SENSEI BETHONEY

Sensei Robert Bethoney began his training in the Uechi-Ryu Karate system in 1964. He currently holds the rank of Judan (10 degree grandmaster) 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

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