In 1974, with Mr. English and Mr. Dan Laxson, he opened up Chinese Kenpo Karate, located in La Mesa, Ca. The school would later become an Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate school. This is where he met and became a direct student of Senior Grandmaster Edmund K. Parker.

After receiving his Black Belt, Mr. Steele went out into the world to practice and teach the art. He worked 8 years as a bodyguard for the Saudi Arabian Royal Family. In 1981, he started teaching at an Mr. Parker’s school in El Cajon, California. At that time, he once again became very involved as a direct student of Mr. Parker, studying and staying close to him until his death in December 1990. During that time, he was promoted to 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree black belt Mr. Parker.

Mr. Steele currently holds the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt and is a student of Mr. Dave Helber, who he met in 1974. Mr. Steele is very involved in the Original American Kenpo Karate Association,( OAKKA). He currently holds the office of Secretary for the OAKKA and serves as a National Director as well. He is the Senior Head Instructor at American Family Kenpo in La Mesa, California and continues to enjoy being involved in the on going evolution of American Kenpo.