Sensei Rob Gale has been studying, training and teaching martial arts since 1968. He has extensive training in Small Circle Jujitsu, Kodenkan Jujitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, and Wrestling, but has also studied other forms of jujitsu, karate, aikido, ninjitsu, pressure points, eskrima/arnis/kali, chin na, and restorative massage. He has competed at the international level in judo and jujitsu, with numerous trophies at state championships and international events. He has demonstrated and taught Small Circle Jujitsu, Combat Jujitsu, Judo and Massage at events around the USA and internationally (Europe, Japan, Thailand, and more). He has appeared in martial arts videos, TV programs, and on radio shows.
Ranks:
- 8th degree black belt (and Grandmaster) in Combat Jujutsu
- 7th degree black belt in Dave Castoldi Street Jujitsu
- 6th degree black belt in Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
- 5th degree black belt in Small Circle Jujitsu™
- 5th degree black belt in American Combat Jujitsu
- 4th degree black belt in Kodokan Judo
Certifications:
- Certified instructor of Small Circle Jujitsu™ (one of the first to be awarded)
- Certified instructor of Kodenkan Jujitsu (from Jujitsu America)
- Certified instructor/coach of Kodokan Judo
- Certified Sport Jujitsu Referee (from Jujitsu America)
- Certified Combat Jujitsu International Referee (from Combat Jujutsu International Federation)
Honors:
- Jujitsu America Black Belt Hall of Fame
- Council Member for Combat Jujutsu International Federation
- Business Manager for Small Circle Jujitsu International
- California Regional Director for US Police Defense Tactics Association
- West Coast Representative for American Combat Jujitsu
- West Coast Representative for Dave Castoldi Street Jujitsu
- “Professor Wally Jay Award”, “Small Circle Jujitsu Distinguished Service Award”, “Outstanding Black Belt Award”, “Jujitsu America Ohana Award”, “Jujitsu America Distinguished Service Award, plus more.