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About R. Baker
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Expertise
I can answer virtually any question pertaining to the practice or instruction of any martial art. I am also well versed in the "ins and outs" of martial arts organizations as I have served in executive positions in many. I can also answer questions related to demonstrations and seminars

Experience
I hold high ranking Black Belts in several different martial arts including: 7th Dan American Kempo, 6th Dan saijutsu, 6th Dan Budoshin Karate, 2nd Dan Iaido, 1st Dan Kodokan Judo.

Organizations
TBDK-Martial Arts Society International. The Paladin Foundation: Senate for Integrity Based Martial Arts. Cobra Martial Arts Association International (UK). Shambhala Masters.

Publications
Selected pieces used in Martial Arts Books published by Charles G.B. Evans in Canada,

Awards and Honors
27 Grandchampionship trophies for Kumite, 4 Black Belt Hall of Fame inductions Internationally Certified Master Instructor Internationally Certified Tournament Referee

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  R. Baker 
In Category  Self Defense

SubjectDate Asked

school report10/29/2007
  Q: how do you take a kid bigger than you and throw them out of your way if you cant lift them?
  A: Alec, As with all martial arts techniques throwing a person has largely to do with mechanics. More ...
Choosing a Martial Arts program4/17/2007
  Q: Good Morning Sir / Ms., I am interested in martial arts for my almost 8 year old son. He's never ...
  A: Elle, Thank you for your question. I would recommend that you find a TRADITIONAL Karate school ...
kempo3/4/2007
  Q: I'm not only looking for the ground fighting combat, but also something that teaches punches, kicks, ...
  A: Luke, well then, in this case I would suggest you look into a hybrid type system. Or possibly ...
kempo3/3/2007
  Q: Does Kempo teach ground fighting? I'm looking for some art that teaches fighting on the ground,like ...
  A: Luke, Traditionally there is very little if any ground fighting, but as Brazilian Jujitsu has ...
adrenaline and pain2/4/2007
  Q: my friend is an amateur boxer and he is coxing me to give it a try. He says that when he's in the ...
  A: The amount of pain you feel in a boxing match is absolutly determined by your "excitability" level. ...
boxer fractures1/23/2007
  Q: Baker, I do not seek violence, nor am I prone to altercations. However, I recently was involved ...
  A: David, Always keep in mind that a fight begins with the SECOND blow. If it comes to a physical ...
Self Defence for Older People12/6/2006
  Q: I am 56 years old and have arthritis joint problems in my knees and hips. I have been told by my ...
  A: Jim, I commend you on looking into the arts despite health problems. This shows you have courage ...
Arts10/19/2006
  Q: I went to a taekwon-do/aiki jujitsu school and had recieved a first dan in both arts, but the person ...
  A: "Kay" Who exactly do you need to prove your skills to? Martial arts are for self improvement. If ...
how to do it9/7/2006
  Q: I was just wondering if you colud tell me the proper instructions of a wrist lock and the ...
  A: Alex, In and of itself a wrist lock is a very effective technique which causes pain, or tearing of ...

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