Mr. Refugio Flores started training in Kenpo Karate in 1972 along with his brother Jesus. Mr. Refugio Flores was tested by Mr. Edmund K. Parker in 1978 for his 1st Degree Black Belt; his instructor being Mr. Curt Cokeley. In 1984, Mr. Flores started training personally with Mr. Parker until December of 1990 when Mr. Parker passed away.

Mr. Parker promoted Mr. Flores up to 5th Degree Black Belt. He is currently ranked as a 7th Degree Black Belt.

Refugio Flores a pioneer in the sport of Kick Boxing held the 1978 United States Featherweight Title for the International Kickboxing Association and in 1981 became the IKA World Super Featherweight Champion. Refugio has done stunt work for various motion pictures including "Force Five", and "The Karate Kid". Mr. Flores was also nominated two years in a row for the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame, Mr. Flores became an inductee of the Hall of Fame in 1987. Mr. Flores also specializes in professional body guard training and special forces tactics.