
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:
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Member School: Martial Arts Collective Society (MACS).
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Member School: Martial Arts Teachers Association (MATA)
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Member School: United States Black Belt Society 1999
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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.