I started my training in Martial Arts in 1974 under Pete Santos who taught Goju Ryu
Karate 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 Prof. Chow Hoon in 1976.
I stayed with Prof. Chow Hoon and later became an assistant instructor under him at the Pacific Grove School in California. After he passed away I stayed at the school for some time, but later started my own school in Monterey California.
At the same time I was learning from Prof. Chow Hoon I was also going to the Marina Dojo which was also started by Prof. Chow Hoon prior to the Pacific Grove Dojo. The Marina Dojo was under the instruction of Prof. James Muro.
I’m currently ranked as a Rokudan in Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Sandan in Koshoryu Kenpo, and Shodan in Shorinji Ryu Karate and Kumu Lua in Lua Halau O Kaihewalu.
Others that I have studied with and consider myself a student of are: Prof. Wally Jay (Small Circle Jujitsu), Prof. Willy Cahill (Cahill’s Judo), Prof. Sig Kufferath (Danzan Ryu Jujitsu), Grand Master Arthur Gonzalez (Tenio’s System Of DeCuerdas), Suru Mike and Jason Inay (Inayian System of Escrima).
Awards Received By Jujitsu America: Instructor of the Year 1994
Black Belt Hall of Fame 1996
Professor John Chow Hoon Memorial Award 2000
Presidential Award 1984
Chow Hoon Goshin Jitsu Monterey
Sensei Scott Merrill
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