Jeremy
Howden was born on November 12, 1963 in Palo Alto
California. He and his family moved to Albuquerque
in 1967.
Jeremy started training in the Martial Arts in
1978. He joined his first Kenpo School in 1984 in
Las Cruces, NM and was a Junior Instructor for Bill
Packer.
- Awarded 1st Degree Black Belt in October
1989 by Bill Packer and AKKA in Albuquerque, NM
- Awarded 2nd Degree Black Belt in June 1994
from Bill Packer and AKKA in Albuquerque, NM
- Awarded 3rd Degree Black Belt in June 1996
from Bill Packer and AKKA in Albuquerque, NM
- Awarded 4th Degree Black Belt in June 1999
from Bill Packer and AKKA in Albuquerque, NM
- Awarded 5th Degree Black Belt in June 2004
from Shawn Knight and AIK in Tucson, AZ
- Awarded 6th Degree Black Belt
in June 2009.
Jeremy attended New Mexico Military Institute in
Roswell, NM and Graduated with an Associate in Arts
in 1984.
He served as a life guard in Las Cruces, NM in
the summers of 1985 and 1986.
Commissioned Officer in the United States Army in
December 1986
Graduated from New Mexico State University Las
Cruces NM 1987 – Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice
Graduate of the United States Army Armor Officer
Basic Course from Ft. Knox, Kentucky May 1988
He relocated to Tucson in 1989 to manage an AKKA
Karate USA school for Bill Packer
Jeremy owned and managed 3 AKKA Karate USA schools
from 1989 until 2002
He worked in concert security and as a bouncer for 5
years.
Jeremy graduated from the State of Arizona
Correctional Officer Training Academy in December
2006.
He and his wife opened an AIK school in September
of 2007
He is happily married to Karen Howden. Karen runs
the business side of the school and is currently
training in the Kenpo system.
Jeremy has one child, Remington Howden, age 13.
Remy is a 1st degree junior black belt in Kenpo.
I have an eight year old daughter who was curious
about taking karate. She was kind of scared because
of how karate is portrayed on television as being
bloody and violent. After convincing her to go to an
introductory class, she has now realized there are
so many wonderful aspects of Kenpo!
She has learned to be confident in herself and I’ve
notice the respect and discipline have risen
tremendously. She has also met so many wonderful
friends. She won’t stop talking about Kenpo class
and she has stressed to me constantly that she wants
that black belt!
Sincerely,
Brian Knight
Father of Britney Knight yellow belt
My name is Melissa Devlin. I am a single mother with
three wonderful children. When I first came to AIK
my intentions were to sign my very active daughter
up for a class that would burn energy, teach self
discipline and have fun! (She is currently a little
dragon blue belt). Before we left that first day,
not only did I sign my daughter up but my 12 year
old son and myself as well!!! We have all been
students for 9 months and we love it. My son (a
junior orange belt) has learned so much, not only
about karate and self defense, but about inner
strength he never knew he had and a certain
confidence that has helped him through the start of
middle school. At home both of my children have
started taking more responsibility for their
actions; there is more respect and a lot less
debating over chores and homework. As for me I have
totally enjoyed attending classes. I have made many
new friends. I also have learned new things about
myself.
It’s given me confidence and strength both
physically and mentally. I have never been "into
sports" so I didn’t think I would do well... but
after many hours of hard work and a wonderfully
supportive instructor I am doing great, having fun,
and learning a lot. Mr. and Mrs. Howden have both
been a great support for me and my kids. They have a
terrific school and I would recommend anyone to join
without hesitation.
