Meet J. Brown ...
 

 

J. Brown,
Christian minister and
martial arts master

A few accomplishments:
1986 - Received black belt from Tae Bo founder, Billy Blanks
1988 - Founded USA Martial Arts and opened first of 9 martial arts studios
1998 - Represented our country on the U.S. karate team at the world  championships
             in Fiuggi, Italy
2005 - Graduate of Concordia University, Austin, Texas
2005 to 2008 - Student at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana
2006 - "Street Smarts from Christian Martial Arts", a book on Christian martial  arts,
              was authored by J. Brown  and published by Agape Publishing.
2007 -  Received 7th degree black belt in Issho-ryu karate
2008 - Ordained and received first call to Praise Lutheran Church, Ft Wayne, IN
2008 - Published second book:  "Breaking Barriers" (Tri-Pillar Publishing)
2009 - Opened Trinity Martial Arts Club at Praise Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne, IN
2012 - Accepted Associate Pastor at  Concordia Lutheran Church,  Ft Wayne, IN
2012 - October 12, 2012 - began teaching Concord Karate Club for Concordia Lutheran Church and School
2013 - April 13, 2013 - Promoted to 8th degree black belt by Grandmaster
             Herschel Schenck  of San Antonio, Texas