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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.
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