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Here at Ryu Pa Martial Arts, our mission is to provide a fun, inclusive, family-oriented environment for folks of all ages and backgrounds to participate in Martial Arts training for the purposes of safety, self-defense, fitness, and overall character development. This is achieved by our diverse training regimen comprised of multiple styles and methods.
Our Instructors
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Andy Schaefer
BJJ INSTRUCTOR (OWNER)
Andy began his martial arts training at age ten, holding blackbelts in both Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do, as well as a blue belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. He is an advocate for diverse training, having pursued combat sports like boxing, wrestling, judo, and MMA. Andrew is also an instructor of the Kids Jiujitsu program as well as a FOCUS adjunct in kickboxing, grappling, and mixed martial arts. He is a strong proponent of situational awareness, physical fitness, and practical training holding a no-nonsense approach to self-defense.
Ben Bonthuys
TSD INSTRUCTOR (OWNER)
Ben's first exposure to martial arts began at age six, when he joined a Judo school. The seed was planted, and, in his teens, he returned to martial arts under the tutelage of Sensei Strydom of Mossel Bay in South Africa. Once in the United States, he was instructed by Master DiPietro, under whom he gained the ranks of first and second dan. In 2017, he joined Ryu Pa Karate under Grandmaster John Ennis. He gained his third dan and is currently preparing for his Master’s belt. Outside his primary discipline of Tang Soo Do, he also trains in BJJ in which he is a blue belt, as well as Haedong Geomdo, Korean sword, in which he is a first dan.
Joe Rickard
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
Joe started his martial arts training in 1984 under Cho Dan Bo John Ennis. In 1987, he received his Cho Dan rank, and in 1996, he received the rank of Sah Bum Nim. Over the years, he has competed in local, national, and international championships. Additionally, he has a Cho Dan rank in the Korean sword art of Haedong Geomdo. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to train with Grand Master Andy Ahpo, Grand Master Charles Ferraro, Rory Miller, and Iain Abernethy. He has an interest in martial arts history, philosophy, and self-defense.
Jim Ennis
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
My martial arts journey started in 1984. First degree black belt in 1988, Second in 1990, Third in 1993, Master in 1998 at the age of 18. 5th degree in 2003, Sixth in 2009, and 7th in 2017. I have competed and ranked in local, state, national, and international tournaments. I have participated in demonstration teams. I have lead demo and competition teams. I have assisted with and taught self-defense classes. I spent 4 years wrestling in school. Spent 2 years learning the Olympic fencing weapon the Epee, but remained unranked. In 2019 I started learning German longsword through my local HEMA organization.
Jamie Keeney
BJJ INSTRUCTOR / TSD ASSISTANT
Jamie Keeney started studying Tang Soo Do in 1994 at Kim’s Karate in Red Lion. He ended up leaving Kim’s in 1996 at the rank of red belt. He rejoined the Tang Soo Do community in June of 2016 and is currently a 1st degree black belt at Ryu Pa Martial Arts Shrewsbury. In July of 2019, he took up Haedong Geomdo (Korean Sword) and is currently a 1st gup. In January of 2021, he decided to take up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is currently a blue belt.
HEAR WHAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY:
Ryu Pa has amazing instructors who work well with and value kids. They have classes for all ages and I highly recommend them.
~ Charlie H.
A great way to get in shape, build your confidence, and learn some self-defense. They offer different martial arts and a great place to make new friends.
~ Sarah C.
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Ryu Pa Martial Arts, LLC
137 N Sunset Dr,
Shrewsbury, PA 17363
717-993-1392
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