Martial Arts Instructor, David Greco, has been studying martial arts for over 25 years. His principal martial arts style is Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo where he holds Yudansha level rank, and represents a part of the administrative responsibilities of the organization as a Shihan. Many of his early years of study were in the Kenpo - Tracy and Parker systems, and other styles that provided the base for his success today.

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 a local  Recreation Center in 2002 to offer Kempo classes to the general public.  As a senior instructor under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik, he holds seminars locally and supports nationwide events within the Martial Arts Collective Society (MACS), an organization dedicated to uniting the Arts, and the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai International (SKSKI) and organization dedicated to the preservation of the teachings of the late 21st Inheritor James Masayoshi Mitose.

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. 

 Other martial experience and system credentials include:

• Instructor and Midwest Representative: American Filipino & Indonesian Martial Arts Association Majut Payat - Grandmaster/Founder Bruce Juchnik,

• Apprentice Level Instructor in Mata Sa Bagyo Escrima and Midwest Representative of the Mata Sa Bagyo Academy under Guro Carlito Bonjac Jr,

• 1st degree black belt: Modern Arnis under the late Grandmaster Remy Presas

• Apprentice Level Instructor in the Filipino Arts under Guro Dan Inosanto

• Apprentice Level Instructor in JKD under Guro Dan Inosanto

• Member School: Martial Arts Collective Society and Sei Kosho Shorei Kai International.

• Member School: Martial Arts Teachers Association (MATA)

• Member School: Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA)

• Member School: United States Black Belt Society 1999

• Past Instructor for Girl Scouts - Illinois Crossroads Council

David travels extensively throughout the United States to learn the art of Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo and support instruction in Kosho concepts and principles within the KAI.  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..