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The American Institute of Kenpo has enlisted a Master
Council to give us guidance and to set policy in times
of divergence. Each member of AIK’s Master Council has
many years of experience and they bring a wealth of
knowledge, insight and real life know-how to assist AIK.
We thank each member for your continued service and
the special place you have with The American Institute
of Kenpo - Until the last day...
 As a martial artist, Ed Parker Jr. has focused his
martial arts training with a foundational and a complex
understanding of his father’s art of American Kenpo (outside
of the curriculum) training and working under his father.
During the past 25 years Ed has taught, lectured, produced,
published, written, illustrated, designed, choreographed and
acted in various martial arts-related areas. He has a black
belt in American Kenpo Karate. Ed has been awarded
everything from a 1st degree black belt up to 10th degree,
and has chosen to wear nothing but a plain black belt and
claims no rank other than black belt. He prefers to just be
a student of the arts in general, exploring and absorbing
all that interests him. The American Institute of Kenpo is
thrilled to have Mr. Parker in our school for our yearly
camps, senior black belt testing, as well as to have his
council in matters concerning the direction of our
organization.
 Mr. Lee Sprague is the consummate warrior; his technical
abilities, tactics, and combat mindset are unmatched in his
field. What stands far above however, is Mr. Sprague’s
unique ability to draw the very best out of his students.
Mr. Sprague has a way of leaving his presence with you long
after the lesson ends. He becomes the little angel (or devil
– depending on circumstance) sitting on your shoulder that
gives you unmistakably correct advice, often so difficult to
follow. Mr. Sprague’s teachings have made the difference and
saved the lives of his students in moments of crisis
(physical and otherwise). It is, with honor, that the
American Institute of Kenpo recognizes Lee Sprague as a
member of AIK’s Master Council.
 Mr. Mike Winkeljohn is a two time World Kickboxing and Muay
Thai Champion. He has a long and decorated fight career and
he now trains some of the most well known fighters in the
world at Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts. Mr. Winkeljohn holds
a 6th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo but he is above
all, a great teacher and coach. Mr. Winkeljohn serves the
American Institute of Kenpo as a Master Council Member. He
offers his guidance, council and his advanced insights to
bridge the gap between Kenpo and full contact fighting.
 Mr. Steve McCoy is a master motivator with the best basics
in the business. His talent as a martial artist has lead him
to many tournament grand championships as well as being a
sought after seminar instructor. He has faced many obstacles
in his life that would have doomed a lesser man; coming
through a brain tumor (and subsequent surgery) with both his
insatiable optimism as well as his desire to serve intact.
Mr. McCoy, and his wonderful wife Debbie serve and support
the American Institute of Kenpo at every opportunity and AIK
is grateful to have them.
 Mr. Jeremy Howden is a tenacious martial artist with
intensity to spare - he is just the type of guy that always
gets the job done. Mr. Howden holds a 6th Degree Black Belt
in American Kenpo and he serves the American Institute of
Kenpo as a Master Council Member, rallying support and
coordinating team projects. Mr. Howden has extensive
experience in school management and presentation which
allows him to assist other school owners and provides a
“lead by example” model. Mr. Howden has brought much to AIK;
he created the Fallen Warrior Ceremony (to honor our Kenpo
Lineage) which occurs each June at our Black Belt BBQ. He
has also developed the Tactical Linguistic Control Program
that empowers students (of all ages) to avoid confrontation
and diffuse aggressive situations. The American Institute of
Kenpo is grateful to our “General” for his service and
contributions.
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