and Canada,Firearms instructor certificate,certificate to teach gun and knife disarms,Self Defense instructor of the year for 99',2000,2001,2005,and 2006,

What Martial Arts Has Taught You:

Martial Arts are my true passion.I love everything about it.It has taught me to become more grounded and focused on my training,my Family,my Church.It has given me more confidence to handle any situation I encounter through not just my personal protection business but also in life itself.Having a good foundation is very important in life and through training.The time to strike is when the oppertunity presents its self.