About Us
About Our System
Martial Arts training is diverse enough to offer a wide range of activities to people of all ages. Results ranging from self-defense skills, improved physical fitness, weight control, increased self-confidence and strengthened self-discipline are products of martial arts that men, women and children enjoy.
Here at Jumpkick Martial Arts Club we will assist you with developing skills that will be beneficial to your mind, spirit and body. It is important for you to realize that the martial arts are a non-violent activity. Consequently, its practitioners must demonstrate patience and restraint when involved in daily affairs. Each has to be developed like a moving machine the body needs exercise and lubrication to keep it running smoothly. Martial arts provide the stimulus, the exercise and the discipline for a lifetime of healthy activity.
Jumpkick Martial Arts plans to use martial arts training as a catalyst for uniting, preserving and tending to some of the needs of the community. This is done by fostering goal-oriented thinking, respect for self and others as well as making educational requirements a prerequisite for rank advancement for school age youth.
Jumpkick Martial Arts will give you a firm foundation in martial arts training with exercise and an overall positive feeling for about yourself. While we can’t give you the ability to become “super beings” in the purely physical sense, we will provide you with the means to handle very stressful and often threatening mental and physical situations with a smooth, clear and rational consciousness.
Our Goal
We will help your child Develop
- Self Esteem
- Confidence
- Self Defense
- Self Control
- Leadership Skills
- Team Work
Head Instructor
Eugene Plowden’s JumpKick Martial Arts Club offers the very best in professional martial arts instruction, fitness and group exercise classes. With over 30 years of martial arts experience, Eugene Plowden has a love for martial arts teaching, motivation and helping individuals reach their goals.
Mr. Plowden received his first degree black belt in 1991 at the age of fourteen under the instruction of his uncle five time world champion Master Richard Plowden. Since that time Mr. Plowden has taught martial arts classes in the Detroit Public Schools, Private Schools, Charter Schools, Churches, Gyms, and Health Clubs and also inside the Jewish Community Center. In 1993, Mr. Plowden received his 2nd degree black belt. In 1995 he attended Ferris State University and started a martial arts program named Super Star Karate Academy. This program was not only teaching college student’s martial arts but children as well.
In 1998 Mr. Plowden represented the United States as a member of the WKA National Karate Team. In 1999 Mr. Plowden journeyed into the health and fitness world and became a sales associate and a certified personal trainer at CMI Health Club and then Bally Total Fitness. At these locations he began teaching martial arts to the health club members and their children. Eventually Mr. Plowden moved on and worked inside the Jewish Community Center and worked as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor and had a very successful martial arts program. In 2014 Mr. Plowden received his 4th degree black belt. Mr. Plowden now holds classes in Detroit, Mi.
Boxing/Kickboxing Instructor
Instructor/Coach Camara Sankofa
I am a certified Boxing Coach, recognized by USA-Boxing. However, my focus lies in the combative arts. Through years of dedicated training and immersion in competitive boxing, I have developed a profound understanding of the technical aspects and training methodologies specific to boxing. This knowledge allows me to provide comprehensive guidance and support to aspiring boxers. In addition to boxing, I have achieved remarkable ranks in a few martial arts disciplines, including Yoshikan Aikido (Black Belt, 1st degree), Shotokan Karate (Black Belt, 6th degree), and Aiki-jitsu (Black Belt, 5th Degree). These accomplishments are a testament to my continuous pursuit of mastery and my commitment to the diverse practices of martial arts. Drawing from my extensive professional fighting career, spanning from 1989 to 2005 as an amateur competitor in both Boxing and Kickboxing. I eventually graduated to the Professional level in both sports. Moreover, I have experienced the intensity and challenges that come with competing at the highest level. During my career, I proudly held the titles of CBKA Kickboxing Heavyweight Champion from 1990 to 1996 and WKA Kickboxing Heavyweight Champion from 1996 to 2003, establishing my presence as a formidable force in the ring. Throughout my journey, I have had the privilege of sharing my knowledge and passion for martial arts with students from various backgrounds and age groups. From 2002 to 2017.
Additionally, I taught self-defense, Shotokan Karate, and Aiki-Jitsu at Nsoroma Institute's Baba's Club/Rights of Passage Program, empowering young individuals with invaluable skills to protect themselves. With that, at Timbuktu Academy and UPA Middle School, I contributed to after-school programs by instructing Shotokan Karate, assisting students in developing discipline, focus, and self-confidence through martial arts training from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, I conducted seminars on non-lethal techniques for security purposes for Robinson Security Services (2005-2010), and at ATS/Oak Park Alternative Education (2012 to 2019). These seminars emphasized the importance of self-defense in real-world situations, equipping participants with practical skills and knowledge to navigate challenging environments. In recent years, I had the privilege of coaching at Motown Boxing, where I shared my expertise in both boxing and mixed martial arts from 2010 to 2020. Currently, I am actively involved with Black Lightning Boxing/Martial Arts, where I continue to inspire and train individuals, helping them unlock their full potential in combat sports.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Steve Williams
bio coming soon
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Assistant Instuctor and Weapons Instructor
Joe Hartley
bio coming soon