On April 28, 2024, an advanced blackbelt test took place at New Generation Martial Arts in Lexington, MA. An intense and thorough examination ensued whereas Shihan Colleen Lemay was promoted to 8th degree blackbelt, Mary Callahan-Gros was promoted to 6th degree blackbelt, and Stephen Taranto was promoted to 6th degree blackbelt. Additionally, Shihan Taranto was asked to develop his own form (Deep Rooted Dragon), which will be implemented into the BLKK system. The test was officiated by Hanshi Fred Bagley, and Kyoshi Jimmy O’Brien. All three shihans’ rank was recertified by the Governing Board of the International Council of Grandmasters on June 7, 2025.
On May 4 & 5, 2024, Rachel Placidi and Sare Largay, in a 2-day intensive test for their blackbelt, was physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. Both students had to endure many obstacles of various degrees of difficulty. Day 2 of the test was witnessed by Shihans Steve, Mary, and Colleen. Congratulations Rachel & Sare! Welcome to the BLKK blackbelt family!
Although I am a GrandMaster titled 10th Degree Black Belt, I have decided to be formally known as PROFESSOR Bob Lynn. This for 3 reasons:
#1: We have too many SHIHAN’S
#2: In honor and remembrance of PROFESSOR Nick Cerio
#3: In honor and remembrance of PROFESSOR Aiau Koa
Thank you In Kenpo,
Professor Bob Lynn, Jr., BS, Judan,
Bob Lynn’s Kenpo Karate
On October 17, 2021, Emile Leduc was promoted to 3rd degree black belt in the art of American Kenpo Karate. Present for his test was Soke Paul Cervizzi, Shihan Daniel Taylor, Renshi Steve Taranto, and Grandmaster Bobby Lynn. Congratulations, Duke!
Grandmaster Ted Gambordella publishes a yearbook style booklet filled with grandmasters throughout the world. I was so fortunate to make Edition #35, May 2021.
Grandmaster Lynn’s Outdoor Dojo during the
Summer of Covid 2020
On April 26, 2025, Professor Bobby Lynn was promoted to 10th degree blackbelt Grandmaster by Senior Grandmaster Steve Nugent, Grandmaster Rocky DiRico, and Soke Paul Parent at SNKI Burlington, MA. Additionally, his rank was recertified by the Governing Board of the International Kenpo Council of Grandmasters on June 7, 2025. Present for the induction was Professor Lynn’s very first teacher, Hanshi Fred Bagley, and my current teacher/mentor, Professor Eugene Sedeno. All of Professor Lynn’s family of blackbelts were present, including Shihan’s Taranto, Lemay, Callahan-Gros, and Thyne, and Sensei’s Placidi and Largay.
Bob Lynn's Kenpo Karate 