Pence Self Defense Academy Burlington MA.01803

Year Began in the Arts: 1975 (Western Boxing Fred Pence)
Primary Style: Shaolin Chu'an Fa
Current Highest Rank: 5th Degree Black Belt in Kempo Kara-te (Godan)
Martial Arts Knowledge ; Styles / Systems Studied : Kali, Ju Jitsu, Kobudo, Kempo / Kenpo, Shaolin Kung-fu, Western Boxing, Silat, and Ground Fighting.

Weapons Knowledge: Bo, Baston, Dager, Dao, Kama, Karambit, Katana, Jo, Nunchaku, Obi, Tonfa,Tanto, Sai, and Spear.
Accomplishments
* Inductee Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame ( Sensei of the year )
* Inductee U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Man of the year)
* Inductee World Martial Arts Federation Hall of Fame (Martial Artist of the year).
* Inductee Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Spirit of the Arts Award).
* Awarded an Inst. Rank from the Martial Arts Research Institute in Kali ( M.A.R.I.) (est. 1989).
* Inductee 1st annual International Federation of Ju Jitsuans (I.F.O.J.J.) Legion of Honor - Bushido Award
* Board Member of World Martial Arts Federation.
* Executive Board Member Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu Black Belt Society Massachusetts of Great Grand Master Gascon.