Kyoshi Mike Puckett
(Note by Steve Good)
Those of us who have been studying at PNHK for even a
short while have learned that we are privileged to have Kyoshi Mike
Puckett as our chief instructor. In addition to his unique experience and
technical expertise, he is one of those rare individuals who relates to
his students as human beings and friends, rather than merely as
“clients”. As a result, he establishes a rapport with his students that
is based on mutual respect and consideration, rather than on fear or
military style discipline.
Kyoshi Puckett came to Sidney in 1966, and has been
studying the Shotokan style of Karate since 1973. He studied under
Sensei Lindon Bateson, Godan (5th degree black belt) and one
of the most respected martial artists and outstanding competitors in the
northwest, according to Professional Karate Magazine. In 1980,
Kyoshi Puckett started his own Karate school in Sidney, and three years
later moved the dojo to its present full-time location on East Saanich
Road. Over the years, he has added constantly to his martial arts
knowledge, studying Kempo, kickboxing, escrima and weaponry, in addition
to Shotokan Karate. During his kickboxing career, he attained the rank
of #3 middleweight in the world. He has competed extensively in contact
and non-contact Karate, and has won over seventy-five trophies
throughout BC, Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada. One of the
highlights of his competitive career was his winning of the Grand
Championship in 1980 and the Midwestern Washington Tournament, in
competition against some of the top-ranked competitors in the United
States. In October of 1993, some of us were privileged to be present
when Kyoshi Puckett was promoted to Rokudan (6th degree black
belt) by Grandmaster Steve Armstrong of Texas. Kyoshi Puckett was now
entitled to wear the red and white belt of a master.
In September of 2005, some of us were again fortunate enough to be in
attendance on a very special night when
Kyoshi Puckett was promoted to Shichidan (7th degree black belt) by
Professor Dan Anderson of Oregon.
Kyoshi Puckett is dedicated to promoting the correct
understanding of Karate and its proper use. It is worth noting that in
preparing this brief comment, I had to argue with him to get him to
permit me to say nice things about him. He epitomizes the humility and
modesty that characterize great karateka, and is frequently
uncomfortable when others refer to his skills and his many
accomplishments.
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