Soke Eugene Coutu
Founder of Kenpo Kobudo Karate
Soke’s Martial Arts career began in 1967 at the age of 17 when he entered the Marines. Promoted to Sergeant, he received a Presidential Citation for his exemplary service ...
moreFounder of Kenpo Kobudo Karate
Soke’s Martial Arts career began in 1967 at the age of 17 when he entered the Marines. Promoted to Sergeant, he received a Presidential Citation for his exemplary service ...
moreInheritor of Kenpo Kobudo Karate
Michael Orsini started his martial arts life at the age of nine with Soke Eugene Coutu. At 15 ½ years old, Michael successfully tested for his adult Black Belt. He was the ...
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