ABOUT NCK BELLINGHAM
History of Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate
Professor Nick Cerio (1936-1998) was a highly regarded martial artist and is widely credited with spreading the art of Kenpo Karate across New England.
When he created his system, Professor Cerio started with a kenpo base and incorporated techniques from his boxing, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, Shotokan, and Okinawan weapons training. As such, Nick Cerio's Kenpo was constantly evolving and is one of the first mixed martial arts systems.
NCK Bellingham strives to live up to Professor Cerio's legacy of an open-minded approach to the martial arts. Our instructors continue to train and learn new martial arts. We supplement our Kenpo Karate curriculum with drills and techniques from Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, and Muay Thai.
When he created his system, Professor Cerio started with a kenpo base and incorporated techniques from his boxing, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, Shotokan, and Okinawan weapons training. As such, Nick Cerio's Kenpo was constantly evolving and is one of the first mixed martial arts systems.
NCK Bellingham strives to live up to Professor Cerio's legacy of an open-minded approach to the martial arts. Our instructors continue to train and learn new martial arts. We supplement our Kenpo Karate curriculum with drills and techniques from Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, and Muay Thai.
The NCK Bellingham Team
Mindy RuddockLittle Ninja & Toddler & Me Instructor/Co-owner
Mindy has been a student at Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Bellingham since 2016. She oversees the preschool karate and beginner programs, drawing on her experience as a dance instructor and teacher. Mindy is also a licensed massage therapist and yoga teacher, and is training in Tai Chi. |
Steve RuddockInstructor/Co-owner
Steve is a lifelong martial arts enthusiast. He began training in Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Karate in 2016 and actively trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Steve instructs students of all ages utilizing his experience as a personal trainer and youth sports coach to keep lessons interesting and engaging. |
Daniel R.Assistant Instructor
Daniel has been a student at Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Bellingham since 2011. He earned the rank of Jr. Black Belt on December 17, 2017 and received his adult Black Belt in 2022. In addition to his Kenpo training, Daniel also trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. |
Kevin r.Assistant Instructor
Kevin started training at Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Bellingham in 2012. He earned the rank of Jr. Black Belt on February 23, 2019. He also trains in Shotokan Karate, where he has achieved the rank of Brown Belt, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kevin is a prolific tournament competitor with several world championships. |
Alex A.Alex has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2008. He considers himself one of very few lucky enough to have worked from the rank of White belt to Black under the guidance of six-time world champion Carlos Terrinha.
Since earning his BJJ Black Belt from Professor Terrinha in December 2016, Alex continues to keep Jiu Jitsu a priority in his life. He currently teaches in Lincoln, Rhode Island as a Terrinha Draculino Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Affiliate, a position he has maintained since 2013. |
Martial arts is for everyone at Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate in Bellingham. We offer adult and kids karate classes, teen and adult self-defense classes, Brazilian jiu jitsu classes for all ages, one-on-one private karate lessons, and karate seminars and special trainings.
At Nick Cerio's Kenpo in Bellingham, you're never too young or too old to start training martial arts. In addition to our core martial arts class schedule, we offer toddler and preschool karate classes and adult martial arts classes tailored to any age or physical ability level.
If you live in Bellingham or the surrounding towns, join us for a free karate trial today.
At Nick Cerio's Kenpo in Bellingham, you're never too young or too old to start training martial arts. In addition to our core martial arts class schedule, we offer toddler and preschool karate classes and adult martial arts classes tailored to any age or physical ability level.
If you live in Bellingham or the surrounding towns, join us for a free karate trial today.
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