The Council of the Left is comprised of the senior students in American Kenpo that are under the direct tutelage of the Senior Teaching Black Belt of the UKF.

The basic requirement to be a member of the Council of the Left is to be a Fifth Degree Black Belt or higher, under the Senior Teaching Black Belt of the UKF. The Council of the Left maintains the the standards of American Kenpo as outlined and taught by the Senior. A chairman will be selected annually by the Council to orchestrate inter-council activities. The Council of the Left members sit on various Councils in the UKF to oversee and participate as well as counsel from their personal experience.

These individuals are selected by the Senior Teaching Black Belt. The personnel assignments are determined solely by the Senior Teaching Black Belt based upon an individuals record of accomplishments.

The duties of the Council of the Left are:

Systems Standardization - This pertains to assisting in the accurate dissemination of the system and may include follow up workshops to Federation schools after the Senior Teaching Black Belt and Founder has performed seminars and so designates a school to be worthy of continued attention.

Contravention - Pertains to maintaining the integrity of the Universal Kenpo Federation.

The Council of the Left is much like the left hand man; he who covers the "weak" side, and covers the back of the Leader. They are the people that are allowed into the policy making process.