Sensei Bethoney


Sensei Robert Bethoney began his training in the Uechi-Ryu Karate system in 1964. He currently holds the rank of Hanchi-sai (9th degree Master) and is a member of the Uechi-Ryu Hall of Fame. Out of the 5 different schools that he has owned, Sensei Bethoney has taught over a thousand students - many whom have won championship titles. Sensei Bethoney has also been awarded over 57 trophies for full contact and point tournaments. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 1970-1975 ranked top ten fighters in New England 1970-1975 ranked top ten competitors for kata in New England 1974 US New England Team 1974 Four State Championships 1975 US New England Grand Champion Was inducted to the Uechi-Ryu Hall of Fame in 1983 1988 Okinawan Kumite Since 1986 Sensei Bethoney has been working for the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department. He became a Deputy Sheriff in 1986 is currently a Captain at the Plymouth County Sheriff's department - in charge of all firearms and defensive tactics training.

Sensei Robert Bethoney began his training in the Uechi-Ryu Karate system in 1964. He currently holds the rank of Hanchi-sai (9th degree Master) and is a member of the Uechi-Ryu Hall of Fame. Out of the 5 different schools that he has owned, Sensei Bethoney has taught over a thousand students - many whom have won championship titles. Sensei Bethoney has also been awarded over 57 trophies for full contact and point tournaments.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

1970-1975 ranked top ten fighters in New England
1970-1975 ranked top ten competitors for kata in New England
1974 US New England Team
1974 Four State Championships
1975 US New England Grand Champion
Was inducted to the Uechi-Ryu Hall of Fame in 1983
1988 Okinawan Kumite

Since 1986 Sensei Bethoney has been working for the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department. He became a Deputy Sheriff in 1986 is currently a Captain at the Plymouth County Sheriff's department - in charge of all firearms and defensive tactics training.