Association Leadership

These people are the current leadership of the American Kempo Karate Association. Each has worked their way up through the organization and has earned the trust and respect of both their superiors and the people that answer to their authority. These people are responsible for maintaining the high standards upon which the Shorinji Toraken Ryu System has established itself.
Founder
Dr. James R. Cherry
jrcbudo@hotmail.com

President, Chief Instructor
Soke Ray Farrell
rayshihan@aol.com

Vice President of Operations & AKKA Chief Examiner
Shihan Kevin Caldwell
senseikev@aol.com

Vice President of Domestic and International Affairs
Shihan Rob Zingg
rzingg@email.com