Sifu Richard Whittle is a 3rd generation Oregonian who has been studying and teaching Martial Arts in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years.
He holds Black Belts in, Shou Tsu Do Kung Fu, Zhan Dou Jitsu, Kajukenbo and is a Professor of Martial Arts Instruction in Konton Jitsu. He is also an expert in the Filipino fighting systems of Kali/Escrima which incorporate weapons such as sticks, knives and swords. He teaches Savate (French Kickboxing), Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing), Jun Fan Kickboxing (Bruce Lee’s method), Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu incorporated with Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts.
He is the Founder of Konton Jitsu, a Martial Arts system that explores functional and effective techniques and training methods for modern man. Sifu Whittle is Proficient in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu and was chief in the development of the “Blunt Force Judo” curriculum and has also been key to the development of the revolutionary punching method called “P.U.M.A. Boxing and Kickboxing” that focuses on being non-telegraphic with maximum protection while creating great power.
He is a graduate of Wayne Owen Fighting Arts under Martial Arts Hall of Fame Instructors Wayne and Bunny Owen and a long time student of 5 time world Karate Champion Bill Shaw. Sifu Whittle is an NRA certified Pistol/Handgun Instructor and also offers the required classes one needs to obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit in the State of Oregon.
Sifu Whittle invites you to come learn a dynamic, modern approach to self-defense from World Class Instructors in both our on-line curriculum as well as in-person, group settings and one on one instruction.
PacMAC Instructor – 2020