2026 Winter Training Camp

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Location:

The American Institute of Kenpo

7320 N. La Cholla Blvd. #164

Tucson, AZ 85741

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Registration:

Senior Ranks (14+): $125

Junior Ranks (7-13yr.): $65

Camp Shirt: $40

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Winter Training Camp

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This year marks a significant milestone for me as we conclude the fourth year of linked seminars. Over the past three years, our students have had the privilege of training with esteemed individuals who have advanced our lineage.

In 2023, we were honored to have Allen Henderson and Glenn “Scooter” Karnofsky as our featured teachers. Henderson is the successor and head of the Master “Sigung” Stephen LaBounty’s lineage, while Karnofsky is one of Sigung’s most experienced and capable students.

In 2024, we were able to recognize Ed and Baer Parker.the son of  Ed Parker Sr. (The founder of American Kenpo) and his wife are innovative thinkers and problem solvers.

In 2025, we were honor to host Mike and Heather Winkeljohn. Both are world-class trainers and technical experts in the competition and self-defense fields.

These individuals have had a profound influence on my development as an instructor and on the way AIK teaches and operates.

However, this year, we turn our attention to 2026 and the future.

It is appropriate to acknowledge the pioneers who paved the way for our current success. Nevertheless, the true measure of an instructor or organization lies in the quality of its graduates who have matured into capable adults. This year, I have the honor of presenting two individuals who have achieved this. These men have taken the lessons learned from AIK and myself and have established their own “households”, while maintaining a strong bond with the parental “household” (AIK and me). They have exemplified the principles of innovation and refinement that have guided AIK for years.

With pride and excitement, we anticipate the contributions they will make to AIK as we conclude this series of linked seminars with Jeremy Rose and Josh Kalos.

We eagerly look forward to their collaboration with our students and instructors this December.

~ Andrew Pilch

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Featured Teachers:

Jeremy Rose & Josh Kalos

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Jeremy Rose

Jeremy Rose commenced his martial arts studies with Mr. Pilch at the age of five. In addition to his youthful exuberance, he possessed a profound depth of personality.

During his formative years, as his abilities matured, Mr. Rose distinguished himself as an exceptional student and was appointed as a junior leader to assist Mr. Pilch in instructing classes. Over time, he ascended to the role of a cornerstone teacher, contributing to the administration of various day-to-day classes and the meticulous paperwork required to maintain the functionality of the karate school. In this capacity, Mr. Rose exerted a direct and significant influence on both the students and Mr. Pilch’s establishment.

Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Rose continued to expand his teaching endeavors by instructing satellite Kenpo Karate programs for local middle and elementary charter schools in Tucson.

At the age of 19, Mr. Rose’s exceptional teaching abilities garnered the attention of BASIS of Tucson, which subsequently hired him full-time to instruct their PE program that seamlessly integrated Kenpo Karate. Mr. Rose interacts with hundreds of students weekly and has been compelled to develop, adapt, and refine programs to cater to the evolving needs of the next generation of developing children.

Mr. Rose has consistently demonstrated his exceptional talent as a mentor to both children and adults. Owing to our lineage with Mr. Winkeljohn, Mr. Pilch has consistently offered a program for individuals interested in exploring the rigorous demands of fun contact completion. Over the years, this has encompassed disciplines such as Boxing, Kickboxing, and MMA. In 2020, in collaboration with Mr. Kalos, Mr. Rose assumed the responsibility of overseeing the programs for AIK. Alongside Mr. Kalos, they have meticulously developed a comprehensive, safe, and effective program for students of all ages to acquire the foundational skills essential for successful competition fighters. 

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Josh Kalos

At the age of six, Josh Kalos commenced his martial arts training under the guidance of AKKA, an affiliated school to the one that Mr. Pilch was operating at the time. From the outset, Mr. Kalos exhibited a natural aptitude for martial arts and demonstrated a rapid comprehension of the fundamental theories, concepts, and principles that underpin Kenpo.

During his teenage years, owing to his exceptional abilities, Mr. Kalos embarked on the path of becoming an instructor. In a relatively short period, due to his skill and abilities, he became the primary instructor for both children and adults.

During his late teens, Mr. Pilch started training  Mr. Kalos in martial arts and full-contact combat techniques. As Mr. Kalos transitioned into his twenties, Mr. Pilch dedicated an increasing amount of time to his mentorship, ultimately assuming the role of Mr. Kalos’s primary instructor.

At the age of 21, Mr. Kalos demonstrated the skills and ability to teach at such a high level that BASIS of Tucson hired him full-time to instruct their physical education program, which seamlessly integrated Kenpo Karate. Mr. Kalos interacts with hundreds of students weekly and has developed, adapted, and refined programs to cater to the evolving needs of the next generation of developing children.

In conjunction with Mr. Rose, Mr. Kalos shares a passion for analytically dissecting the art of fighting with a focus on competitive arts. Partnering with Mr. Rose, he has spearheaded the ongoing development of AIK’s advance sparring classes, which impart the fundamental skills essential to full-contact arts.