Shihan Mark P. Jovich Jr.
Mark P Jovich Jr., A Sixth Degree (RokuDan) Black Belt instructor, and resident of the state ofVirginia, has over 25 years martial arts experience, instructing and competing at all levels of the martial arts. Recently retired United States Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant with 22 years of active service still is employed by the United States Marine Corps educating America's youth. Master Gunnery Sergeant Jovich continues to instruct and compete with military personnel from all branchs of service and their dependents within the Department of Defense.
Name:Mark P. Jovich Jr.
Military Rank: Master Gunnery Sergeant
Style: Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo
Email: JovichM@msn.com
Birth Date: March 17th 1962
Occupation: United States Marine (Retired)
Religion:Christian
Other Martial Arts studied: Goshin Jitsu,Ju-Jitsu,AIKI-Jujitsu,Judo,Goju ryu,Shorin ryu, Greco Roman wrestling, American Boxing and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Training Program (MCMAP & Line Training).
Philosophy:Train students in the traditional ways of Okinawan Kenpo Karate-do. Instilling in my students, through my own example a commitment to the old ways of Karate do through Honor, Integrity, Humility and Discipline.
Martial Arts Instructors
Georgia-Master Clarence Rasberry
(Sensei Jovich's primary instructor & greatest influence)
Okinawa,Japan-Grand Master Seijiro Maehara & Grand Master Seikichi Odo
Hawaii-Master Marcus DeValentino
Pennsylvania-Sensei Neil Caldwell
Dates and Styles of Ranking
8 January 2005-6th Degree(Rokudan)Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo
1 June 2004-Shihan/Master Instructor World Ju-Jitsu/AIKI-Bujutsu Federation
5 December 2003-5th Degree (Godan) Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo
10 April 2003-4th Degree (Yodan) Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo
10 April 2003-4th Dan National Organization of Registered Martial Artist League
1 Jan 1990-3rd Degree (Sandan),Renshi Instructor License Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo
1 July 1987-2nd Degree (Nidan)Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo
13 March 1986-1st Degree (Shodan)Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo
