International Combat Martial Arts Encyclopedia
Who is Who
in the International Combat Martial Arts
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Mark Wagner
Mark Wagner was raised in Spencerport,
New York a suburb of Rochester New York. He started training on Jul 9th, 1973,
studying under Dr. Sachio Ashida, a judo instructor
at SUNY Brockport, N.Y. He received a
second degree brown belt before switching to Karate under Shihan
Les Weiner in October of 1973. He changed to then study under Shihan James Gordon in January of 1974. On October 22nd,
1975 he received ihs First Degree (Shodan) Black Belt. He became Sensei Wagner and started
teaching at his own school, IMperial KArate, in Rochester New York in 1976.
On July 9th 1998 Sensei Wagner
fulfilled the years of training and age requirement to succeed to Seventh
Degree Black Belt. As his years of
teaching progressed Sensei Wagner had developed his own style of Karate which
is a combination of several Marshal Arts forms. This style he called Yama Umi Do; interpreted as
"Where the mountain meets the sea:.
It is a working example of the philosophy of Yin and Yang, the principal
of equal opposites maintaining balance and harmony in the Universe. Yama Umi Do maintains this
philosophy by teaching the student many varied martial arts and styles,
sometimes opposite, but creating balance within the student. In the fall of 2000 Sensei Wagner moved to
Fremont, Michigan where he opened his second Dojo.
Andrew Paul Weston
9th Dan Gojuki Jitsu Ju
Jitsu.
Martial
Arts Resume/Bio - Hanshi
1960. - Born in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
1966. - Introduced to Matsubyashi
Kyushu Jutsu under Grand Master Ti-eng Kwan.
1970. - Introduced to Judo while at school,
with Karu Kyoshi Kan, Sandwell, West Midlands, under Grahame Collins & Aiki Jutsu, Sandwell
Martial arts, Sandwell, under John Black.
1976. - 1st Dan Aiki Jutsu. Awarded Mokuroku Licence in Kyushu Jutsu.
1977. - 1st Dan Judo. Joined HM Forces,
Royal Marine’s, introduced to Freestyle Martial Arts and Unarmed Combat.
1978. - Awarded Shomokuroku
Certificate in Ju jitsu (Matsubyashi Kyushu Jutsu). + 2nd
Dan Aiki Jutsu.
1980. - Unarmed Combat, Ju
Jitsu, & Aiki Jutsu instructor HM Forces.
Began formulating the development of my own style of Ju
Jitsu.
1981. - 3rd dan Aiki Jutsu.
1985. - Due to consistent application and
continued progression & dedication,
achieved 4th Dan Aiki Jutsu, Continued development of my own style.
1985. - Received Gomokoroku
- certificate of Mastery - for MKJ - Ju Jitsu - fromGrand Master
(inheritor), Lo Fat Cheung, following 19 years of consistent application and
development.
1985. - Joined UK Police - Devon &
Cornwall Constabulary - and introduced
to Taiho Jutsu under Brian
Eustace and Dave Clarke.
1989. - 1st Dan, Taiho
Jutsu. By now,
concentrated solely on MKJ Ju Jitsu,
Taiho Jutsu, and continued
development of my own style.
1990. - Awarded Menkyo
Licence for continued mastery and dedication to
Kyushu Jutsu.
1993. - 2nd Dan Taiho
Jutsu. Began introducing elements of my new system -
to be called Gojuki Jitsu Ju jitsu - into classes I held at
Police Headquarters, and at several Divisional Police Departments in Devon and
Cornwall. Initial response was very favourable.
1994. - Self defence
instructor & Unarmed Defensive Tactics Trainer for UK Police Forces.
1995. - Control & restraint Trainer, UK
Police, involving Edged Weapon awareness, Batons, Extendable Batons, Rigid cuffs
& Incapacitant Sprays.
1996. - Exchange Training Programme. Trained Police in Dallas & Fort Worth,
Texas, and Gang Task Force, in Unarmed defensive Tactics - together with the
latest ‘stage’ of Gojuki Jitsu.
Very favourably received, by colleagues in U.S.
Police departments.
1997. - After 31 years of continued Martial
Arts training and development, I was offered the huge honour
of the Menkyo kaiden in
Kyushu Jutsu - Ju Jitsu, the first time this honour
had been bestowed outside of the family. From 1995 onwards, the family system
had adopted the ‘dan/belt’ grading system, and such a
rank usually carried the rank of 10th Dan. However, as I had only been a
practitioner of martial arts for 31 years at that time, and, because of my age,
this was reduced. However, in
recognition of my mastery of &,dedication to the art, and to other martial
arts, and in recognition of my continued application to the advancement of the
‘Bushido’ ethic , both in the UK, Europe,
and U.S., I was bestowed the rank
of 9th Dan some years in advance of the usual ‘promotion etiquette’ - a great honour.
