About Kanjizai

Kevin Lockett is the Head-Instructor of Kanjiziai Academy. He currently holds a 4th degree Blackbelt in Traditional Jujutsu, and a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has travelled around the world to train with top instructors of various martial arts, traditional and modern. He has trained in BJJ, Judo, Traditional Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Kickboxing. His focus on self-defense and combative applications of martial arts is what fuels his vision of helping his Baltimore community feel a bit safer and confident through Jiu-Jitsu training. He is a Certified Gracie Trainer under Grandmaster Rorion Gracie.

Weilin began training in boxing at a young age through China's structured youth sports academy system. After moving to the United States, he continued his boxing training at Kage Fit Academy in Auburn, Alabama, where he received boxing instruction from professional mixed martial artist and UFC middleweight Tre’ston Vines. After relocating to Baltimore in 2021, Weilin continued developing his boxing skills at Corner Team Boxing Club in East Baltimore. In addition to boxing, Weilin has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Kanjizai Academy for approximately five years, giving him a well-rounded background in combat sports, conditioning, and martial arts training.

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Frank Robinson is the founder and owner of Afternoon Sun Training Service, a security law enforcement and civilian self-defense training organization. With a decade of dedicated martial arts experience specializing in Traditional Japanese Jujutsu, Frank blends time-tested close-quarters combat concepts with modern defensive tactics to provide practical, real-world instruction.As an official affiliate of the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), Frank is committed to raising the standard of safety, situational awareness, and tactical proficiency for both professionals and everyday citizens.

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Monica Merino is Kanjizai's Program Director, Child-Care Specialist, and co-owner of Kanjizai Martial Arts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and an Associates in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maryland. A highly experienced child-care professional, she's worked in various schools and education centers in Maryland over the past 10 years.In addition to her experience in childcare and her role as Kanjizai's Program Director, she is also an experienced fitness professional and a student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. She has committed herself to mastering all the women's self-defense techniques that Kanjizai has to offer.