Bios for Certified Instructors
Sensei Bill Troy has studied martial arts for over 30 years. He began Jujitsu training in 1978, studying Vee Jitsu, while in the U.S. Navy stationed in Bermuda. In addition to several styles of Jujitsu, Bill has trained in Judo, Shotokan Karate and Hapkido. “Father” Troy studied for many years with Professor Dave Castoldi and
MA Bio: Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu: 5D (Jujitsu America), Instructor (JA/AJA), Professor (Wm. Randle), Kaiden Sho (DZRJA), Sensei (JA: 1976-Life Member), (Kilohana/AJA), [DZR: 1968-]. Quest Martial Science: 5D/Master Teacher (QA). Within Arm’s Reach: 5D/Adv. Instructor (Stewart). Studies: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-Purple Belt (Machado), Small Circle™/Cement Jujitsu, SD-Boxing, Filipino MA, Silat, Jun Fan, Atemi, Kyusho, Seifukujutsu, Massage (JA),
Instructor Title KyoshiBegan Training 1983 Martial Arts Ranks4th Degree Black belt in Hawaiian JujitsuNationally Certified Rank issued by both JA & USJABlack in Kodokan JudoNationally Certified Rank issued by USA Judo AchievementsAwarded Instructor of the year by Jujitsu America 2013Multi Gold Medalist in JujitsuFormer AAU Boxer and Kick Boxer (zero loss record)National medalist in Sport
Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete: Judo – Jujitsu – Combative Martial Arts – Street Jujitsu, with Over 32 Years Of Experience In Martial Arts. Dr. Daniel Ruocco is the Chief Master Instructor and founder of the International Martial Arts Academy. Sensei Daniel started martial arts in Italy when he was 6 years old, trained and taught
I started Jujitsu training at age 6, in 1960 at the Ardmore YMCA, I was promoted to a junior black belt at age 12. I continued with training and wrestling team until 15. I left home and went to California where I trained at any school that would have me for chores and such through
Although many of you may not remember the name Sensei James Powers, he has been a member of Jujitsu America since the beginning and continues to teach in both Judo and Jujitsu and has been a member of Cahill’s Judo Academy for 38 years. In 1982 he was named “Instructor of the Year” and 10
Bob Parksion is the head instructor at the Salem Budokai in Salem, Oregon. He started his martial arts training in Judo in Seattle in 1969. He moved to Salem and started Danzan Ryu Jujitsu at the Salem Budokai in 1971 under Roland Clark Sensei. He studied with Clark Sensei until his retirement in 1987. Larry
I started my training in Martial Arts in 1974 under Pete Santos who taught Goju RyuKarate and Arnis. Shortly after I was introduced to Professor John Chow Hoon by a friend and was taken to his dojo to observe. I was impressed by what he taught and how it was taught and began studying under
Dara Masi Shihan began her study of the martial arts in 1986 and is a direct student of Dennis Palumbo Shihan in Hakkoryu Jujutsu. She received the rank of Menkyo Kaiden Shihan San Dai Kichu (8th degree black belt) in 2008 from Palumbo Shihan. He then passed the mantle of responsibility of the Hakkoryu Martial Arts Federation to her,
Sheldon Marr is the Chief Instructor / Founder of the Grappler’s Edge Academy in Denver, CO, the Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Denver Sheriff Department, and has been involved in the Martial Arts for more than 45 years. A former Judo and Wrestling Champion himself, his students have won National and International titles in Judo,
