International Combat Martial Arts Encyclopedia

Who is Who in the International Combat Martial Arts

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Jeremy Galvez

President/Founder, International Ninjutsu Federation

Founder, Silent Shadow Martial Arts

Founder, Shintosuru An'ei Ninjutsu

Jeremy Galvez has studied martial arts from the time he was 3 years old, starting out in Shotokan Karate-do, Taekwondo, and Ninjutsu. He attained knowledge like a sponge and set out early to find his own way, while never leaving his instructor. In 1996, he felt he had enough information to begin a process of study that would lead him to founding his own style. This process took him all over the country, and ultimately all over the world. Feeling the need to learn military combatives and tactics he joined the Army as an Infantryman, eventually changing his job to Unit Supply Specialist. He has been in the Army for 5 years now. Recently he has had his style of Ninjutsu, Shintosuru An'ei recognized and certified internationally. He has also recently started an organization dedicated to the preservation of modern Ninjutsu, that's main goal is to unify ALL practitioners of Ninjutsu under one governing body.

Memberships:

International Ninjutsu Federation, President

International Combat Association

Jihi no Kokoro Bugei Fellowship

International Warrior Foundation

International Combat Martial Art Soke Union

International Combat Martial Art Masters Union

International Combat Ninjutsu Union

International Combat Aikido Union

International Combat Japanese Martial Art Union

United States Martial Artist Association

International Sungja-do Association

Robert J. Gelinas

Hanshi Robert J. Gelinas began training in the Martial Arts in 1973. He began his studies in Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Karate in Watertown Connecticut.
In 1976 he began training under Sensei Joselito Torress in the arts of Tae Kwon Do & Judo and earned his Black Belt in these arts in 1979.

In 1979 Hanshi met and began training with Master Marcell Beulieu at the Waterbury Boys club in the art of Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do and began his tournament competing journey often earning himself trophys in Forms & Fighting. Hanshi was well known for his Kicking Skills and was often asked in class by Master Beulieu to place both of his hands inside his Belt as to give him a Handicap when Sparring, even against two or three opponents it was almost impossible for them to get in on him because his kicks were so fast and
accurate.

Hanshi met Sifu Welton Sanders in 1982 and began training in Tiger Claw Kung-Fu & Drunken Style Boxing and found himself training from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at least 3 days a week. Hanshi remained with Sifu Sanders for 7 years and became his highest ranking student and assistant instructor at the White Dragon School of Karate in Downtown Waterbury Connecticut.

Hanshi was introduced to and began training under Sifu Robert A. Nardona at the House of the White Dragon (located in the gym of the local Salvation Army) in the art of Pai LumTao Kung-Fu and continued his studies with Sifu Nardona until Sifu sustained a bad knee injury and had to stop teaching. While working as a Silk Screen Printer Hanshi was introduced to the man that would become his Instructor and Mentor. Grandmaster Eric Breuer, a State Trooper and Chuck Norris' Highest ranked Black Belt in New England.

Hanshi resumed his training in Tang Soo Do under GM Breuer and started his training in the arts of Uchu No Michi Ryu Jujutsu,Chun Kuk Do (Chuck Norris' U.F.A.F System), Kenpo,Kun Tao & Judo.

In the year 2001 Hanshi was awarded the Rank of 5th Degree Black Belt and given the title of Inheritor of the American Karate System of Tang Soo Do by GM Eric Breuer.

On August 27, 2006 Hanshi Gelinas was promoted to the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt in the art of American Karate System / Tang Soo Do and 8th Degree Black Belt in the art of Kajukido Kempo Ryu by a group of Masters in attendance at the first official meeting of the Korean Karate Masters Association.

Hanshi has had the pleasure of training under the following group of Black Belts,Masters & Grandmasters in their respective systems during his 30 years in the Martial arts.

Grandmaster Joe Rossi Rossi Kun Tao Systems (We incorporate some of what was passed on to us directly from Grandmaster Joe Rossi during the times he came to visit the studio and demonstrated his System. I make no claims of being a certified nstructor/Black Belt in his respective art)

Grandmaster Walter Belsito Sr. Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do
Grandmaster Robert A. Cheezic Cheezic Tang Soo Do
Master Dennis Spruill Go Ju Ryu, Shotokan, Kempo Karate
Master Donald Belsito Sr. Su Bahk Ryu Ninjutsu/Tai Jutsu, Tang Soo Do
Master Paul Zaneiwski American Kenpo Karate, Kali, Knife Fighting
Master Raphael Velez Kun Tao, Tang Soo Do
Master David Teleska Seidokan Aikido

Hanshi's current rankings are as follows:
8th Degree Black Belt (Founder/Creator) KAJUKIDO KEMPO RYU
7th Degree Black Belt (Founder/Creator) G Jutsu Ryu (Not traditional Japanese AikiJujutsu but a combination of Aikido,Aikijujutsu,Hapkido & Judo)
7th Degree Black Belt (Inheritor) American Karate System of Tang Soo Do (Passed on to me by GM Eric Breuer before his retirement)
6th Degree Black Belt (Certified) Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Karate
6th Degree Black Belt (Certified) American Freestyle JuJitsu (Rank awarded to me by GM Eric Breuer)

