About Us
Guru/Sensei Dawud Muhammad began his Martial Arts training in late 1964 in the Nation of Islam under the guidance of The Fruit of Islam (FOI). Two years later while in the Marine Corps he continued to study whatever art was available, such as Shotokon, Judo and Ju jitsu until his tour of duty was over. In 1972 Sensei Muhammad joined the Mahn Suh Park Tae Kyun Assoc. and studied Tae Kyun, which is one of the oldest Korean Arts taught by Buddhist Monks and is the grandfather to Tang Soo Do under Master Mahn Suh Park where Sensei Muhammad received his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1977. In 1991 Sensei Muhammad began his studies of Kenpo Karate under Mr. Tom Updegrove in Chinese Kenpo known as the Tracy version and later in 1997 under Mr. Mike Cappi studied Kenpo Karate known as the Parker version. Mr. Cappi tested Sensei Muhammad immediately after joining his school and awarded his 1st Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. Sensei Muhammad immediately began teaching Chinese Kenpo for Mr. Cappi to his younger students while Mr. Cappi taught Sensei Muhammad the Ed Parker version of Kenpo and April 24th, 1998 Mr. Cappi the managing Director of the American Kenpo Karate Association promoted Sensei Muhammad to 2nd Degree Black Belt. Sensei Muhammad during his years of training has attended numerous seminars and training camps under such notables as Richard ‘Huk’ Planas, Larry Tatum, Jeff Speakman, Paul Dye, Dave Hubble, and George Dillman. Ed Parker Jr., Dr. M Gyi, Joe Lewis, Joe Palanzo, William de Thouars, Wally Jay and last but not least, the Grandmaster and Founder of the Filipino Martial Arts, Prof. Remy Presas. Prof. Presas rewarded Sensei Muhammad in July 1998 after 5 years of training in stick, knives and disarms under him in his spare time and made him a Certified Instructor in Modern Arnis, Karate and Ju jitsu.
Sensei Muhammad has now developed a system that combines Kenpo Karate and Ju jitsu into one. Sensei Muhammad believes that both Kenpo and Ju jitsu are Warrior Arts. Sensei Muhammad uses Ju jitsu as prefixes and suffixes in all Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate techniques and is presently writing a book and making a videotape to explain and show those interested. At the present time his school is charted by the Modern Arnis Federation founded by Grandmaster Prof. Remy Presas, and the World Combat Arts Federation whose president is Grandmaster Lee Epperson. Sensei Muhammad is also a member of the International Federation of Ju-jitsuans whose president is Michael Depasquale Sr. Dai Shihon & Chairman and The World Combat Arts Federation whose president is Grandmaster Lee Epperson and finally Sensei Muhammad is an Associate member of Grandmaster James Ibrao Association. “Grandmaster James Ibrao is Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker’s first Black Belt and the teacher of Grandmaster Al Tracy of Tracy’s Kenpo Karate”.
October 2000
Sensei Muhammad became a member of the North American Black Belt Hall of Fame and the Representative for the State of Pennsylvania.
June 2, 2001
Sensei Muhammad officially became a member of the World Combat Arts Federation Black Belt Hall of Fame and was chosen as the World Combat Arts Federation Kenpo Instructor of the Year.
July 22, 2001
Sensei Muhammad tested for and received his Lakan Guro Black Belt in Modern Arnis under the late Grandmaster Remy Presas.
October 20, 2001
Grandmaster & President of the World Combat Arts Federation, Leroy W. Epperson, III, appointed Sensei Muhammad the Pennsylvania Representative for the World Combat Arts Federation.
November 11, 2001
Grandmaster Larry Tatum, 10th Degree Black Belt promoted Sensei Muhammad to his 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate.
April 14, 2002
Sensei Muhammad was promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo by a Board of The World Combat Arts Federation Representatives, 10th Degree George Elmer, 9th Degree Mike Lambert, Soke & Grandmaster Lee Epperson and 4th Degree Joe Rebelo.
