12 time International Champion -  5 time European Champion 
Professor Collado is the only kenpoist to win
all the Major Kenpo International Competitions world wide.

Prof. Collado is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. Prof. Collado received his 4th Degree in 1993 from Mr. Yosh Furuya,  Mr. Frank Trejo and Mr. Roger Meadows.  Mr. Collado is considered one of Kenpo Karate's  top Kenpo Forms Practitioners and competitors.  Prof. Collado has earned this respect due to his many and impressive accomplishments as a Kenpo Karate competitor and instructor in the USA and in Europe.

Prof. Collado began  his training 38 years ago at the age of 13.  He received  his 1st Degree Black Belt in Albuquerqure, New Mexico in the Traco/Tracy Kenpo System.  After Moving to Los Angeles , Prof. Collado met up with one of Ed Parker's Black Belts  who intern introduced him to Grand Master Ed Parker and into the  Parker circles.  Prof. Collado begin training directly under  Ed Parker's 1st Generation and  9th Degree Black Belt  Mr. Yosh "Jimmy" Furuya. Mr. Collado began from the very begining and learned the Ed Parker Kenpo Karate System from Mr. Furuya. This was quite difficult having earned a Black Belt in the Tracy System first and having to re-learn the Parker system.

Over the course of  the next 12 years Mr. Collado trained intensively under Mr. Yosh Furuya.  This  included  training  with the "Old Timers" of the Ed Parker's Pasadena Studio .  Each Friday evening at 8:00 PM 13-20 Black Belts gathered in Pasadena area for  the legendary "Friday Night" class. Many of the Black Belts in attendance  were of 1st generation status.  Prof. Collado  has  also had  the honor and privilege of training privately with Mr. Frank Trejo over the past 20years at his home at "Camp Trejo" located Pasadena.  Other Kenpo Instructors Prof. Collado has trained with directly include SGM Frank Trejo, Mr. Steve Aaron, Mr. Steve Herring,  Mr. Phil Conti ,  Mr. Roger Meadows, Mr. Dave Thompson, Mr. Paul Dye and Mr. Huk Planas. Prof. Collado continues to attend seminars and take private lessons from some of Kenpo's Top Instructors.

In 2003 Mr. Collado teamed up with  Guru Steve Tarani to form the Kenpo Karambit Association. The combination of the ancient blade and the principles and concepts of Ed Parkers Kenpo Karate. A lethal mix.

In 1994 Mr. Collado opened a Kenpo Studio in Glendora Ca. with his Instructor Mr. Yoshio Furuya.

Prof. Collado Currently teaches at Pacific Arts Kenpo in Buena Park, Ca and in Glendora, CA weekly.

Mr. Collado has been a National Caliber athlete all of his life and continues to compete Internationally today.  Mr. Collado has an extensive background in Exercise Physiology and Sports medicine. Mr. Collado is a Registered Sport Medicine Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer.

 Physical Therapy and Athletic Training.  These skills only add  to the understanding of , and applications of motion and anatomy and physiology .  Mr. Collado has the knowledge to heal the injured, an important and valuable asset to his Kenpo Karate teaching and training.  Mr. Collado has made four trips to Europe each year to compete in and teach  and learn Kenpo Karate.

In addition to his Kenpo Studies Mr. Collado has been a student of the Chinese Art of
Chin -na (The Art of seize and control) for the past 22 years.Mr. Collado has studied the art of
Kubudo (The Art of  Okinawan Bo/Staff Fighting)
under the direction of Ryobu-kai Master
Kiyoshi Yamazaki
in Anahiem CA.
 
 Mr. Collado is a Registered Sport Medicine Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer and Assistant Physical Therapist in Glendora California. Mr. Collado was the Head Trainer for the Anaheim Storm Professional Team in 2005 and will be worked with the Portland Lumberjax in the 2006-07 season.

 

 

Martial Arts (Kenpo) Accomplishments
In 1996 Mr. Collado Became the FIRSTand ONLY Kenpoist to ever win the Open Black Belt Forms Grand Champion Title  with a Kenpo form in  Ed Parker's International Karate Championships'  35 year history!2004-09 - No Competitions (Ruptured Achilles Tendon) and (Major reconstructive knee Surgery) Ouch!  2010 International Karate Championships Silver Medalist Senior Black Belt FormsLas Vegas, Nev  2003 IKKA International Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
(Grand Champion-runner-up)
Boston, MA-USA 2002 IKKA European International Black Belt Forms Champion
Madrid, Spain 2002 International Kenpo Black Belt Forms Grand Champion
2002 International Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
Pasadena, CA 2001 AKKS European Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
Dublin, Ireland 2001 Compete International Kenpo Black Belt  Forms Champion
Pomona, California 2000 European Championships - 2nd Place
Plymouth, England 1999 Ed Parker Memorial World Kenpo Championships
1999 Mens Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
1999 Mens Black Belt Forms Grand Champion
Las Vegas , Nevada 1999 European Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
Holsterbo, Denmark
 1999 International 30-39 Open Black Belt Forms Champion
Long Beach Internationals 1999 International 18+ 3rd Degree and up Kenpo Forms Champion
Long Beach Internationals 1998 European Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
Jersey- Channel Islands UK  
1998 European Championships -Silver Medal - U.S.A. Fighting Team 1998 American Kenpo Nationals(Karate on the Beach)
1998 Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
1998  30+ Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
Huntington Beach, Ca .1997 Championes de Las Americas
Open Creative Black Belt Forms Champion  1996 International Black Belt Grand Champion  
1996  3rd Degree +  Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
1996 2nd Place -  Open Black Belt Forms
Long Beach Internationals 1995  2nd Place - Kenpo Black Belt Forms 3rd Degree+
1995 2nd Place -Open Black Belt Forms
Long Beach Internationals 1993 Kenpo Black Belt Forms Champion
1993- 2nd Place Creative Forms
Long Beach Internationals 1989 - 2nd Place Black Belt Kumite
WKA World Karate Championships

 

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