About this instructor:

Wade Kirkpatrick, a ZDK Godan, has been a student of Sensei Robert Gifford since 1982. He is the Chief Instructor of Texas Martial Arts in Katy, Texas. A rated competitor, Kirkpatrick has won 8 Texas State Champion Titles in Sparring, Weapons Kata, Kata & Musical Kata. In 1997 Kirkpatrick was awarded the prestigious Golden Greek Award for best all-around competitor in Texas. Wade is currently training & competing in Muay Thai under instructor Kru Pong. Kirkpatrick has worked for Chuck Norris' KickStart (Kick Drugs Out Of America) program for ten years and serves as the KickStart Area 3 Team Leader in Houston.