WHAT IS TKTK?

TKTK (Taylor’s Kenpo Taijitsu Karate) is an elite,…unorthodox street art engineered by Ambassador Dr. Supreme Grandmaster Rickie Taylor, 10th Dan-Soke.

THE VISION OF A 10TH DAN-SOKE

Ambassador Dr. Supreme Grandmaster Rickie Taylor didn’t just learn martial arts; he mastered the science of survival. As a 10th Dan-Soke and the founder of Taylor’s Kenpo Taijitsu Karate, Dr. Taylor envisioned a system that stripped away the “fluff” of traditional dojos and focused on what actually works when seconds count.

With a lifetime of dedication and a seat at the head of the Warriors for Christ International Grandmasters Sokeship Council, Dr. Taylor’s mission is to empower every individual—regardless of age or physical ability—with the “Deadly Secrets” of elite self-defense.

The Youth

Building discipline and "Street Wise" awareness.

The Adaptive Athlete:

Specialized instruction for wheelchair users, cane users, and those with prosthetics.

The Professional:

De-escalation and restraint techniques for security and law enforcement.

THE WHITE BELT MOTO

The journey of 1000 miles starts with the first step.

THE CREED

As a Taylor’s Kenpo Taijitsu Martial Artist
Trained so mind and body are as one
Be courageous, Be truthful, Be fair and just
Never use skills in anger
Never meet force with force
Cultivate patience, humility and courtesy for all. God so help me if I ever have to use my art

Dr. Grossie “Gigi” Smith-Jackson, 9th Dan-DMS, MPA, BA

9th Dan in Taylor’s Kenpo Taijitsu Karate -April 2025
Doctorate of Martial Science-April 2025
Master of Public Administration-The American University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts-North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
State of North Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence Honoree 2023
9th Dan in Jiu Jitsu
8th Dan Black Belt in Universal Kemetic Martial Arts
7th Dan Tiger Kenpo Jiujitsu Ryu

Member of the following Organizations (View)

(WFC) Warriors for Christ Fighting Dragon Academy INTL HQ Vice-President and Chief Business Officer
WFC Intl Grandmasters Sokeship Council Chief Business Officer
USA Martial Arts, Sports, Performing Arts & Fitness Hall of Fame
WUSU Intl Martial Arts Association
Honorary and Special Advisory Board Member of M.A.A.T
Phalanx Training Academy (Honorary)
Black Dragon Fighting Society (Honorary)
Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Inductee 2023, 2024
Featured in the Martial Arts Women Hall of Honor-2023
The American Martial Artist Alliance
WFC Intl Black Belt and Community Leader Hall of Fame 2026

Ambassador Dr. SGM Rickie Taylor, 10th Dan-Soke-DMS

10th Dan-Soke in Taylor’s Kenpo Taijitsu Karate
10th Dan Black Belt in Universal Kemetic Martial Arts
10th Dan in Jujitsu
8th Dan in Hakaru Jujitsu
7th Dan Tiger Kenpo Jiujitsu Ryu
5th Dan Jope Kune Kenpo
5th Dan in Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu
3rd Dan in Muay Thai
1st Dan in Taekwondo
Black Sash in Ninjutsu
Dim Mak