Biography - Shane Whitehead

Shane Whitehead was born in Thornton Colorado. It was here that he began his training in the martial arts as a child. Training with David and Sharon Soard in Shaolin Kung  Fu was an experience that opened his eyes to the world of martial arts and instilled a desire to pursue it further.  After graduating from high school, Shane attended the Colorado institute of Art, where he received his Associates degree. (Advertising Design/Graphic Design), and then his BA from the University of Northern Colorado.

Shortly after graduating from UNC, Shane began a career in the Aerial photography field, which led him to Phoenix, Arizona in 1998.  For two years Shane trained with Lew Beintima in an eclectic style of Escrima, until once again, his career brought him to Dallas, Texas in 2000.

It was in 2000 that Shane began training under Shihan Nick Chamberlain in Gasan Ryu Kenpo.  He received his first degree black belt in 2004, his second degree in 2006 and his third in 2009.  Shane is currently an Adjunct Instructor at Tarrant County College where he is Head Instructor for their TCC Self Defense Program.  He is also Head Instructor at the North Richland Hills dojo and a faculty member of Fight Back America.  In addition, sensei Shane is a Center Judge, and lead judge for the Kids Kenpo Invitational Tournament.  He is also an "Approved BISD Volunteer".

Shane and his wife Robin have 3 children, all of whom have trained at the dojo.  In addition, with 3 dogs a few geckos and some other pets, they have what would be considered a small petting zoo at home!

In addition to teaching, Shane is an Abstract Painter and Sculptor and is currently developing his on-line gallery to showcase his works of fine art at: www.whiteheadfineart.com

At the headquarters Hombu dojo in Dallas with Tanaka sensei and Oshima and Kiyoshi senseis (Fuji Ryu Tai Jitsu)	At the headquarters Hombu dojo in Dallas with the two Cates senseis (Neko Ryu Jiu-Jitsu and Kodokan Judo)