“30 years ago I started the journey to learn American Kenpo Karate. I was fortunate that I met Tim Bulot Milena and he has been my mentor and guide since I was 15 years old in the art. He is the only Kenpo instructor I have ever had. Today he awarded me as well as some of my close friends to the rank of 9th degree black belt in American kenpo karate. It represents a lifetime of learning the art and teaching it. I never set out in any of the arts I practice to achieve a rank. Honestly I never think of rank. I just want to learn. And I want my students to see that to this day I never stop learning and growing. Also to my kids who I hope read this, that anything you want in life is possible if you work hard, surround yourself with good people , and love what you do. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this chapter in my martial art life and I hope I’m around to pass it on for many more years to come.” – Mark Reding

At first I thought I am too young to receive this kind of rank then I realized I started training with Tim when I was 17 years old. I will do my best to uphold this responsibility. Thank you to all my students, without you no way this would of been possible.