Shihan Jeff Rhodes

Shihan Rhodes began his training in Judo in 1977 at the Dale City Judo Club in Dale City, VA under the direction of Major Williams of the United States Air force. In 1991 Jeff began his training in Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do and Kobudo under the direction of Hanshi Carl Wilcox at The Center for Martial Arts in Asheville, NC. Rhodes has competed in the Martial Arts since 1977 on a state, regional, national and international level in Judo, Karate and Ju-Jitsu.

Shihan Rhodes is a full time instructor at The Center for Martial Arts and is a certified Self-Defense, Rape and Assault Prevention Instructor and Police Survival and Defense Institute Instructor as well.

Some Achievements/Acknowledgements

  • 5th Dan Kwanmukan Karate
  • 5th Dan Yamanaka Kojute Ju-Jitsu
  • 5th Dan United States Ju-Jitsu Federation
  • 4th Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
  • 3rd Dan Traditional Kodokan Judo
  • 1977,1978 Junior Olympic Champion, Judo
  • 1995 USA Karate Team Member, Bronze Medalist Goodwill Games, Greece
  • 2006 Outstanding Senior Sportsman Award , United States Ju-Jitsu Federation
  • 2008,2009 Outstanding Leader, World Kwanmukan Society
  • 2010 - Outstanding Leader, World Kwanmukan Society.
  • 2010 - USA Karate National Champion, Kumite -75 kilos, 35-45