July 2002
Guru/Sensei Muhammad became a Guru in Sayoc Kali: another Philippine Martial Art. Promoted by Tuhon Chris Sayoc.
July 2003
Guru/Sensei Muhammad was promoted to Level One Instructor in Sayoc Kali by Tuhon Chris Sayoc.
July 11, 2003
Guru/Sensei Muhammad was awarded the title of Senior Master Instructor at the 1st international Modern Arnis Symposium hosted by Dr. Jerome Barber.
July 27, 2003
Guru/Sensei Muhammad became a First Generation
Sarong Instructor in Talio Silat. Certified by Tuhon Roberto Torres.
Guru/Sensei Muhammad is a holder of several Black Belts in different styles of Martial Arts and continues to study in them all.
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Sensei Muhammad receiving the ceremonial “kick” when he was promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate by Grandmaster Larry Tatum. |
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Sensei Muhammad working with the late Grandmaster Remy Presas during an Arnis seminar. |
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Sensei Muhammad appointed the Pennsylvania State Representative for the World Combat Arts Federation by its President, Grandmaster Leroy W. Epperson, III. |
Directions
Sensei Muhammad Is Available For Seminars, Camps, And Other Events…. Especially In Kenpo, Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis, Sayoc Kali And Shendo Aikijitsu.
Please Contact Us For More Information Or To Book Your Event. Due To Scheduling, It Is Advised That You Book (Or Coordinate With) Sensei Muhammad As Soon As Possible To Guarantee Booking.
Muhammad’s Martial Arts Academy
4517 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia., Pa 19144
(215) 849-2325
Directions
FROM WASHINGTON, DC
TAKE 95 NORTH TO PHILA. 1-76 WEST TO
US-1 NORTH EXIT, ‘340B’
EXIT NUMBER ‘340B’, MERGES ONTO US-1 NORTH, GO ABOUT ½ MILE
EXIT AT WISSHICKON AVE, NORTH/GERMANTOWN AVE
MERGE LEFT TOWARDS GERMANTOWN AVE & GO TO 1ST LIGHT
TURN RIGHT ONTO WAYNE AVE, SCHOOL IS ON THE LEFT
FROM HARRISBURG
GO EAST, TO VALLEY FORGE, TAKE EXIT 1-76 EAST
TAKE US-1 NORTH, 1ST EXIT AFTER CITY LINE AVE, EXIT NUMBER ‘340B’, TOWARDS ROOSEVELT BLVD & MERGE ONTO US-1 NORTH
EXIT AT WISSHICKON AVE, NORTH/GERMANTOWN AVE & GO TO 1ST LIGHT
TURN RIGHT ONTO WAYNE AVE, SCHOOL IS ON THE LEFT
FROM N.Y. AND SOUTH JERSEY
FROM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRIDGE, MERGE ONTO VINE ST EXPRESSWAY
VINE STREET BECOMES 1-76 WEST, GO 3.6 MILES
TAKE THE US-1 NORTH, EXIT NUMBER ‘340B’, TOWARDS ROOSEVELT BLVD & MERGE ONTO US-1 NORTH
EXIT AT WISSHICKON AVE, NORTH GERMANTOWN AVE & MERGE LEFT TOWARDS GERMANTOWN AVE & GO TO 1ST LIGHT
TURN RIGHT ONTO WAYVE AVE, SCHOOL IS ON THE LEFT
(ABOUT 6 MILES FROM BRIDGE, APPROX 10 MINUTES)
FROM N.Y. AND NORTH JERSEY
TAKE THE N.J.T.P. TO EXIT NO. 6
TAKE THE PA. TURNPIKE TO US-1, SOUTH (ROOSEVELT BLVD)
EXIT AT HUNTING PARK
GO TO ‘HESS’ GAS STATION ABOUT 4 LIGHTS AND MAKE A RIGHT TURN
GO TO 1ST LIGHT (WAYNE AVE) AND MAKE A LEFT
SCHOOL IS ON THE RIGHT, BEFORE THE LIGHT
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