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Johnny Hughes

June 23, 1975 - August 1, 2019

Johnny Hughes was a graduate from Silver Bluff High School and had a Master's Degree in Education. He taught Elementary education at Horse Creek Academy. He was the founder of Kindai Karate and started Modern Defensive Arts (originally CSRA Defensive Arts). He has been training in martial arts since 1991. He was survived by two sons. His accomplishments include:

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  • 5th degree black belt, as recognized by the UMAA 

  • Renshi - Martial Arts Instructor's License from the UMAA

  • South Carolina state director for the UMAA​

  • Certified instructor for Karate For Christ International

  • Competed and judged at local and regional tournaments

  • Written several pieces for Black Belt Magazine and local newspapers

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Christopher Ashby

September 25, 1972 - June 4, 2016

Christopher Ashby was a graduate from Willow Glen High. He worked at the AGY plant in Aiken, SC. He was a Shodan in Kindai Karate. He was survived by a wife and two daughters.

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