Instructors
Sensei Christopher Smallwood

• 2nd degree Blackbelt Shinsho Kempo Jujitsu
• Sensei Instructor Shinsho Kempo Jujitsu
• Tai Chi Instructor Riverside Park and Recs
• Instructor of the Year 2005
• Black Belt of the Year 2004
• Student of the Year 2002

Sensei Chris holds a second-degree black belt in the martial art of Shinsho Kempo Jujitsu. He has devoted himself full time to a personal quest to become the ultimate martial artist. This path has led him to the Allen Academy where he began his journey of personal discovery under the mentorship of Headmaster Allen. Quickly recognized for his athletic abilities and his never say quit attitude, he immersed himself in the discipline of the martial arts.

      Sensei Chris teaches children the importance of discipline in his martial art classes, which he believes is a key factor in a child's success in life. Additionally, he is a recognized Tai Chi instructor for the city of Riverside Parks and Recreation. The products of his efforts were realized when he was voted Student of the Year in 2002 by the American Shinsho Association. From there he went on to earn Black Belt of the Year in 2004 and Instructor of the Year in 2005.