After having spent time in wrestling, boxing, and gymnastics, Bryan Hawkins began his martial arts training in 1976 in Shotokan Karate. He studied Sho Shu and then began his Kenpo training in 1980 at Ed Parker's West Los Angeles studio.

In December 1987, as a third degree black belt, he became manager and head instructor of the West L.A. dojo. He was the Kenpo technical advisor with Mr. Parker for the film "The Perfect Weapon" and has served in the same capacity on numerous television projects and other theatrical releases. Mr. Hawkins, now a sixth degree black belt, owns and operates Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate Studio in West Los Angeles and heads up the martial arts program at various private and public schools in the Southland.

He is the President of the United Kenpo Systems, a martial arts organization with affiliates throughout the United States and Europe. He is also co-founder of M.A.P. (Martial Arts for Peace), a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help teenagers at risk.

He lives with his wife and two young sons in Granada Hills, California.