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| Kelly Markham
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Kelly
Markham began training in Nashville, TN in 1971 with Master Denny Shaffer,
Jim McDonald, and Phil McElroy.
Returning home to Rogersville, TN, he received his Black Belt from
Devoid Wright and Ron Honeycutt. In 1973, he founded Kelly’s Heroes and
began teaching classes in his hometown. A
fierce tournament competitor for over 25 years, Sensei Markham won
numerous events including the IIKA Lightweight Championship in 1975, the
Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame Championship at age 40, the Battle of Atlanta, and
the Battle of Nashville just to mention a few.
He was rated one of the Top Ten Fighters in the country by Karate
Illustrated Magazine for over 10 years. |
Master Markham has hosted the Annual Kelly’s Heroes Classic since 1983, and is a member of the IIKA Board of Directors. While raising five children along with his wife Linda, he returned to college and received his Bachelor’s degree. He is a devoted to God, his family, his students, and Isshin-Ryu Karate.
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