Bio: • Sensei Todd Keightley
Sensei Todd Keightley
Sensei Todd Keightley was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1986. His first karate lesson was August 6th 1994. It was a children's Kenpo karate class at the Tracy's Karate Studios in St. Louis. Todd excelled in his lessons and learned quickly. He competed frequently on the Midwest Martial Arts Association Circuit. He excelled in both kata and kumite acquiring multiple champion and grand champion titles until the age of 15.
At age 15 he moved to northern Idaho and attended boarding school there for two of his high school years. Besides the standard academics his training during this time included mountaineering, rock climbing and telemark skiing. In his junior year he returned to St. Louis and continued at his previous high school and karate dojo.
On August 27th, 2004 at the age of 17 Todd was promoted to the rank of Shodan under Sensei Tim Greek (5th degree, Godan) and Tim Golby (9th degree, Kudan) of Tracy's Karate Studios. Todd graduated from high school in 2005 and moved to Prescott Arizona the following fall to attend Prescott College. He is seeking a major in adventure education with an emphasis in search and rescue and a minor in Martial arts education and theory.
It was at this time that he began training with the Shinpu-Ren school in Prescott. He began competing in the USKA tournament circuit at this time also. In November of 2005 he captured Adult Black Belt Lt. weight champion at the California State Championships.
In 2006 Todd was hired as a counselor at YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi, MO. There he taught a basic Martial arts clinic to the campers. During the summer of 2007 Todd took first overall in Black Belt fighting on the Midwest circuit. He returned to Prescott College in the fall of 2007, and continues his training in Shinpu -Ren.
Todd currently teaches three days a week in the dojo. His open and friendly personality add a special component to the work floor. His knowledge base of Kenpo brings new techniques and theory to the students and staff. As a student and instructor Sensei Todd is able to relate to the new students in a fresh and confident manner. He is a credit to the school.
"The discipline from the martial arts has affected everything in my life, even how I am with my friends. In class I want to demonstrate to students an appreciation tor the teachings of Karate. My students will always be my first priority. Teaching them for the purpose of defense and awareness. It's and honor for me to teach. I'm amazed to watch the growth that students go through. It's great to see a beginner finally learn their first kata and it's equally humbling to see a master or other skilled artist perform something amazing."
By the way . . . If you have any questions or need some assistance please feel free to Contact Me anytime!
Sensei Todd Keightley was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1986. His first karate lesson was August 6th 1994. It was a children's Kenpo karate class at the Tracy's Karate Studios in St. Louis. Todd excelled in his lessons and learned quickly. He competed frequently on the Midwest Martial Arts Association Circuit. He excelled in both kata and kumite acquiring multiple champion and grand champion titles until the age of 15.
At age 15 he moved to northern Idaho and attended boarding school there for two of his high school years. Besides the standard academics his training during this time included mountaineering, rock climbing and telemark skiing. In his junior year he returned to St. Louis and continued at his previous high school and karate dojo.
On August 27th, 2004 at the age of 17 Todd was promoted to the rank of Shodan under Sensei Tim Greek (5th degree, Godan) and Tim Golby (9th degree, Kudan) of Tracy's Karate Studios. Todd graduated from high school in 2005 and moved to Prescott Arizona the following fall to attend Prescott College. He is seeking a major in adventure education with an emphasis in search and rescue and a minor in Martial arts education and theory.
It was at this time that he began training with the Shinpu-Ren school in Prescott. He began competing in the USKA tournament circuit at this time also. In November of 2005 he captured Adult Black Belt Lt. weight champion at the California State Championships.
In 2006 Todd was hired as a counselor at YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi, MO. There he taught a basic Martial arts clinic to the campers. During the summer of 2007 Todd took first overall in Black Belt fighting on the Midwest circuit. He returned to Prescott College in the fall of 2007, and continues his training in Shinpu -Ren.
Todd currently teaches three days a week in the dojo. His open and friendly personality add a special component to the work floor. His knowledge base of Kenpo brings new techniques and theory to the students and staff. As a student and instructor Sensei Todd is able to relate to the new students in a fresh and confident manner. He is a credit to the school.
"The discipline from the martial arts has affected everything in my life, even how I am with my friends. In class I want to demonstrate to students an appreciation tor the teachings of Karate. My students will always be my first priority. Teaching them for the purpose of defense and awareness. It's and honor for me to teach. I'm amazed to watch the growth that students go through. It's great to see a beginner finally learn their first kata and it's equally humbling to see a master or other skilled artist perform something amazing."
By the way . . . If you have any questions or need some assistance please feel free to Contact Me anytime!
