Personal Biography
Kevin McLellan.
Wellington, Fl 33414
(561) 514-1001
Age: 45 Marital Status: Married with four boys
Waltham Vocational High School Class of 1977
Vice President Class of 1977
Martial Arts, I enjoy all sports, both watching and participating. I was also the Senior Staff Writer for Krane Ratings International Magazine and have been published in many martial arts magazines such as: Black Belt Magazine, Tae Kwon Do Times, Karate International, Karate Voice and Action Martial Arts. As well as many suburban Boston and Florida newspapers such as: The Wellesley Townsman, The Arlington Advocate, The Everett Herald Leader, The News Tribune, Palm Beach Post, Stuart News, and the St. Lucie Tribune.
Martial Arts Style: Okinawan & Japanese Goju-Ryu and the Mong Cobra system
Years Experience: 22 Weapons: 8 years Started Competition: February 22, 1997
Instructors: Sensei Brian LeBlanc (4th degree) of Waltham, Mass. is my main instructor, Shihan Rocky DiRico (6th degree) of Arlington, Mass. is my weapons instructor. Since moving to Florida, my main instructor has been Grandmaster Ed Brown (10th degree) of Port St. Lucie, Florida
Member of NASKA (1997-1998) (North American Sport Karate Association)
Member of Krane (1996-1998) (Karate Referees Association of New England)
Member of World Champion (1997-1999) "Rocky DiRico's National Karate Team"
Senior Staff Writer (1996-1998) - Krane Rating International Magazine
Member of the Black Knight Karate Association 1999-present
Board of Directors- Black Knight Karate Association (Secretary 2001-present)
Co Promoter-The Treasure Coast Karate Classic 2002
Shinjimasu International Martial Arts Association
1996-1997 Martial Arts Accomplishments
1996 "Student Of The Year" awarded by World Weapons Champion Rocky DiRico
1997 Krane State Weapons Champion (Massachusetts)
1997 Krane State Sparring Champion (Massachusetts)
1997 Krane National Weapons Champion (Gold Medal)
1997 Krane National Sparring Finalist (Bronze Medal)
1997 Krane "World Tour" Champion (Sparring)
1997 Krane "World Tour" rated #2 Weapons Competitor
1997 NASKA #2 rated Weapons Competitor in USA
1997 Krane Ratings International Hall of Fame Inductee "Man of the Year"
1997 Selected to World Champion "Rocky DiRico's National Karate Team"
1998 Krane Ratings International "Gladiator Award"
1998 Krane State Weapons Champion (Massachusetts)
1998 Krane National Weapons Champion (Gold Medal)
1998 Krane National Sparring Finalist (Bronze Medal)
1998 NASKA National Weapons Champion
1998 NASKA #5 rated Sparring Competitor in USA
US Open World Championships– 2nd place Executive Black Belt Weapons
Treasure Coast Karate Classic – 3rd place Executive Black Belt Weapons
Battle of Pompano – 1st place Executive Black Belt Weapons
Treasure Coast Karate Classic – 1st place Executive Black Belt Weapons
Selected to “Team Pepsi” National Karate Team
Tournament Coordinator- “Battle by the Beach” West Palm, Florida
Treasure Coast Karate Classic – 1st place Executive Black Belt Weapons
Florida State Karate Championships – 3rd place Executive Black Belt Weapons
2002 Martial Arts Accomplishments
Did not compete
Treasure Coast Karate Classic – 1st place Executive Black Belt Weapons
Black Knight Karate Association Award – “Promoter of the Year”
Shinjimasu International Martial Arts Association – “Promoter of the Year”
Shinjimasu “Battle of the Masters” World Hall of Fame
Selected as Martial Arts Instructor- Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Martial Arts Instructor- Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Initiated and implemented “Summer Karate Camp” program
Initiated and implemented “Tournament Training” classes
Initiated and implemented “Weapons/Bo Staff” classes
Initiated and implemented “Bully Buster” program (ages 6-9)
Formed Boys & Girls Club Competition Karate Team
