Director of AWA Trinidad & Caribbean Educational Liaison

Professor Christopher Francis  Soke

 PERSONAL INFORMATION



CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL FRANCIS
LP 7 Grass Trace
Curepe, Trinidad, West Indies.
Mobile 1-868-752-7723
Phone#: 1-868-662-6250
E-mail: black_hawks@trini.com/black_hawks23@yahoo.com


EDUCATION:

1963 – 1966 La Fillette R. C. School, Trinidad, West Indies

1967 – 1972 Fatima R.C. School, Curepe, Trinidad, West Indies

1973 – 1980 Chadee’s College, Curepe, Trinidad, West Indies
5 O Levels, 4 A Levels, London

1981 – 1983 Research Studies on Psychology and Sociology at Andrews University.

1995 – 1997 Buffalo University, New York – Research Studies – Adolescent Psychology and Organization Psychology

1990 – 1996 North American University of Martial Arts and Behavioral Science – Martial Arts History and Management and Organizational Psychology – Obtained Status Grand Mastership/Professor Soke Ph, D /M.A.

1998 National Nursing Training Programme – 5 months programme

1998 to present London University – Economics (Correspondence School)

EMPLOYMENT:

August 1979- 1981 S. S. Hosein Furniture (American Stores) Junior Supervisor
Sea Lots, Trinidad, West Indies.

1982 – 1984 Trident Security Company Limited – Acting Sergeant.

1993 – 1995 Ministry of Works and Transport – Estate Police Department
Sergeant responsible for U.R.P. Head Office on Queen & Edward Streets, Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

1995-1996 Konan Estate Police – Inspector responsible for day-to-day running of the company.

1996 to Present Director of the Caribbean University of Martial Arts, Caribbean Inter-School Martial Arts Youth Training Programme in connection with the Ministries of Education and the Ministries of Sport. Working in partnership with the Ministries of Education School Intervention Strategies Unit.

 

MARTIAL ARTS RANKS AND TITLES

GRANDMASTER/PROFESSOR/SOKE/Ph, D/M.A
CHRISTOPHER GRABRIEL FRANCIS

RANK: 10th Dan Black Belt Kana-Ju-Jitsu-Ryu (founder)

7th Dan Black Belt Kikai-do

5th Dan Black Belt Aki-kai-jui-jitsu

5th Dan Black belt in Aike ju-jitsu

4th Dan Black Belt in Shotto-kai Karate

4th Dan Black Belt in Judo

4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwon-do-Soo- Mookwon

3rd Dan Black Belt in Japanese/Okinawan (kubo-do)

2nd Dan Black Belt in Hapkido

2nd Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing (Muay-Tai)

Third Level Black Sash Wing Chun & Tai-Chi-Chuan (Kung-Fu)

EXPERIENCE:

• Forty one (41) years practical experience

• Black Hawks Martial Arts Association Management Network – Director

• Caribbean University of Martial Arts – Director

• Black Hawks Martial Arts Examination Council – Director

• National Inter-School Martial Arts Youth Training Programme – Caribbean Director

• North American University of Martial Arts and Behavioral Science – Caribbean Advisor

• International Referees and Judges Association – Caribbean Director

• North American Martial Arts Association – Caribbean Director

• Caribbean Alliance Martial Arts Ratings – Caribbean Director

• Caribbean Referees Martial Arts Association – Director

• The Brotherhood of Martial Arts of Trinidad and Tobago – Director

• National Kick Boxing Association – Chief Advisor

• Battle of Atlanta World Martial Arts Championship – Caribbean Promoter

• Pan American International Kempo Karate Championships – Caribbean Promoter

• Venezuela World Kempo Karate Championships – Caribbean Promoter

• Panama International Kempo Karate Championships - Caribbean Promoter

• World Organization of Martial Arts Athletes – Caribbean Promoter

• Continuing Education and Management Congress International – Caribbean Director

