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Bottom row - Steve Stillwell, Rick Rogers, Donna Rogers, Ron Godard, Scott Hallock, Bob Edwards, Roy Porter.
Top row - Peter Thornton, Kenny Taylor, Scott Quednow, Steve Mackey, Tom Whiteman, Ray Patton, Kevin Hillhouse and Mike Roth.
On Wednesday, March 1st, the Bushidokan hierarchy came together for the long overdue promotional ceremony honoring Mike Roth and Kevin Hillhouse for their accomplishments in achieving the rank of Shodan.
Many Bushidokan black belts were in attendance. |
Steve Stillwell
Owner and Chief Instructor
Blue Valley Bushidokan martial Arts Academy
- Steve Stillwell’s Blue Valley Bushidokan Martial Arts Academy open in October of 1989, and continues to offer a thriving modern martial arts environment with high standards and old fashioned values that accommodates students of all ages for all facets of martial arts training.
- Started training at Jim Harrison’s Bushidokan Academy under Ed Bixbe in November of 1974. Began training under Harrison protégés Steve Mackey and Marky Payne in 1978 and was awarded the rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) on May 12, 1980.
- Competed in numerous Regional and National point karate tournaments where he was known as a fierce competitor and consistent winner.
- Began focusing more on full contact karate (kickboxing) training with dojo mates and world Ranked kick boxers Ron Godard, Bob “Thunder” Thurman, and Jeff Payne.
- Steve had a successful full contact career spanning over three years. The highlight of his career was fighting Jon Moncayo for the World Karate Association U.S. Title, as well as having several nationally televised fights on ESPN and the USA Channel.
- Began teaching full time in 1986. Teaching, Training and Overseeing Management of Steve Mackey’s Bushidokan Academy in Overland Park, Kansas.
- Blue Valley Recreation commission Martial Arts Program Coordinator and Chief Instructor 1987-Current.
- Brookside Charter and Day School elementary and preschool Martial Arts instructor 1986-Current
- Taught credit courses at Johnson county community college for three years.
- Has worked with tactical unit officers with the KCMO Police Department.
- Taught self defense skills to the visually impaired children at Bryan School in the KCMO School District.
- Served as the Official Martial Arts Trainer for the Kansas City Chiefs for five years. Serving also as a personal trainer for NFL standouts Joe Montana, Albert Lewis and Derrick Thomas, among many others.
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