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Justin Lemke is quite possibly one of the most experienced competitors to emerge from Four Winds, having a background in Mixed Martial Arts, he is no stranger to competition.

Instructor: Justin Lemke

Justin has been active in the Martial Arts for more than ten years, and has been teaching for just nearly seven years. He presently works as a Fire Fighter in Milwaukee and has also served in the recent past as a Law Enforcement officer.

The role of Martial Arts

"At fourteen, I was quickly becoming what now is commonly referred to as a high-risk youth. It was during this time, with the encouragement of my older brother, that I joined Four Winds. Although there were many events in my life that compelled me to change my ways, there is no doubt in my mind that the Martial Arts training played a key roll."

A greater appreciation

"While at Four Winds, I have had the opportunity to travel to different countries and states, and learn from Masters and Grandmasters of various arts. At Four Winds there is an open state of mind that greatly appeals to me now as an experienced Martial Artist. Not only have I come to appreciate the Martial Art that I myself practice, but I have also learned to appreciate the value of all Martial Arts and realize all are good in some way, shape or form."

Extensive competition

Some of Justin's accomplishments include:

2nd Degree Black Belt - Karate
2nd Degree Black Belt - Doce Pares Escrima
1996 WEKAF Midwest Champ (Single Stick Fighting)
1996 WEKAF Nationals - 2nd Place (Single Stick Fighting)
1996 WEKAF World Competitor (Single Stick Fighting)
1998 WEKAF Midwest Champ (Single Stick Fighting); 3rd Place (Forms)
1998 WEKAF National Champ (Single Stick Fighting); 3rd Place (Forms)
1998 WEKAF World - 3rd Place (Single Stick Fighting); 3rd Place (Forms)
2000 WEKAF Southeast Champ (Forms, Fighting - Single Stick and Double Stick, Short Stick/Knife)
2000 WEKAF Midwest Champ (Forms, Fighting)
2000 WEKAF National Champ (Double Stick Fighting); 3rd Place (Forms); 2nd Place Team Fighting
2000 Non-sanctioned World Martial Arts Tournament Champ (Single Stick Fighting); 3rd Place (Forms)
2002 WEKAF World Heavyweight Champ (Double Stick Fighting), Forms and Single Stick Competitor
2003 WEKAF World Invitational Heavyweight Champ (Single and Double Stickfighting), Forms competitor
2003 IKF North American Amateur Heavyweight Muay Thai Champ
2003 WEKAF Midwest Champ (Single and Double Stickfighting); 2nd Place (Forms)
Muay Thai Kickboxing Record of 4 Wins and 1 Loss
2004 WEKAF National Champ (Single Stick, Double Stick, Forms)
2004 WEKAF World Champ (Single and Double Stickfighting); 2nd Place (Forms)