Renshi Matthew Ansari has been training in several different martial arts styles, including judo, since 1993 and began teaching Shorinji Kempo in 2003. He served in the U.S. Army Airborne Infantry for more than 7 years, including two tours in Afghanistan.

Current Rankings:

1st Dan in Shorinji Kempo under Sensei Chester Israel

4th Dan in Shihairyoku Kempo under the founder, Sensei Chester Israel

2nd Dan in Shotokan Karate under Sensei Mark Zachary

1st Dan in Okinawan Kempo

2nd Dan in Shur-Te Bu-jutsu-Kai under Shihan Troy Price

Advanced instructor in Progressive Arnis under Guro Chad Bailey