Our Founder - Farouk Gibbs
What Kyoshi Farouk is: Kyoshi Farouk has trained in the martial arts for over 40 years. He has studied various arts such as Karate -do , Judo, Aikido and Malay (Silat Seni Gayong)/ Indonesian Silat. Kyoshi Kirk "Farouk" Gibbs currently holds the title of Kyoshi or Guru; As the founder of Yudan Sila Bela Diri he was awarded the title Soke. He holds the rank of Nana Dan ( 7th Degree) in Okinawan te Karate Do, and is Guru Penasihat to the Penang Silat Tua Council of Teachers!!
Kyoshi Farouk has also been given the title Soul~ki (Care Taker) by Soul~ki Peter Flores of Duro y Suave, Manus Vacias Brooklyn, NY
Kyoshi Farouk is also a retired member of the US Air Force that gave 30 years of service to his country, and is currently teaching in the southern tier of New York.
A man with unnerving dedication to the world of Martial Arts.
Kyoshi Farouk has also been given the title Soul~ki (Care Taker) by Soul~ki Peter Flores of Duro y Suave, Manus Vacias Brooklyn, NY
Kyoshi Farouk is also a retired member of the US Air Force that gave 30 years of service to his country, and is currently teaching in the southern tier of New York.
A man with unnerving dedication to the world of Martial Arts.