Grandmaster Stephen V. Colkett, 10th Dan, founder of Budo Zanshin Kempo. He holds 16 black belts ranging from 1st to 7th Dan and is a Certified Master Instructor with 44 years experience and holds the Time Honored titles of Si-gung, Kyoshi, Kyosa-Nim and SaBom Nim. He trained under Si Tai Gung Ki B. Yung of the Peoples Republic of China, Grandmaster Jane Van Paepeghem, Master Paul Snider, Master Dave Mossor, Master Larry Hilkey, Soke Kirk Simmons and Soke Robert Shook. He studies Wuji and Chi Kung under Master Brian Robinson and He is working toward his 2nd level in Reiki under Si-Gung Mike Glynn He is an avid competitor and holds the following titles: All American, World Champ having won 3 World Championships in Houston, Texas, Orlando, Florida and London, England, Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Kung fu. National Champ Kung fu, Ju-jitsu, Karate. Grand National Champ Karate. Ohio State Champ Karate. West Virginia State Champ Karate, Ju-jitsu. Tri State Champ Karate, Ju-jitsu. N.J.Wushu Champ, and European Champ karate, Ju-jitsu and Kung fu having represented the USA on Team America in the 6th, 7th and 9th Irish Cups in Dublin Ireland winning 18 medals - 3 gold -10 silver -5 bronze medals.

He is an 11 time Hall of Fame inductee, USA International Black Belt HOF 2002 International Achievment, 2003 Dedication to the Arts, Universal Martial Arts HOF 2003 Kung Fu Instructor of the year, 2004 Golden Lifetime achievment award - American Jukido Ryu Martial Arts Union HOF 2003 Kung Fu Master of the year, 2004 Golden Lifetime achievment award 2005 Martial Arts Family of the Year - Independent Martial Arts HOF 2004 Presidents Award for Excellence, The World Karate Union HOF as Master Instructor of the Year Chinese Arts 2005.The World Wide Martial Arts HOF 2005 for Black Belt of the Year. Action Martial Arts Magazines Hall of Fame 2006 dedication to the arts over 30 years. He has also received the International Masters award from Ty Ga Soke Gary Wasniewski,London, England 2004. He has earned the Presidential Sports Awards for karate and Martial Arts.


Bu Sa Bum Nim Zach Lanham throws a straight right punch and Master Colkett (left) steps outside of it as he blocks and catches the arm (1). Colkett slips his left arm under Zach's armpit and chops into the crook of Zach's elbow bending his arm (2). Colkett tucks Zach's elbow into his armpit (3). Colkett flexes Zach's wrist with both hands (4). As Zach tries to struggle Colkett increases the pressure on Zach's wrist completely controlling him (5).

He is a life member of the Seiei Kan Karate Federation, Seiei Ju-jitsu Federation, Seiei Kan Kung Fu Federation, Independent Martial Arts Federation, American Jukido Ryu Martial Arts Union, American Karate and Ju-Jitsu Union, Team America, United States Marine Corps Martial Arts Association, Shokokai Kempo Martial Arts Academy. BNMAA British National Martial Arts Association, Ty Ga International, Southeastern Tang Soo Do, Moo Duk Kwan Association, International Lu Tran Kung Fu Association, International Transjitsu Federation, International Tinh Vo Dao Federation, Combat Warrior Martial Arts Association, and The Christ-Mission Martial Arts Alliance.

Grandmaster Colkett is the West Virginial State representative for the Independent Martial Arts Federation, The American Jukido Ryu Martial Arts Union, Shukokai Martial Arts Academy, The World Martial Arts Special Needs Hall of Fame and the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He is a member of the Board of Advisory Council and West Virginia State Representative for the International Tinh Vo Dao Federation, International Tranjitsu Federation, Combat Warrior Martial Arts Association, Christ-Mission Martial Arts Alliance and International Lu Tran Kung Fu Association.

He is also a field agent for the Kid Safe Network teaching children through scenarios how not to become victims. Grandmaster Colkett and his family (ALL MARTIAL ARTISTS) Travel extensively with Team America and have visited Germany, Holland, Scotland, Italy, The Vatican, England and Ireland. The Colkett's also performed Martial Arts Demos in the Peoples Republic of China.


Master Stephen Colkett (Top) has top mount on Sensei Joseph Colkett (1). Sensei Joseph reaches up to try gi choke and Master Colkett seizes and twists his hand (2). With his free hand Master Colkett chops into the crook of Sensei Joseph's arm bending it (3). Master Colkett places sensei's Joseph elbow into his belly and flexes sensei Joseph's wrist (4). To add extra pressure Master Colkett leans in placing weight on Sensei Joseph's arm submitting him (5).

The Arts he holds Teaching Certifications for are, (Fu Jow) Tiger Claw Kung fu - Ti Sha Shou Chin na - Shuai Chiao Chinese Wrestling, Shukokai Kempo - American Kenpo - Chinese Dragon Kempo - Hapkido - Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do, Kenpo Stick Fighting and Kenpo Cane fighting.

Grandmaster Colkett is a Military Vet. attaining the rank of E-7 and is a Combat Veteran of the Viet Nam War 1968-69 and the 1968 Riots in Washington DC. He served his Country proudly for 15 years in the US Army and United States Marine Corps.

Titles won by his students include: All Americans, World Champions, European Irish Cup Champions, National Champions, Grand National Champions, Tri-State Champions, Ohio State Champions, West Virginia State Champions, Eastern United States Champions, Grand Champions and Hall of Fame Inductions.

THE HORNET'S NEST ACADEMY OF STREET SERVIVAL LLC.

The Hornet's Nest Academy of Street Survival llc. is located at 300 South Spring Street. Harrisville, West Virginia 26362 and offers training by certified Master Instructors in Fu Jow (Tiger Claw) Kung Fu - Ti Sha Shou Chin na - Shuai Chiao Chinese wrestling - Karate - Ju-jitsu - Chinese Dragon Kempo, Warrior Spirit Hapkido and Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do. Grandmaster Stephen Colkett is the founder and head instructor, the other Instructors are Master Larry Hilkey Yondan, Master Randy Everett Yondan, Sensei Jimmy Colkett Nidan, Sensei Terry Elliott Nidan,Sensei Joseph Colkett Nidan, Sensei Joseph Facemire Nidan and Sempai Diana Colkett 2nd Brown belt. Sensei Facemire has just returned home safe and sound from the war in Iraq where he served valiantly as a US Army MP.

We teach students to 1) Avoid trouble by being alert and using good body posturing, don't look like a victim, 2) Diffuse a bad situation by apologizing and backing off while remaining ready to attack at any second, 3) Escape trouble by moving away from a possible bad situation, sometimes running and yelling for help. But when all these fail, 4) Then be the aggressor, Attack, Attack, Attack, don't be a defender be the aggressor and 5) When the assailant is neutralized get away from him, RUN. Because we all know from watching the horror movies that the monster always gets back up and kills his victim.

Grandmaster Stephen V. Colkett is the founder of Budo Zanshin Kempo, founder and head instructor of the Hornet's Nest Academy of Street Survival llc. He can be reach at E-mail: scolkett@ruralnet.org or Website: http://www.webspawner.com/users/hornetsmartialarts.

COMBAT WARRIOR E-MAGAZINE April 2006 / CombatWarriorMag.net