1997. - Finally registered my own style of Ju Jitsu - Gojuki
Ryu Ju Jitsu
- (with complete syllabus and grading schedule) - with International Federation
of Ju Jutsans, under
Michael De-Pasquale, and with the Bushindo-Kai
Martial Arts Association & UK National Karate Mixed Martial Arts
association, under Danny Connor.
1997. - Initiated GoJuki
Jitsu Ju Jitsu (GJJJ) schools at Police Headquarters, Devon &
Cornwall Constabulary, and at several
other venues throughout Devon & Cornwall. GJJJ became the predominant
martial art taught at these venues, although Taiho Jutsu was still part of the curriculum on different nights.
2000. - First Dan Grades awarded in GJJJ to
John Turner & Tony Curtis, and national press coverage given to event.
Further exposure at National Mixed Martial arts events organised
by Bushindo-Kai / National Karate Organisation
UK.
2002. - Training Camps Conducted in U.S and
in Greece, promoting the fluidity and training ethic for GJJJ, with both
civilian and Police & Military participants. Clubs in UK expanded to 7
venues. Brian Parker (civilian) awarded 1st Dan..
2008. - After discovering a huge potential
abroad, put plans into motion to re-locate to Greece, where there is a
predominance of Tae Kwon Do and Kick Boxing only, especially on the islands. As
such, expanded ‘affiliations’ to encompass the move ahead. Submitted
qualifications, referee details/contact numbers and training syllabus to
following bodies:
International
Combat Martial Arts Union Association: Lifetime Founder Member No 08049
Black
Belt International : Founder Member No
2037.
International
Police Martial arts association : Founder/Grandmaster Membership no
P08-07-01-3026
Independent
Martial Arts Federation : Founder & Grandmaster Membership No 931
European Ju Jitsu Union / Shinja Martial arts Federation / All Japan Budo Federation : Founder and Head Instructor membership No
LMUK02
ICMAUA:
Membership no 08049
2009: Moved to Kos Greece. - initiated ‘guest’
training events within Kos and Athens.
Main club
in UK, Bude Gojuki Jitsu Ju Jitsu.
Chief Instructor there Tony Curtis 6th Dan.
2010: Re registered with International federation
of Ju-Jutsans for 2 new venues within Greece.
Membership No 1998. Now solely teaching and developing Gojuki Jitsu Ju Jitsu.
Certified
Lifetime member with International Black Belt Registry.
Certified
Lifetime Member of World Registry Of Black Belts Martial Arts Organisations, federations & associations
Bill Wilson
Bill
started his training at age 6 form Shen Xiang a
friend of Bill's father Bill called him Uncle "Z", Z short for Xiang.
Bill studied with Uncle Z until his Uncles death Bill was 14.
Uncle Z also taught Bill's father Charles W. Wilson from age 10 till age 50.
Uncle Z called his style Shen Wu Pai
wich means spiritual warrior system or way.
Bill also studied with his father from age 14 till age 32, after Uncle Z passed
away he studied with his father till his fathers death Bill was 32.
Timeline of Martial Arts studies
Age 6 to 14 with Shen Xiang in Shen
Wu Pai
Age 14 to 32 with Charles W. Wilson in Shen Wu Pai
Age 12 to 30 formally with Grand Master Sin Kwang
The' in Shaolin-Do
Age 30 and currently informally with Grand Master Sin Kwang
The' in Shaolin-Do
Age 25 to today informally with Soke Dr. Bill Durbin
in Kiyojute Ryu Kempo Bugei
Age 25 to today informally with Grand Master Richard Mieir
King in (Kings Kung-Fu) 5-Animal & 5 Family
Age 26 to 33 with Grand Master Joe Williams in Kachido
Aikijitsu and Seikan Karate
Age 26 to today informally with Grand Master Tom Manson in Aikijitsu
Age 32 to today informally with Grand Master Tim Wolfe in Combat Gung-Fu (
Black Panther )
Age 34 to today formally and informally with Shihan
John Geyston in Progressive Kenpo
/ Krav Maga
Training from correspondence,personal,clinics, and
seminars
Grand Master Gin Foon Mark in Kwong
Sai Jook Lum
Professor Remy Presas in Modern Arnis
Professor Wally Jay in Small Circle Jujitsu
Grand Master Steve Herring in Soo Shim Hosinsul
Grand Master Bobby Toboada in Balintawak
Grand Master Roy Williams in Lisajous-Do
Grand Master Chuck Sullivan in Kenpo Karate
