Mr. Christopher Babel is the owner of and Senior Instructor at Red Dragon Karate Studio. He has been involved in the martial arts for 20 years, and currently possesses the rank of Sixth Degree Black Belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate. In addition, he also holds rank in Jujitsu. Mr. Babel acquired his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from York College of Pennsylvania. He is also a graduate of the Allentown Police Academy.

Mr. Babel has trained in Combatives at the Crucible, the training facility run by Mr. Kelly McCann, one of America's foremost experts on personal and corporate security, armed and unarmed combat, and antiterrorist tactics. Mr. Babel has also taught classes in Combatives as well as classes in knife techniques. He has also taught seminars at the college level.

Mr. Babel continues to train with his instructor, Mr. Gary Ronemus, to promote his growth as a professional martial artist. Mr. Ronemus holds the rank of Ninth Degree Black Belt. He began his training in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate in 1973. He is a second-generation black belt under the late Grandmaster Ed Parker, the founder of the American Kenpo Karate system.

Mr. Babel would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to his self-defense school.