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Bio - Richard Beeman

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Richard Beeman purple white belt

Richard Beeman's journey begins
photo from Richard Beeman's private collection

Rich Beeman tying belt

Richard Beeman ties on his newly earned Brown Belt.
photo from Richard Beeman's private collection

Rich Beeman post tourney

Richard Beeman in a Daily World announcement for a Martial Arts tournament. Also in this photo are Mr. John Mobray, Mr. Ray Warwick, and Sibok Maria Warwick.
photo from Richard Beeman's private collection

Richard Beeman began his Martial Arts journey in Shaolin Kenpo in 1975 at the Weir theater and received his Black Belt in July of 1979.

Professionally, Richard was a paramedic/firefighter for the Hoquiam, Washington Fire Department.

This writer remembers Rich as a frequent participant in classes at Aberdeen Kenpo Karate, and a diligent worker on requirements to his Black Belt. Richard is listed on the International Shaolin Kenpo's web site page.

Rich Beeman Black Belt Certificate

Watermarked copy of Richard Beeman's Black Belt Certificate. Note the signature from Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro as a 6th Degree Black Belt.
photo from Richard Beeman's private collection

Richard Beeman reverently admires his Black Belt during his promotion. Sitting across from him are Maria Warwick and Mike Skinner Sr.
photo courtesy Patrick Smith

Not exactly what we meant when we said Aberdeen Kenpo Karate was a great place to hang out in the 70s and 80s.
photo courtesy Patrick Smith

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