Mr. John Barton
Region #4 Director
8th Degree Black Belt

PKC REGION #4

Mr. John Barton is the Region #4 Director for the PKC. He is an avid promoter of Professional and Amateur Kickboxing events and has served as chief referee, arbitrator, and coordinator for over 500 such tournaments across the United States. He is also the founder and instructor of King Cobra Karate and oversees 10 schools in the U.S. and one in England.
Among his many accomplishments:
  • 1987-91 NASKA Regional Champion Fighter
  • 1988 SKI Regional Champion Fighter
  • 1989 NASKA Region Forms Champion
  • 1990-91 NBL Bronze Medal Winner
  • 1991 Eastern USA "Karate man of the Year"
  • 1992 PKC State Champion Fighter
  • 1998-99 PKC National Champion Fighter