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 Shihan
(Master Instructor) Alfonso R. Lima was born in Terceira Azores,
(Portugal) in 1958. Mr. Lima started his Martial
Arts training at the age of fifteen. His first years
were devoted to Kenpo Karate. In 1978 Mr. Lima enlisted
in the Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps Mr. Lima
was fortunate to study with one of the leading practitioners
of traditional Okinowan Isshinryu Karate. At the request
of his superiors he was asked to assist in the training of
U.S. Marines in hand to hand combat. Upon completion
of active duty he continued to train Marines in a reserve
status until his discharge from the Marines.
Mr.
Lima continued to study Kenpo Karate, and after attaining
his Black Belt he opened his school in 1980 in Lowell , Massachusetts.
In December 2006 Shihan Al Lima was inducted into the "World Martial Arts Federation" Black Belt Hall of Fame and was selected the "Master of the Year" Award. On March 25, 2007 he received his 6th degree Black Belt. In the winter of 1989 he moved his school from Lowell, Massachusetts
to New Hampshire and in January of 1990 he opened his school
to the public. Mr. Lima has also studied Boxing, Kickboxing
and some Kung-Fu. He has participated in numerous tournaments,
demonstrations and seminars. With over thirty years
of martial arts experience and over twenty-five years of teaching
experience it is Mr. Lima's personal goal to educate the community
about the Martial Arts and its many
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