Philippines April 2016
Professional info
I have decades of martial arts experience. I started Judo when i was about 10 years old and kept learning other martial arts since that time. It has always been my passion to learn more combat knowledge and then group and share the practical techniques with others who want to learn. When I learn martial arts, I always try and seek those other instructors that are the best in their field so what I learn is from the source and not someones senseless made up martial arts system. I also enjoy fitness and am a certified Personal Trainer. I enjoy teaching and instruct in a relaxed safe atmosphere. Egos are left at the door and i expect you to be courteous and train safely with other students.
Martial Arts Experience
Below are some of the Combat Arts I have had instruction in. Over time I have further instruction in other arts such as Japanese, Korean, Chinese Karate. Kenjutsu, American Martial Arts, Jeet Kune Do, Tang Soo Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Police Defense Tactics, Wing Tsun, Wing Chun, Iron Palm, Pekiti Tirsia, Asian Kickboxing, Hapkido, Combat Hapkido, Arnis, Wong Hop Loong Chuan, Silat, etc.
* Judo (1977)
* Certifed Black Belt in the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Kuk Ki Won Korea, Korean Tae Kwon Do Association, United States Tae Kwon Do Associaton Certified by Grandmaster Richard Chun, became a Black Belt Member of the Richard Chun Training Center in New York (1988) Headed by 10th Dan International Grandmaster, Olympic USA Head Coach, Senior Olympic Referee and author Richard Chun. Also Certified World Oo Do Kwan by Grandmaster J. Lim (1986).
* Vice-Pres. of College University Karate Team (1989)
* Trained in traditional Japanese Kenjutsu (Original Japanese Sword Combat)
* Trained with the Late Remi Presas in Arnis, The Father of Filipino Modern Arnis (1995)
* Apprentice instructor in Jeet Kune Do/Filipino Martial Arts (Combative Arts Acad. & WJKD Federation) 1995
* Certified Police Defensive Tactics Instructor and taught defensive tactics/use of force part time for two years
at the state police academy (1999-2001)
* Developed and instructed personal safety class for staff inservice at the largest state prison (1999)
* Former Oregon and Idaho Director of the International Combat Hapkido Federation
* Instructed Kickboxing Classes in various towns
* Article about my kickboxing classes in the State Newspaper
* Red Sash (final level) in Ip Man Style Wing Chun Kung Fu (2014)
* Certified NRA Pistol Instructor & Range Safety Officer (2013)
* Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (NASM)
* Certified Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist (NASM)
*Certified Sports Performance Enhancemnt Specilist (NASM)
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*Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (ACSM)
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*Pekiti Tirsia Representative
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*Baraw Sugbo Instructor
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*Certified Muay Thai Fitness Instructor
I have had the distinct priviledge of training with some of the most respected masters in the world and I am grateful for the knowledge they have passed to me and always give credit and respect to them as individuals.
My first Rank Promotion
Judo 10 yr old (1977)
17 or 18 Years old, photo for College Newspaper
Practicing Tang Soo Do
Education
* A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice
* B.S. Degree in Health and Behavior
* Certified Basic and Intermediate Corrections Officer
* 25 Years working in the State Prison System with countless hours of various trainings over the years
Pekiti Tirsia Grandmaster
Tuhon Rommel Tortal
Baraw Sugbo System Grandmaster
Eduardo "Boy" Ceniza
Silat Chief Instructor
Eid Mubarak Daham
We are doing some scenario response handgun training for fun.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Me Teaching at the
State Police Academy
(Article From Newspaper)
Dan Inosanto and Me (1995)
Dan is one of the best Filipino Martial Artists in the USA, as well as the man chosen to carry on the Art Of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee
Me performing Authentic
Tang Soo Do age
17 or 18 years old.
Video of a Bolo (Large Knife) being made for me in
Bohol, Philippines these guys were great.
My Wing Chun Days
I hold a Red Sash (Final Rank) in Authentic Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu. My Grandmaster was instructed by both of Ip Man's two sons.
Wing Chun Long Pole Form
Muk Yan Jong sometimes called Mok Yan Chong has 116 techniques that comprise the wooden dummy form as taught by the late grandmaster Ip Man. Originally the form Ip Man put together was 108 techniques but later more kicks were added. The idea of using a wooden dummy to practice techniques dates back to a time well before Ip Man. It is thought the idea of using a wooden dummy originated in the Shaolin Monasteries. Based on a number of versions of Wing Chun's history, the Shaolin Monks and Nuns played a key part in the early development of Wing Chun and can therefore be credited with the origin on the Wooden Dummy techniques in Wing Chun.