Our Instructors

Master of the Arts, Mr. John Sepulveda — Click for Biography of John Sepulveda

Professor Steven Moore — Mr. Moore is a 7th Degree Black Belt. He has been involved in the martial arts for over 30 years. Over 25 of these years he has devoted to studying American Kenpo Karate. He began his training in Boise, ID and then moved to Los Angeles to continue his training at the West L.A. School under the instruction of Senior Grand Master, Mr. Edmund K Parker. His list of instructors during this time included Mr. Frank Trejo, Mr. Larry Tatum, and Mr. Mohammad Tobatabia. He is currently under the instruction of Master of the Arts, John Sepulveda, 9th Degree Black Belt. Professor Moore was the original owner of Boise Kenpo Karate. He continues to be a large part of the instruction and training at Boise Valley Kenpo Karate. 

Coach Larry Beltramo — Coach Larry Beltramo is a 7th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate - He began his training in boxing 1975. Began training in Kenpo in 1977 in San Jose, CA. He moved over to Prof. Sepulveda in 1991. Coach Beltramo has competed in full and semi contact karate tournaments internationally. Some of the tournaments he has won are: Hawaii Open, European Open Championships, American Kenpo Karate Championships, European Kenpo Karate Champion (5 time individual and five time team champion) and the West Coast Championships, amongst others. He has trained numerous successful full and semi-contact fighters. His training has been influenced heavily by Prof. Sepulveda and Sigung LaBounty.

Ms. Denise Plowman — Ms. Plowman is the owner and head instructor of Boise Valley Kenpo Karate. She is a 4th Degree Black Belt. She began her training in January of 1994 under the instruction of Mr. Steven Moore and received her 1st degree black belt at the Las Vegas AKKS camp in June of 1998. Ms. Plowman is the first woman to achieve the Black Belt rank in the Boise area in the American Kenpo Karate style. She is currently under the instruction of both Master of the Arts, John Sepulveda and Professor Steven Moore. Ms. Plowman is a recognized Tournament Grand Champion in Forms and has been a trophy winner in many tournaments throughout Idaho. 

Assistant Instructors

It is our intention to provide a solid base to teach and learn from, not to control or manipulate your Kenpo experience. Whether your interest is in self-defense, personal fitness, or competition our staff can help you attain your goal through an individualized program designed especially for you.