Berj Parseghian

Professor Berj Parseghian is head instructor and co-owner of Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Whittier and Monrovia locations, teaching both self-defense and fitness training. He holds a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Prior to expanding his martial arts career full time, he was a middle and high school AP History teacher for nearly a decade. Mr. Parseghian is a 7th degree black belt under world renowned martial artist Grandmaster Jeff Speakman, and has been teaching and training in the martial arts for over 30 years. Mr. Parseghian has also been the director of many youth summer camps in Armenia and in the United States. He continues to work with both kids and adults in the fields of education, self-defense and fitness.