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 tea...| The Armenian Weekly
Under Israeli rule, Christians in Israel and the West Bank have suffered increasing attacks, including spitting on clergy, physical harassment and the vandalism and destruction of churches, cemeteries and other Christian symbols. The incidents, carried out by ultra-Orthodox Jews, religious nationalists and settlers alike, have largely gone unchecked as Israeli police stand idly by. On …| The Armenian Weekly
As a lifelong fan, I am shocked to see that the UFC is hosting its next event in Baku—the capital city of genocidal Azerbaijan, a country known for low blows, cheap shots and dirty moves. This decision may pay off financially, but it betrays the warrior spirit that has long defined the Octagon as a …| The Armenian Weekly
