Glenn R. Keeney

PKC President
pkc@pkcheadquarters.org


PKC REGIONAL DIRECTORS

REGION #1
Mr. John Venson
(708) 841-5424
triasfighter@hotmail.com

REGION #2
Mr. Donnie Michael
(765) 457-4083
DMKssd@aol.com

REGION #3
Mr. Dale McCutcheon
(330) 699-8600
blessdmc@aol.com

REGION # 4
Mr. John Barton
(814) 796-2430
kingcobra1@adelphia.net

REGION # 5
Mr. Glenn Keeney
(501) 262-2632
pkc@pkcheadquarters.org

REGION # 6
Mr. Wade Jenkins
(281) 824-0480
wjenkins@jamakarate.com


Professional Karate Commission
"The Leaders"

The PKC was formed in in 1986 by Mr. Glenn Keeney as a sanctioning body for American Kickboxing and Point Karate. Mr. Keeney is the International Liason for the PKC and in that capacity, coordinates the PKC's efforts worldwide.

The PKC Director of U.S. Operations is Mr. Dale McCutcheon. The Director coodinates the PKC's efforts in the U.S. Mr. McCutcheon oversees all PKC officials and works to produce well informed, well trained officials. This office handles all statistics concerning American Kickboxing and keeps accurate up-to-date files on all officails and kickboxing events.

PKC Associated School Membership
The PKC will accept all karate schools throughout the country that meets our criteria as professionals. These schools will be permitted to display the PKC Associate School logo in their schools and on their advertising. Membership is on an Annual Basis, and helps to encourage & support your State karate program. Contact your State Representative for more information.

Individual Membership
Individuals may join the PKC and should do so to become eligible for its many benefits. This should be done through their Kartate instructor or Regional Director. New members receive a certificate, membership card with personal ID# and PKC patch.

Lifetime Membership
Individuals can become a lifetime member of the PKC by submitting an application to PKC Headquarters. After approved he/she will be sent 2 gold patches along with a gold certificate, lapel pin and laminated membership card with personal ID#. These items will be renewed periodically for the life of the membership.

PKC Point Tournament Sanctioning
The PKC has embarked on an extensive point tournament program. The PKC sanctions tournaments across the U.S. and Canada. When you see the PKC logo on a tournament flyer, it is the equivalent to the "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval". These tournaments are scrutinized for fair play and to see that the awards justify the entry fee. Competitors can be assured of getting their money's worth at PKC sanctioned events. PKC Headquarters maintains National point standings for PKC Members who place in the top 4 at any PKC event. An annual banquet is then held in conjunction with the PKC National Tournament & Convention to honor the Champions. Quarterly ratings are made available to all PKC Associated Schools.

Point Tournament officials Certification
The PKC has initiated and official certification program for point tournaments. The head of this program is Mr. Tom Ward... Mr. Ward has prepared extensive tests in this area to be taken by Black Belts who care to upgrade their officiating abilities. In some states all center referees have to be certified to officiate at PKC sanctioned events.

PKC Promotion/Upgrade Committee
This committee gathers together the highest ranking Black Belts in the PKC. The executive head of this committee is Mr. Ed Bethea Jr, 8th degree Black Belt. This committee was formed for the purpose of upgrading deserving PKC Black Belts, whom for whatever reason have no way of advancing in rank. The committee will not consider promotions for members who are attempting to circumvent standards already in affect by their instructors. This committee meets each year at the PKC Nationals. Members may submit their request for promotion 1 weeks in advance for consideration. There are strict guidelines followed in considering promotion. If promotions are granted they will be presented at the PKC Nationals.

Kickboxing/Clinics/Certification
We have an on-going certification program for PKC Supervisors, Referees and Officials. Our Director of Referee Certification is Mr. Truman Irving. Director of Officials Certification is Mr. Dale McCutcheon. Both of these individuals have extensive backgrounds in these areas. Our clinic programs are cost-effective for promoters. They are also very helpful and informative when putting on a PKC event.

PKC Fighters
The PKC is building a centralized listing of PKC fighters. Fighters must pay an annual fee . This fee provides them with a PKC rule book, membership card, certificate, & patch. Membership also places their name on the fighter's list available to promoters.

 

PKC Tournament Schedule

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