Ninth degree black belt in Kenpo Karate noted in Tom Bleecker's The Journey as one of the world's most proficient kenpoists, with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from University of Illinois, LEE WEDLAKE, on the Board of Directors of the World Registry of Black Belts, Organization and Federations, is recognized by the Shidokan International group as Hanshi, Chief Grandmaster Instructor; and is a senior advisor to Progressive Kenpo Systems.