In 1985, At 7 years of age, Mr. Dreiling began his training in the Martial Arts with the AKKA in Albuquerque, NM under the tutilage of Mr. Mike Winklejohn. After recieving his Junior Green Belt at age 11, Mr. Dreiling moved to Columbia, SC with his family. At age 13, he began training with Mr. Bruce Meyer, at that time a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate. Fast forward nearly 20 years and Mr. Dreiling is a 4 th Degree Black Belt under Mr. Meyer (6th Degree.) We belong to the Ed Parker - Lee Wedlake Kenpo Lineage. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Wedlake make frequent visits to our studio throughout the year. Mr. Dreiling is continually working to improve his skills and knowlege base in the Martial Arts. He is currently studying with Brad Carey in FCS Kali - Filipino Martial Arts.  He holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in USJA Jujitsu and is currently studying Judo with Terry Aumock with the United States Judo Association.  He is also a private student of Travis Ziegler, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and in February 2012, achieved his Blue Belt in BJJ.  He also works together with many local law enforcement and military trainers to share knowlege and to further his skills and abilities. He loves working with kids and adults alike.
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Mr. Nick Dreiling

Instructor American Kenpo and FCS Kali
Instructor Childrens Martial Arts
Assistant Instructor Jujitsu / Judo
So, what's with the name, Coastal Kenpo Karate and Martial Arts?
Above - Summer 1995 - From Left to Right - Mr. Nick Dreiling (1st Degree Brown,) Mr. Lee Wedlake (7th Degree Black,) Mr. Bruce Meyer (3rd Degree Black,) Mr. Paul Meyer (1st Degree Brown.)
Mr. Terry Aumock

Instructor - USJA Jujitsu and Judo
4th Degree Black Belt - USJA Judo
3rd Degree Black Belt - USJA Jujitsu
Former National Masters Champion
Outstanding State Kata Competitor
Outstanding State Randori Competitor
National Kata Instructor
USJA Certified Coach, Referee and Judge
 
Left - May 7, 2011 - Bruce Meyer with Nick Dreiling - just after Nick's promotion to 4th Degree Black Belt
Right - Very proud of our Kenpo Lineage. 

Sr. Grand Master Edmund K. Parker
10th  Degree Black Belt

Master Lee Wedlake Jr.
9th Degree Black Belt

Professor Bruce Meyer
6th Degree Black Belt

Head Instructor Nick Dreiling
4th Degree Black Belt

4th Degree Black Belt - American Kenpo Karate
1st Degree Black Belt - USJA Jujitsu
Level Three Certification - FCS Kali
Blue Belt - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank Pending - USJA Judo