The Baker Brothers

The founders of Baker’s Dojo. Select a founder to open his complete individual profile.

Grand Master Bishop Preston Baker

Founder Emeritus · 10th Degree Black Belt

Founder, instructor, competitor and principal institutional architect whose leadership shaped Baker’s Dojo and U.M.A.A.

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Grand Master Otis Baker

Co-Founder · 10th Degree Black Belt

Known as “The Gentleman of Karate,” a co-founder, instructor, community mentor and longtime U.M.A.A. State Director.

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Grand Master Eddie Baker

Founding Brother · Chief Instructor · Veteran

The first Baker brother drawn to martial arts, a co-founder and longtime chief instructor whose teaching helped sustain the family institution.

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Shared Legacy

Together, Preston, Otis, and Eddie Baker established a Chicago martial arts institution joining technical training, competition, education, discipline, and community service.