The TASK Karate
Academy is operated by Sensei Kevin Johannes, Yondan (4th degree black
belt). Sensei Johannes began his karate career in 1977 and founded the Task Karate academy in 1988. He is the
student of 3 top ranking Koei-Kan instructors, Inasio Anzures, Jack
Sabat, and Brian Frost.
In addition to earning a fourth
degree black belt in the Koei-Kan style, Sensei Johannes has also
studied the art of Aikido under Katsumi Niikura, founder of Ryokukai
International. Johannes has also trained and competed in kickboxing
(full contact Karate) coached by Anzures under the direction of Kerry
Roop, a former world champion.
His experience also includes numerous demonstration and competitions with over 100 wins to his credit including grand championships. Sensei Johannes is also a three time Michigan Sport Karate Circuit (MSKC) state champion.
2011 Mu Sa Kwan Tang Soo Do open Forms, Weapons and Masters Sparring grand champion. Johannes is a 10 time grand champion at this event.
The name TASK comes from Traditional Art of Self-defense Karate.
The traditional art means we follow the martial art tradition of
discipline, respect and dedication forming the basis for good training
ethics. The art being the Koei-Kan style of karate. The self-defense
represents the moral commitment to use the art strictly for
self-development and self-protection, never in aggression.
The word TASK suggests the commitment, determination, and the effort
it takes to achieve any level of proficiency in karate.
The TASK arrow in the school emblem represents direction of growth and
striving to achieve what is best described in the meaning of
Koei-Kan...happiness and prosperity through our efforts in the training
hall.
The aim of Karate-do study at the TASK Karate Academy is to cultivate ourselves fully in an attempt to make the greatest use of our potential and incorporate the benefits of martial arts training into our daily lives.
