 Sifu Schroder has trained in Martial Arts since age 12. He began his training
in Tokong Moosul under Grand Master Yi in 1982, where he earned his red belt
before Master Yi returned to Korea. He began training in Chinese Kenpo in 1989
under Michael Abedin, earning his 2nd Degree Black Belt from the National Chinese
Kenpo Karate Association in 1999. Sifu Schroder currently holds Black Belts in
three systems: 2nd Degree in Chinese Kenpo Karate, 4th Degree in Lung Chi Quan
Kung Fu and 3rd Degree in American Kenpo Karate.
In 2000 Sifu Schroder established the Chinese Kenpo Karate Association so
that he could teach and develop his own style of Martial Arts free from political
restraints. Sifu Schroder has been a long time student of Kung Fu, and under the instruction of Grand Master Russell Shores, a 10th Degree Black Belt in Long Chi
Quan Kung Fu, was promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2002.
Eager to learn and advance his fighting style, Sifu Schroder branched out
into American Kenpo Karate. Training directly under Professor John Sepulveda,
founder of the American Kenpo Training Systems, he is now working toward his 4th
Degree Black Belt. He also has a passion for Jiu-Jitsu, incorporating Joe Morea’s
fighting system into his curriculum.
Mr. Schroder took over Austin Kenpo Karate in 1997 and has developed it
into the fun, energetic, disciplined school it is today. Mr. Schroder loves working
with children and many of his advanced ranks began in the children’s program and
have been training with him for over 10 years. In 2004, after many requests from his
students who are also parents, he incorporated a youth program (ages 5- 7).
Although the children learn the same curriculum as the juniors and adults, the
younger children have flourished under his tutelage. This is due to Sifu Schroder’s
strict guidelines for the class, allowing only 25 students to be enrolled in the youth
program at one time, unlike many of his competitors who allow 2 to 3 times that
number. Children also need encouragement and discipline in order to develop their
full potential; Sifu Schroder’s passion for teaching and his ability to relate to his
students have made his curriculum a great success.
 Chinese Kenpo Karate Association
The Chinese Kenpo Karate Association patch (pictured right) was designed by Sifu Schroder to represent many aspects of the art of Kenpo. The yin & yang in the background represent balance. The hands represent the union of the warrior and the scholar and the hard and soft aspects of the art. The Chinese characters are Principles and Honor, from the Kenpo creed. The large, red outer ring represents the body of students studying the art. The smaller, inner red ring represents the instructors, who are fewer in number. The great black area between the two rings represents the long journey students must take to become instructors.
 American Kenpo Training Systems
The AKTS patch, exclusively designed and trademarked for Mr. Sepulveda, with exacting detail. It keeps fresh in our minds and hearts, where Kenpo Karate originated. Although the shape of the patch is exactly the same as the original IKKA patch designed by Mr. Parker, the three dimensional aspect lends a depth, to the universal pattern, tiger and dragon. This is symbolic of the depth of knowledge that the AKTS shares with its membership.
 The Lineage of Austin Kenpo Karate |