5th Degree Black Belt (Certified) Nagashimasu Te Aiki Jujutsu
5th Degree Black Belt (Certified) Wha Won Hapkido
4th Degree Black Belt (Certified) Nagashimasu Te Aikido
5th Degree Black Belt (Certified) American Kenpo Karate

3rd Degree Black Belt (Certified) American Goshin Do Judo / Jujutsu
1st Degree Black Belt (Certified) Soo Bahk Ryu Ninjutsu / Tai Jutsu
Hanshi Robert J. Gelinas has been involved in the Martial arts for over 3 Decades and has been inducted into 11 Black Belt Halls of Fame and is Senior Advisor to many Grandmasters Councils world wide.

Gholamreza Gholami

Hanshi was born in Dec/01.1957.he started martial arts in 7 years old. He is Founder and president of the International Martial Arts Association and also World Budo Organization. He learned following style: Tactical Combat Arts. Shotokan karate Do, Goju-Kempo. Takewando. Judo. Gojuryu. Kobu do. Goshindo. Jujitsu. M.A.S.T.E.R.system. Shito ryu karate Do. Toh bu ha shi toh ryu karate Do. Hanshi Ryu Karate Do/Soke, Goshin Karate/Soke, Bodoki-Ryu Ninjitsu. Free style Self-defense.

Position and rank

Holds the rank of Ju-dan,10th Degree black belt.

Ph,D in the martial arts. Ph,D in the Self-Defense Studies. Doctor of Budo..

World Budo Organization President(Iran, Germany, Norway)

Member, National Dragon Council of Martial Arts Grandmasters Council

International black belt hall of fame member.

Iran Director for the Unified Martial Arts Association International

World Black Belt Member

World Martial Arts Organization Alliance Master s Council Member(Canada)

World board of black belts member.

Middle East director of martial arts for World Combat Arts Federation

International Alliance of Martial Arts School Member(England)

Chief instructor , head master and head examiner in the middle East.

Council of martial arts masters Technical Committee

For Budokan America Gujo-kempo

Sogo Budo Kyokai Member & Representative

International Taekwan-Do Budosport Federation Member(Germany)

Master Institute Of Self-Defense Studies Member & Representative

Ambassador of martial arts for( Europe)

Okinawan Karate Federation Representative

United Martial Arts Alliance Representative(Greece)

World Black Belt Unian representative(Pakistan)

Cobra Martial Arts Member(UK)

Independent Martial Arts Federation Representative

World United Martial Arts Federation Representative(UK)

Martial Arts Association International Representative (Germany)

International League Of Martial Artists Member

Valadez Kenpo Association Representative

Eastern U.S.A Martial Arts Association Member

Kirisutokyo no Bushi-Kai Member

United Martial Arts Member(UK)

Eagle Federation Member

International Combat Martial Arts Unions Associations Member(Europe)

World Combat Martial Arts Association Member

World Budo Alliance Member(Canada)

Bodoki-Ryu Ninjitsu Representative

International Society Of Headfounders/Headfamiles Member and Iran Director

W.O.M.A members and Representative.

International Combat Aikido & Jujitsu Federation Member & Representative.

Combat Martial Arts Federation member & Representative(Norway)

The International Head Of families Association Member( USA)

WOMA Sokeship Member and Representative

World Head of Society Member(Japan)

James A. Gordon

Grandmaster James A. Gordon started his martial arts training at an early age in 1957 at the Osan Martial Arts Academy at Osan Air Force Base. Later, Master Gordon served his country as a Dental Technician in the United States Air Force. Due to his expertise in the martial arts, he was also a Master Instructor at McChord AFB, Combat Control and a Master Instructor for the USAF Security Police (Military Police) also at McChord AFB and received an official letter of recommendation from the commander. He is currently certified as a Body Guard & Personal Protection Specialist by the International Security Service (ISS).

Grandmaster Gordon is a 7th Dan in Taekwondo and an 8th Dan in Hwa Ki Do. He established the I.U.M.A.A. and is the Founder/Soke of Hwa Ki Do. He competed at the Black Belt level for 20 years and was a member of Team Full-Contact ‘USA’, three time Canada Grand Champion-West Coast along with doing charity demonstrations for over 25 years. Master Gordon has been featured in “Black Belt Magazine”, “Karate Illustrated”, “TaeKwonDoTimes”, "The Airlifter" (A USAF publication) and many regional and local newspapers.

He has registered over 250 Black Belt students, developed 15 students to the 5th Dan or above and one of his students became the 8th Dan Soke of Modern Farang Mu Sul. He has had many more accomplishments over the past 45 years-But his best accomplishment in his own words is: “Developing good, honest and productive individuals”

Grandmaster Gordon operates Jaguar Martial Arts in Tacoma, WA and currently serves as the WIF-USA West Coast Representative and is a member of the WIF Master Technical Advisory Council.