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Master Robert L.F. Denault is a fifth degree black belt in
Kenpo Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. He has served in local, state and federal
law enforcement for more than 20 years.Master Denault began his career in law enforcement in 1985 as a Maine Reserve Officer and later that year became a full-time officer in Lebanon, Maine. He graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, in 1990. He now supervises one of the largest police departments in the area for the Department of Defense. His background includes training in gangs, terrorism, anti-terrorism, bombs, hostage negotiation and psychology. Master Denault’s interest in martial arts developed out of a love for open-hand combat. Despite his law enforcement weapons training, he wanted to better understand “the way of the fist:” Kenpo Karate. He began his journey nearly 20 years ago, studying Shaolin Kenpo in the Fred Vallarie system. He has studied the art of Kenpo Karate and Jiu-Jitsu under Bob Meserve of Bob Meserve’s Health and Self Defense (which derived from Master Chow and his student Master Nick Serio), and Master Anderson of The Portsmouth Dojo. Prior to founding Defense Tactics Systems, Master Denault served as an instructor for Bob Meserve's Health and Self Defense in Salisbury, Mass. He now trains with Master Higgins of White Dragon Martial Arts in Rowley, Mass. Master Denault has dedicated
his life to teaching, and is involved with D.A.R.E. and local afterschool
programs, striving to keep kids off the streets and drug-free.
Master Orr began studying Shaolin Kenpo under Sensei James Hyde and Sensei John Savage. He continued his study of Kenpo and Kung Fu at Bob Meserve's Health and Self Defense under Sensei Mark Casey and Master Frank Anderson, where he earned the rank of Sandan. Master Orr learned the Chinese and Japanese styles of Red Dragon kenpo-shotokan-aikijitsu-do under Shihan Ed Lester, where he earned his third degree black belt. He has also studied laido under Shihan Brent Crisci.
Master James Jean began his martial arts training in 1985 studying Kenpo, Kung Fu and Jiu-Jitsu in Exeter, N.H., and received his first belt in July of that year. More than twenty years and a fifth degree black belt later, he is still working on improving the material. Master Jean holds a masters degree in education. His experience in the classroom translates into excellent teaching techniques in the dojo. He is one of the founding instructors of Defense Tactics Systems.
Master Higgins' leadership guides the instruction offered at Defense Tactics Systems. Over the years he has led Master Denault, Master Orr and Master Jean through the black belt ranks.
Master Williams comes from a family with a long history of Martial and Healing Arts, dating back three generations. He has trained and travelled extensively in the Phillippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong. He is a Tui Na and Chi Gong Therapist under Master Tom Tam and has also studied Yang Style Tai Chi with Master Tom Tam. Along with a fifth degree black belt in Mataas Na Guru Amok Tribal Art of The Blade by Pros.Tom Sotis, Michael holds rank in the following disciplines: Guru Dekiti Tirsia Siradas by Grand Tuhon Jerson Nene Tortal, and a black belt in Lakan Isa International Modern Arnis Ju Jitsu Karate Federation by Late Grand Master Remy Peres and signed by Grand Master Wally Jay and Master George Dillman. Williams has more than ten years of Wing Chun training under Sifu Alix Lauad and is a student of Bapak Willem De Thouars. He has also trained in Kenpo Karate, Jeet Kune Do, Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing. Master Williams operates the Martial Arts Research Institute in Salem, Mass. He started the Institute in 1997, and was first inducted into the World Martial Arts Federation Hall of Fame in 1998. He is Master Denault's instructor in the South East Asian Arts.
Guest Instructors From time to time, DTS is
fortunate enough to have guest instructors lend their expertise in
the dojo. These instructors bring to us a more diverse teaching and
expose our students to a wider range of learning. Penny-Sue Orr |
Master
Timothy Orr is a fifth degree black belt and has been a student
of Kenpo for 22 years.
Master James Jean is a fifth degree black belt and has been
studying martial arts for 21 years.
Master
Michael Higgins is a fifth degree black belt in Kenpo Karate
and Jiu-Jitsu.
Master
Michael Williams, World Martial Arts Federation South East
Asian Arts Master of the Year, is a fifth degree black belt and holds
rank in numerous disciplines.