Martial Arts Instructor, Master/Shihan David Greco, has been studying martial arts for over 25 years. His principal martial arts style is Japanese Kempo, with a strong focus on the philosophy, concepts, and principles as taught within Kosho Ryu. He holds Yudansha level rank under Hanshi Juchnik.  Many of his early years of study were in the Kenpo - Tracy and Parker systems, and other styles that provided the base for his own system and success today. Additional experience is in JKD, Filipino Arts, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Grappling/Submission Arts, and  Indonesian Silat that has become a part of his own dynamic system.

David is the owner and Head Instructor of the Midwest Academy of United Martial Arts, Inc. and founder of the Armas De Mano Filipino Arts Academy located in Frankfort, Illinois.  After years of teaching within his residence, other dojos, camps, and in nationwide seminars, he set up instruction within locally to offer Kempo classes to the general public.  He holds seminars locally and supports nationwide events within the Martial Arts Collective Society (MACS), an organization dedicated to uniting the Arts.

David’s dedication and enthusiasm within the arts is well represented amongst his peers, and his commitment to the Arts is exemplified within his broad-based curriculum of study and travels throughout the United States.  As a leading expert, he maintains the capacity to bring people together for a common purpose, and the character, which inspires confidence.  His focus continues to unify martial artists of all styles of study in an effort to preserve the teachings of the founders - past and present. In his quest for knowledge, he studies directly from the best in order to provide extraordinary services to the community.  

His belief in teaching concepts and principles associated with the study of natural laws and principles related to body motion/movement provides the practitioner with advanced methods to strengthen his/her fundamental skills. Students of all ages are encouraged to look for the similarities amongst the various martial disciplines offered, study them all, and prepare themselves for the journey ahead. 

 Organizations and Other experience include:

• Member School: Martial Arts Collective Society (MACS).

• Member School: Martial Arts Teachers Association (MATA)

• Member School: United States Black Belt Society 1999

• Instructor for Girl Scouts

David travels extensively throughout the United States to learn the various systems of study offered within the school.  As an instructor he has recognizes that keeping the Arts alive is a challenge. Over the past 10-15 years, David continues to further his course of study in other styles and systems in an effort to meet the needs of the students, and continues to provide and support community events as a martial arts leader in the south suburbs.