Grand Master Dr. John Latourette in Kenpo / speed hitting / combat fighting
Grand Master Erle Montague in Tai Chi / Bagwa / Hsing-I / and pressure
points
ust to name a few
Rank and Certification
Inheritor of Shen Wu Pai
6th Degree Black in Shaolin-Do
5th Degree Black in Shaolin Kenpo
2nd Degree Black in Kachido Aikijitsu
1st Degree Black in Kwang Sai
Jook Lum
Certified in Balintawak
Certified in Modern Arnis
Certified in Kachido ground fighting
Explanation of Systems
Way of the Sphere = Bill Wilson's approach and philosophy of the martial arts
Shen Wu Pai contains
internal and external training
Internal : Tai Chi Chuan, Bagwa Chang, Hsing-I, Iron wire, Chi Kung, Iron Palm, and Chin-Na
External : 5 Animals, Weapons, Chin-Na, Iron Palm, Iron Body, Stone Warrior
Shaolin-Do contains internal and external training
Internal : Tai Chi Chuan, Bagwa Chang, Hsing-I, Chi Kung
External : the complete external shaolin temple
training, empty hand forms and weapons, SanJin,
Chin-Na
Iron Palm, Iron Bridge
Kings Kung-Fu (5 Animal and 5 Family) contains internal and external
Internal : Tai Chi Chuan, Bagwa Chang, Hsing-I, Chin-na, Chi Kung, Iron
Palm, Iron Body
External : 5 Animal and 5 Family forms, Preying mantis training, Chin-Na, Dog
Boxing
Timothy H. Wolfe “Yuan”
30+ years experience in the Martial
Arts. “1973”.
Inheritor of the Mantle of the
Slide-In Style of Combat Gong-Fu.
8th Duan,
Black Sash in Fukien Black Panther Gong-Fu Fujien-Hai-Bao-Gong-Fu.
Anointed Combat Monk Priest.
American Fukien Shaolin.
Founder of the American School of Black
Panther Combat Gong-Fu. Practitioner of Hard and Soft Internal/External Chinese
Martial Arts.
International Grandmaster Rank
Certifications “8th degree Black Panther Kung-Fu”. 6th degree Black Belt in
Chinese Kempo.
4th degree Black Belt in Aikijitsu, and a 1st degree Black Belt in Aikido.
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and
Chinese Health Exercises.
Small Body and Big Body Iron
Jacket, Small Hand Iron Palm.
Featured in Wushu
Qigong Kung-Fu Magazine, Oct. 1999 Black Panther Kung Fu. International Martial
Arts Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee.
World Martial Arts League. Legends
Champion Martial Arts Hall OF Fame. Eastern USA. International Martial Arts
Association. World Independent Chinese Martial Arts Federation
Tokoshi Martial
Arts Federation. Academy of Martial Science Federation. Universal Fighting Arts
Federation. Tim continues with his ongoing research of Fukien Shaolin, while following his Inherited Family Journey
towards the further refinement of “Slide-In Gong-Fu”
“Martial Arts
Awards”
Eastern
U.S.A. International Black Belt Hall of Fame.
1999
Special Recognition, 2000 Pinnacle Award of Success, 2001 Masters Award,
2002
International Pewter Award of Leadership, 2003 Diamond Crystal Award of
Spirit.
North
American Black Belt Hall of Fame.
2000
Grand Master of the Year “Kung Fu”, 2001 Grandmaster of the Year,
2002
Practitioner of the Year “Chinese Arts” 2003 Diamond Lifetime Award.
World
Martial Arts League “International Martial Arts Awards”.
2002
American Chinese Martial Arts Grand Master of the Year.
2003
American Kung-Fu Silver Spirit Award.
World
Karate Union Black Belt Hall of Fame.
2003
Grand Master of the Year “Gung-Fu”.
Hall of Fame
Inductions
1999 Special Recognition
2000 Pinnacle Award of Success
Grand Master International Rank
Certification 8th degree Panther Gong-Fu.
2001 Masters Award
2002 International Pewter Award of
Leadership
2003 Diamond Crystal Spirit Award
2000 Grandmaster of the year
Kung-Fu
2001 Grandmaster of the Year
2002 Chinese Martial Arts
Practitioner of the Year
2003 Silver
Lifetime Award
World Martial Arts League
International Martial Arts Awards
2002
American Chinese Martial Arts Grand
Master of the Year
World
Independent Chinese Martial Arts Federation, International Grand Masters
Certificate of Rank Recognition 8th Degree Black Sash in Fu-Jien-Hai-Bao-Gong-Fu.
Fukien Shaolin
Black Panther Kung Fu
2003 American Kung-Fu Silver Spirit Award
World
Karate Union Hall of Fame 2003
Gung-Fu
Grand Master of the Year.
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