Instructor Bio

William began his training in the art of Kenpo Karate under the late, great Bill Packer, Team USA kickboxing coach and instructor Bruce Davis. After ten years of study, William received his black belt. After trying several other styles, William began the study of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Judo under many teachers, most notably Vince Tamura, 9^th dan and Jesse Ballou, 6^th dan. William currently holds the rank of Shodan (1^st degree black belt) in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and (1^st class brown belt) in Judo.

William then began his study in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Once again William tried several schools and chose to train under Pedro Carvalho, 6^th degree black belt, who is under Grand Master Alvaro Barreto, 9^th degree red belt, and Rodrigo Teixiera, 2^nd degree black belt, by whom he was certified to teach and continues to study with today. William was promoted to the rank of Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2006.

9^th Degree Grand Master Alvaro Barreto was recently back at Albuquerque Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He stated he was very impressed with Professor William's Academy. The Grand Master was pleased with the importance that Professor William gives to the four bodies of jiu-jitsu stated Professor William teaches the classic, realistic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the way it should be expressed. In Professor William and his students, the Grand Master saw fluid technique with self-control. Everything Professor Barreto had to say was very positive and complimentary. - Alvaro Barreto

"Hi my friend,thank you so much for letting me be part of your team. You are more than just an instructor. Your heart and kindness equals success. I wish you the best." - Pedro Carvalho

William Carpenter with Pedro Carvalho, 6th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and pioneer in the art of BJJ, William's friend, teacher and mentor for the last nine years.

"I first met William in 1999. He is a great fighter and even better teacher. He is a natural in all martial arts. I wish I knew half of what he does. He is great with people, an excellent teacher. He is open to all martial arts and learns from all styles and incorporates that into his style and what he brings to his students." -Rodrigo Teixiera

Rodrigo Texiera, 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, long-time friend and teacher, coaching William
at the Pan Ams, February 2007.

Bruce Davis is the owner of AKKA Karate in Albuquerque, and has known William for many years. "I taught him kenpo karate and gave William his first black belt when he turned 18. He had a been a student of mine and Bill Packer's for many years before that. He exhibits great skill both as a student and a teacher. It has been a privilege to participate in William's seminars recently, with William teaching me and my students Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques." -Bruce Davis

Bruce Davis, 6th degree black belt and inheritor of Bill Packer's AKKA karate system, and Phil Weeber, 2nd degree black belt,
re-certifying William's black belt in Kenpo Karate that he was awarded at the age of 18 in 1987.

"I have known William for many years. William has always been very diligent in his practice of the martial arts, he's a perfectionist. He is a fierce competitor. We were always very proud of him when we brought him to competition. He consistently used his technique well. That's what made him so good as a competitor. He has the ability to transfer from the theoretical aspect into the practical application. As an instructor, he has applied the same ability to transfer from theoretical to practical application. When he teaches class, he is very technical in the execution and has an innate ability to pass on to the students the knowledge required for them to excel. I believe that's what makes him an exceptional instructor. Beyond that, it's not about the materialistic portion of what he does, he truly cares about his students. It makes me proud to feel that I had some part in how and what he is today." -Phil Weeber, 2^nd degree black belt, AKKA Karate USA.

"I have known William, or as I call him "Wild Bill", for 15 years. I refer to him as Wild Bill due to his aggressive style and competitive nature. He trained under me for four years. He has my full endorsement and is quite capable of training both the mind and body". - Jesse Ballou, 6^th dan judo.