Adam Rector (He/Him/His)

Adam Rector has served on the Faculty in the Martial Arts Program at Indiana University and travels whenever he is able to train, teach, and perform martial arts and stage combat across the country. 

Adam Rector has had martial arts influences in his life since a very young age, but began formal training in martial arts when he was 14 with the art of Tae Kwon Do. Since that time he has trained in various styles from different cultures and philosophies. He holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt in Kyushiki-ryu Kempo Jutsu, Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido and Associate Instructor in Martial Concepts JKD and Kali. He has also trained extensively in Silat. He holds undergraduate degrees from Indiana University in both Physics and Martial Arts Training Methodologies as well as a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology. He is also a graduate of the International Stunt School and a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors.


Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

Private IU SPT

Dec 13, 2015 Small Sword Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass
Dec 13, 2015 Broadsword Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass

Indiana University

May 2, 2015 Broadsword and Shield Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
May 2, 2015 Knife Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
May 2, 2015 Rapier and Dagger Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass
Apr 27, 2013 Broadsword and Shield Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
Apr 28, 2012 Single Sword Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
May 1, 2011 Rapier and Dagger Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass
May 1, 2011 Unarmed Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass

Private SPT

Nov 2, 2014 Quarterstaff Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass

Missing Test Created by Zev

Aug 8, 2014 Single Sword Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
Aug 8, 2014 Unarmed Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass

Dynamic Presence Project

May 25, 2013 Small Sword Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
May 30, 2012 Knife Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass