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Master Mel Abraham is the Owner and Chief Instructor of the PUMA Karate and Pressure Point Defense Systems, Inc. He is a two-time inductee into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and has over 30 years experience in the martial arts and currently holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt (Master Rank) in the art of RyuKyu Kempo, 2nd Degree Black Belt in Ninpo Tai-Jitsu, 4th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Pacific Unified Martial Arts. Additionally, he is the founder of The SAVE Foundation, a non profit charitable organization that provides and supports programs that battle against abuse and violence against women and children. “ This is my way to combine two passions and to give back to the society that gave so much to me, and hopefully make society a better place for all in the process!" says Abraham.

Abraham was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2003 and again in 2004 as Master Instructor of the Year. Abraham was featured in the March 2002 issues of Black Belt Magazine as well as the April 2002 issue of Martial Arts Combat. He was also featured in an article in the August 2003 issue of Muscle & Fitness – Hers presenting various self defense techniques for women using pressure points. Additionally, Abraham lived in Japan training under Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura as well as appearing with the Grandmaster in a series of videos on Hanbo-Jitsu (short stick) distributed by Panther Productions. He is also featured in his newly released video “Pressure Point Basics” and the newly released “Masters in Action” video series by Dillman Karate International as well as his newest video “Don’t Be a Victim!”

In continuing the philosophy of sharing, Abraham has been teaching seminars throughout the United States and has been traveling the world not just to spread his knowledge, but also to add to it and bring it back too, so that his students may benefit from it.

Professionally, he is a successful entrepreneur and a highly sought after expert (CPA). Mel is a Master Results Coach and Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Strategies. He has addressed professional conferences on a local, state, and national level and has provided guidance regarding valuation, business, empowerment, awareness, health, well being, self protection and success issues around the country. He is a member of the esteemed National Speakers Association and the recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional designation (less than 10% the speakers who belong to the International Federation for Professional Speakers hold this professional designation). He is the creator of the much in demand presentation and program Bulletproof Boundaries TM– Strategies for an Unsafe World - an educational program meant to provide an intellectual understanding of living with confidence and security in an unsafe world through effective recognition of unsafe situations.

Awards & Accomplishments

5th Degree Black Belt RYU KYU KEMPO
4th Degree Black Belt JUJITSU
3rd Degree Black Belt PUMA SYSTEM
2nd Degree Black Belt NINPO TAI-JITSU
1st Degree Black Belt SHOTOKAN
Featured in his own demonstrations and seminars at the 2002 & 2003 Mr. Olympia contests
Featured in Black Belt Magazine – March 2002 & Martial Arts Combat – April 2002
Inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame – 2003 & 2004
Appeared on the Conway-Steckler Show & Sam Rubin Show – 97.1 KLSX - 2003
Featured in the newly released “Masters in Action” video series by Dillman Karate International as well as his own newly released video “Pressure Point Basics”
Consultant to various police departments around the country
Conducts self defense and pressure point seminars around the USA
Appeared in Hanbo-Jitsu Video Series distributed by Panther Productions

Ashley Scott is a 1 st Degree Black Belt in the PUMA System and is a full-time instructor at the Wood Ranch School . Mr. Scott also holds a 1 st degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and has 19 years of experience in the martial arts. Additionally, Mr. Scott is responsible for running and teaching our Lil’ Dragons program as well as our Birthday Party programs. Mr. Scott is Mr. Abraham’s assistant at PUMA Karate.

Ryan Fowler is a 3 rd Degree black belt. He is a full-time senior instructor at PUMA under Mr. Abraham. He has been studying the PUMA System since 1993. He attends college at CSUN.

Greg Megowan is a 3 rd Degree black belt in the PUMA System and has been training here since 1995. He earned his first black belt in Tang Soo Do, before coming to the PUMA system. He has been training in the martial arts since 1992. He is a credit to the Dojo. He is a regional management executive for a large pharmaceutical company and travels extensively.

Kate Hansen is a 2 nd Degree black belt in the PUMA System is a credit to the martial arts and is a wonderful instructor. She’s especially great with the kids! Sh e has been studying the PUMA System since 1994.

Nichelle Megowan is a 2 nd Degree Black Belt and is a phenomenal fighter and technician. She has been training in the martial arts since 1995. Ms. Megowan teaches when her schedule permits.

Kym Cao is a 1 st Degree Black Belt who continues to train and help with Kata and techniques classes. She has been training in the martial arts since 1999.

Whitney Love is a 1 st Degree Black Belt who continues to train and help with Kata and techniques classes. She has been training in the martial arts since 1996. She is a competitive athlete in many sports including soccer, basketball and volleyball.

Kyle Martin is a 1 st Degree Black Belt who continues to train and help with Kata and techniques classes.