My name is Russ Kauffroath, aka Sifu DangeRuss. I have been a student of the martial arts for over 30 years. My training began in Huntington Beach, California, where I took a class in Judo at the local Boys Club. I soon joined the Fountain Valley Sam Pai Kenpo Studio under Grandmaster Joseph Leon Dimmick. I was awarded the rank of black belt by Darwin Jones in 1977. In 1978, I relocated to Washington State and started training in Animal Fighting Systems Gun-fu with Grandmaster Isidro Archibeque, who has awarded me the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt. I have also studied White Lotus Sword, Modern Arnis, Combat Arnis, Largo Mano Abaniko & Balintawak Arnis and have Co-developed Living Arnis with Damien Romero. Although the primary system I teach is Sam Pai Kenpo, I have incorporated aspects of all of these styles into what I now teach. Not so much changing the integrity of the original art, but enriching the flavor by simply adding some seasoning. What type of seasoning ? (Very spicey of course) We practice the traditional Sam Pai Kenpo Techniques, but utilize the greater understanding of nerve center and pressure points to increase the effectiveness. We also take most techniques all the way to the ground, or to a conclusive finish. The addition of the Filipino Arnis added dramatically to the understanding of fighting with, or against an armed assailant. In this day and age, it seems prudent to take advantage of everything at your disposal. My private martial arts club has operated in Bremerton, WA since 1979. If you are interested in working out with us, or would like to observe us in action, please call us at (360) 377-1715 or email us @ Sampai@hotmail.com We are currently seeking a new larger and better training facility, so stay tuned for an announcement about our new and exciting location coming soon to Kitsap County !!! In the interim, please bear with us. Instructors include myself, Mr. Ariel Sanchez, Mr. Lien Nguyen, Mr. Scott Jensen, Mr. Dean Dobsen, Miss Angela Cabrera, Mr John Jensen (Our newest Member of the Instructional team!) and George Dellatorre Assistant Instructor and Tournament Coach.
Grand Master Archie attempting to teach this humble student
how to fly. This method is known as the Incentive Method.
If you successfully fly, you don't get cracked by the three-sectional
staff. Now THAT is motivation.
(Photo taken circa 1981 by Damien Romero)
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