Master instructor Jim Graden is one of the few legitimate
World Karate Champions teaching karate today. He won the
International Karate League World Heavyweight Title in April
of 1989 in Palermo, Sicily. He is also a three time member of the
World Champion United States Karate Team witch won team
world titles in 1985 in London, England and in 1987 in
Munich Germany. A 5th degree black belt in American Tae Kwon Do,
Mr. Graden made his black belt in 1979 under the instruction of
Walt Bone, a national forms and fighting champion. He also
trained closely with former World Champion and black belt
"Hall of Fame" member, Joe Lewis, from whom he received
his last two rank promotions.