Hanshi Ridgely Abele
Hanshi Abele is a two time winner of the USKA World Championship and was a USA National Championship’s All-American Champion. In 1971, Mr. Abele was awarded his instructors degree, and since then, he has trained students in traditional Okinawan Karatedo, Jujitsu, and Kobudo, as well as competitive martial arts. Hanshi Abele has produced more than 160 black belts, which have included state, regional, and national champions, as well as top-ranked world competitors. Hanshi Abele believes there is value in authentic martial arts training for everyone. He is actively sought to teach seminars throughout the world and has taken teams to compete in Japan, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.
Sensei Hood’s teacher