Mr. Converse has been a student of the Marital Arts for over thirty-five years and an instructor for over twenty of those years. Mr. Converse holds black belts in two different styles of Martial Arts, a masters rank of sixth degree black belt in the style of Ryukyu Kempo and a masters rank fifth degree in the style of Modern Arnis.

Students learn a blend of two styles RYUKYU KEMPO and MODERN ARNIS. These arts have historical battlefield roots, but, have been modernized to be effective self defense. Our classes focus on fighting only if we must, and, what we study will work well for a smaller person. This is true self defense.

Modern Arnis comes from the Philippines and was modernized by Grandmaster Remy Presas. The modern Ryukyu Kempo we teach is Grandmaster George Dillman's method. Mr. Dillman comes to this area twice a year to teach seminars. Both Mr. and Mrs. Converse are certified to teach these systems.

As with the study of any Art, the benefits are personal and will last a lifetime. The extra benefit we offer is self defense. We truly hope that this skill is never needed, but, if so it will be there.

To learn more about our program, stop in at any time. For more information call Martial Arts America - Plainfield at (815) 436-1199.  You can email us at information@conversemaa.com    (do not use info@conversemaa.com)