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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

  • 1971 Army

  • 25 years in law enforcement and counting

  • Shodan-4/15/1970

  • Nidan-9/17/1972

  • Sandan-5/18/1975

  • Yondan-12/1/1981

  • Godan-12/1/1985

  • Renshi-12/22/1988

  • Kyoshi-8/16/1994

  • Hanchi-10/23/1999

  • Hanchi-Sai-11/17/2006

  • Junshihan and Shihan Diplomas

  • All from the house of Uechi in Okinawa

  • 10th grand master June 10, 2018

 

1986-Present Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department
 
Deputy Sheriff

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  • Capias Territory with Civil Process Office

  • Mass. Criminal Justice Training Council (MCJTC) Senior Instructor

  • MCJTC Instructor for Barnstable, Plymouth & Canton/In-service & Recruit Level

  • Mass. Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Instructor

  • Fugitive Apprehension Team Front Man

  • Was assigned to all seizures and sales of personal property

  • Undercover Operations Drug Task Force

  • First in the door on Drug Raid Team

  • Captain of Training Law Enforcement

SENSEI BETHONEY
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