Benny Urquidez

Benny “The Jet” Urquidez is a featured guest instructor and speaker for the United Martial Artists for Christ (UMAFC), an organization founded and promoted by Sensei Bob Mitchell [1, 2]. The two share a long-standing friendship and professional history within the Southern California martial arts community [1, 2, 3].

Key Details and Connections

Bob Mitchell: A 10th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and the founder of the United Martial Artists for Christ [1, 2]. His organization is a Bible-based fellowship that uses martial arts demonstrations and training as a youth and family outreach ministry [1, 2].
Benny Urquidez: A world-renowned kickboxing champion who has frequently collaborated with Bob Mitchell and the UMAFC for special events and seminars [1, 2]. Urquidez has appeared as a special guest at UMAFC events, often sharing his testimony and technical expertise [1].
Collaborative History: Both were prominent figures in the “golden era” of American karate and full-contact fighting [1, 2]. Urquidez has publicly described Mitchell as a “great warrior” and a “dear friend” with whom he has worked for many years [1].

Organization Information

Mission: Bringing the Gospel to youth and families through martial arts [1].
Core Figures: Along with Bob Mitchell and Benny Urquidez, the organization frequently features other martial arts legends such as Bob White and Dennis Martinez at its events [1, 2].
Location: Based primarily in Southern California, with branches like the South Bay branch in Gardena/Torrance

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