Instructor Bio

My name is Darren Jordaan. I have been training continuously with Sifu Brian Duffy, founder of the American Kenpo Federation, for over 10 years. Sifu Duffy trained directly with American Kenpo founder, Ed Parker, who approved the AKF curriculum before he passed away. Please visit the AKF homepage for more information on Sifu Duffy and the AKF.  

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, I happened upon Sifu Duffy’s school by chance and have been captivated by the art and Sifu Duffy’s instruction and example since 1996. Many acquaintances have not understood my dedication to Sifu Duffy and the AKF — so to put perspective on the AKF quality of training: Sifu Duffy has been practicing martial arts for 30+ years and has only promoted 18 black belts. I doubt I will ever know as much about martial arts as Sifu Duffy, but being one of his black belts, I have a good base from which to give instruction while I continue my own learning. The BST Karate education platform is similar to Sifu Duffy's, —  focusing on fitness, good basics, concepts and principles, self-analyzation, and goal setting.

The financial costs of your training with me will be little compared to most karate schools these days. Your greater investment will be perspiration (sweat), some bruises and occasionally depending on your background, some tears will be shed.

Therein lies the naming of BST Karate.  

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