About our chief instructor

About our chief instructor

	William Beaver, a black belt in kajukenbo, under Bob Maschmeier and Joe Halbuna, has lived in Kuwait since 1992. He also holds black belts in tae kwon do and shotokan karate.
	His students have included members of the Kuwait Ministry of Interior SWAT team, Kuwait Airways Sky Marshals, as well as members of the Amiri Guard VIP Protection Unit, bodyguards for state visitors and some of Kuwait's ruling family.
	From 1990-92, William worked as the editor of Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated, as well as associate editor for sister magazines Black Belt and Martial Arts Training.
	He earned a Master of Arts degree in philosophy from Miami University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Ashland University, where he returned briefly as adjunct professor, teaching courses which included Applied Ethics: International Terrorism.
	William received an honorary discharge as a sergeant in the United States Army after serving on both active duty and in the reserves from 1978-86.