• British Martial Arts Association – Caribbean Advisor

• Karate For Christ International - Caribbean Advisor

• Kido Ryu Ju-Jitsu International – Caribbean Advisor

• National Kickboxing Council – Chief Referee and Advisor

• Trinidad and Tobago Martial Arts Movement – President

• Young Masters Academy of Tae-Kwon-Do – Advisor

• American Karate Black Belt Association – Caribbean Advisor

• National Universal Karate Association – Advisor

• National In-School Martial Arts Enhancement Programme – Caribbean Director

• International Referee’s and Instructors Association – Caribbean Advisor

• International Afro American Martial Arts Congress – Caribbean Advisor

• International Law and Enforcement – Trainer

• Dojo-Shin Ju-Jitsu Federation– Caribbean Director

• Shinsei Ju-Jitsu and Hapkido Association – Caribbean Advisor

• Martial Arts For Christ Federation – Caribbean Advisor

• Christian Hapkido Federation – Caribbean Advisor

• International Network of Christian Martial Artists – Caribbean Advisor

• Champion Awards Hall of Fame – Caribbean Advisor

• World Karate Union Hall of Fame – Caribbean Advisor

• The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Caribbean Advisor

• Cho Son Do, U.S Martial Arts Federation – Member

• Nihon to Jutsu Karate-Do Kai – Caribbean Advisor

• Puerto Rico University of Martial Arts – Caribbean Advisor

• Puerto Rico Ju-Jitsu Association – Caribbean Advisor

• International Association of Karate-Kobudo – Caribbean Advisor

• Sei Ryoku Zen Yo Karate Kobudo – Caribbean Advisor

• Centro Especializado de Artes Marciales – Caribbean Advisor

• Family Tae Kwon Do Inc. - Caribbean Advisor

• Den Bushi Jutsu – Caribbean Advisor

• Ju-jitsu Black Belt Academy – Caribbean Advisor

• Sahara School of Martial Arts – Caribbean Advisor

• Kung-fu Academy of Chicago – Caribbean Advisor

• De Fillipo Tae Kwon Do Hapkido Academy – Caribbean Advisor

• Panzardi Xin Chuang Martial Arts & Tai Chi – Caribbean Advisor

• I.C.K.O – Caribbean Advisor

• Arnold Martial Arts Festival – Caribbean Advisor

• Martial Arts World Games – Caribbean Advisor

• International San-Ryu-Do Karate and Ju-Jitsu Federation –Caribbean Director

• World Martial Arts League-Caribbean Advisor

• The United States Breaking Association –Caribbean Director

• ATERU Worldwide Association –Caribbean Director

AWARDS:

 Certification of Honour (NAMAA)

 Certification of Honour (NYKA)

 Certification of Honour (WSKA)

 Competitor of the Year 1981 (TMAA)

 Most Outstanding Caribbean Competitor 1981 (ABBA)

 Instructor of the Year 1984 (SMAA)

 Ten (10) trophies in one Championship 1981 (ABBA), which include the Most Outstanding Competitor

 First Soke in the Caribbean 1988 recognized by (WSKA), (NAMAA), (ABBKA), (KFCI), (KJJI)

 Most Outstanding Demonstrator of the Year 1982 (SMAA)

 National top ten (10) Karate Hall of Fame 1988 (NPAKL)

 Top Best School in the Caribbean 1998 (CAMAR)

 Instructor of the Year 1998 (CAMAR)

 International Instructor of the Year 2002 and Lifetime Membership (KJJI)

 Six (6) Times National Martial Arts Champion

 Four (4) Times Caribbean Martial Arts Champion

 Four (4) Times International Martial Arts Champion, Retired 1981 (undefeated)

Letters of Congratulations from:

• His Excellency President - Arthur N. R. Robinson/Professor George Maxwell Richards.

• Prime Minister – Hon. Basdeo Panday/Hon. Patrick Manning.

• Minister of Education – Hon. Hazel Manning

• Minister of Housing – Hon. Sadiq Baksh / Hon. Franklin Khan

• Minister of Sport – Hon. Roger Boynes

• Mayor of the City of Port of Spain – Hon. John Rahael

• Commissioner of Police – Mr. Hilton Guy

• Chairman of Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Cooperation

 Awarded a 105-year-old Black Belt, handed down from seven great Grandmasters from South Korea

 Awarded a Pair of 81-year-old Kama from Japan handed down from five great Grandmasters.

 Awarded with a Grandmaster/Professor/Soke/Ph, D/M.A title from:

1. North American Martial Arts Association
2. American Black Belt Karate Association
3. Karate for Christ International
4. North American University of Martial Arts and Behavioral Science.
5. Puerto Rico Ju-Jitsu Association
6. International Association of Karate – Kobudo
7. South America Martial Arts Ki-Kai-Do Association
8. International San Ryu Do Federation

 Awarded a Pen and a Black Belt, handed down from Grandmaster Chuck Norris

 Awarded an 84-year-old pair of Sais from Okinawan.

 Lifetime Membership of Karate For Christ International.

 Lifetime Membership of Kido Ryu Ju-Jitsu International Association.

 International Ju-Jitsu Hall of Fame – Grand Master of the Year 2004.

 Life Time Membership Nihon to Jutsu Karate-Do Kai

 Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame and Spirit Awards – 2005

 World Karate Union Hall of Fame – Nominee 2005

 The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Nominee 2005

 2005 Champion Awards Hall of Fame

 International Karate & Kickboxing Hall of Fame –Caribbean Director

 Combative Sports Weapons Award – 2005