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Matt Hayat | |
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PH.D. Biostatistics, working for NASA. Has worked for the NIH in Washington, DC |
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Hard of hearing since birth | |
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Began martial arts in 1990, black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Isshinryu, and USA Ryukyu Kempo |
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Direct student of Chris Thomas | |
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Chris Thomas | |
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37+ years of training and experience in the martial arts. | |
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8th degree black belt in USA Ryukyu Kempo. | |
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World renown author of essays and articles. | |
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Co-Author of the world's definitive books on pressure point fighting. | |
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Author of the Isshinryu Master course DVD's. | |
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Ken Smith | |
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Direct student of the late Prof. Remy Presas. | |
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Master of Tapi Tapi (one of the highest Arnis ranks). | |
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6th degree black belt in Isshinryu. | |
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7th degree black belt in USA Ryukyu Kempo. | |
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Active officer in the International Modern Arnis Federation (IMAF, Inc.), member of Steering Committee, Board of Directors, and Ethics committee. | |
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Partnered with George Dillman in Double Impact Seminars throughout the U.S. | |
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Bill Burch | |
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30 years of experience in karate. | |
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8th degree black belt in USA Ryukyu Kempo and direct student of George Dillman. | |
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Holds black belts in: USA Ryukyu Kempo, Modern Arnis, and Small Circle Jujitsu. | |
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Featured in George Dillman's books and videos. | |
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Author and Publisher of "Pressure Points Flash Cards." | |
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Kim Dillman Foreman | |
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38 years of experience in the martial arts. | |
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8th degree black belt in USA Ryukyu Kempo. | |
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Cross-trained in Tomari-Te Ryukyu Kempo under Taika Seiyu Oyata, Modern Arnis with Prof. Remy Presas, and Small Circle Jujitsu with Prof. Wally Jay and Prof. Leon Jay. | |
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Editor of the definitive George Dillman pressure point books, author of children's book, Little Jay Learns Karate. | |
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Effective women's self-defense specialist -- Kyusho and grappling applications. | |
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Chris Mitter | |
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Has been teaching martial arts Since 1992 across the United States as well as in Europe. | |
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Holds Black Belt Ranks in 3 different styles of jujitsu, including Small Circle Jujitsu; a black belt in Modern Arnis, a black belt in Aikido, and a 5th degree black belt in USA Ryukyu Kempo Karate. | |
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Has been utilized as a Martial Arts Consultant by the The United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. | |
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Has trained competitors in various types of martial arts contests including Brazilian Jujitsu contests and Cage Fights. | |
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Former U.S. Marine, Currently serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. |
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Chester Brown, Jr. | |
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Chester Dean Brown Jr., has been practicing Modern Arnis since 1988, and is ranked 4th Degree Black Belt under Jeff Delaney ( IMAF). | |
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Ranked Lakan Isa by Prof. Reny Presas in 2001, 3rd Degree Black Belt in USA Ryukyu Kempo, and holds a 1st degree black belt in Doce Pares Escrima under Cacoy Canete. |
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Works with programs that assist First Generation, Low-Income and disabled students to stay in school, gradaute with a college degree. |
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Grew up the Navajo Indian Reservation and regularly attends ceremonies with his family and relatives. |
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Has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizon University and is pursing his Doctorate at Arizona State University. |
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Steven J. Pearlman | |
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23+ years in the martial arts. | |
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1989: martial arts instructor at American University |
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1999: curator of Smithsonian Institute martial arts lecture series, "Spirit in Motion: Martial Traditions Past and Present" |
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Present: teaching at Indiana University Pennsylvania |
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Will Higginbotham | |
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40 years experience in the martial arts. | |
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Holds black belts in TaeKwonDo, Shotokan, Modern Arnis, and Small Circle Jujitsu, 8th Degreee Black Belt in USA Ryukyu Kempo. |
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18 years self-defense instruction experience at the university level, currently teaching at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. |
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Sought-after seminar instructor of a blend of Dillman method and Small Circle Jujitsu in the US and in Europe. |
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Author of DVD's and featured in articles on pressure point self-defense in Black Belt Magazine and Inside Kung-fu Magazine. | |
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