MR. JAMES RUDIBAUGH
Mr. James Rudibaugh, 9th Dan, started The Art of Karate in 1976 and studied several different Martial Arts including Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Boxing. He incorporated all of these Arts in his classes in hopes the students would find what works best for their own need and abilities. And even though he passed away in December 2015, his teachings are living on within all AOK students and Instructors.
MRS. HEIDI RUDIBAUGH-BRUNO
Mrs. Heidi Rudibaugh-Bruno, Grandmaster 8th Dan and daughter of Mr. Rudibaugh has been studying Martial Arts since the early age of 4. She received her Black Belt in 1987 and started teaching in August of 1999.
Mrs Rudibaugh-Bruno is passionate about teaching and the positive impact that Martial Arts makes on students not only in the school but in their everyday life.
She is also our Kickboxing Instructor.
MS. KENDAL CONLEY
Ms. Kendal Conley began her journey with us December 2016. She came from another school, so she started with us as a green belt. She worked incredibly hard to learn our curriculum and became the 267th Black Belt of The Art of Karate August 2018.
She achieved her 3rd Dan Black Belt in August 2023 and has been teaching our Saturday class for over 4 years.
She enjoys seeing the students grow both in Martial Arts and as individuals and looks forward to many years to come at AOK helping trading the next generation of Martial Artists.
