Expertise:
Teaching Karate, Judo and Jujitsu
Major Product/SVS:
Martial Arts Training for the Mind, Body and Spirit
Education Degrees:
Martial Art Training: U.S. Army, 1971-1972; Sensei Robert Tinnel 1st Dan, Shorin-Ryu, 1975; Master Robert Cooper, 6th Dan, Ji Do Kwan, 1975-1988; Master Curtis Herrington, 7th Dan, Ji Do Kwan, 1975-1992; Grandmaster Al Fuzy, 10th Dan, American Ji Do Kwan, 1975-Present; Diploma, Milan High School; Certified Sport Ju-Jitsu Referee; Full Contact Kickboxing Judge & Referee USKBA; State of Ohio Licensed Boxing Judge; State of Ohio Licensed Kick Boxing Referee; Certified American In Defense Instructor
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was being inducted into the martial arts hall of fame.
Charity:
Relay for Life, Serving Our Seniors
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to being blessed with wonderful teachers who inspired him and made him want to do his best.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after being drafted in 1971.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ranking : 10th Dan, American Ki San Do; 8th Dan, American Ji Do Kwan; 6th Dan, Ji Do Kwan / Kong Su Do; 4th Dan, Hitsuyo-Ryu Ju-Jitsu; 3rd Dan, Kodokan Judo; Rank Certifications from Ateru Worldwide Association; Unity Martial Arts Association; United States Martial Arts Association; American Ji Do Kwan Association; World Karate Association; United States Ju-Jitsu Association; Founder and Director, American Ki San Do Martial Arts, 2006; Inductee, USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, 2006; Inductee, United States Martial Arts Assn Hall of Fame, 2002; Inductee, International Kickboxing and Karate Hall of Fame, 1998; First District, Representative for Unity Martial Arts Association; Silver Patron Life Member United States Martial Arts Association; World Karate Association
Tournament Promoter for Sandusky Bay Invitational Karate Tournament, 2000-2003; Co-Promoter, Sandusky Bay Karate Championships, 1977; Co-Promoter, American Karate Black Belt Association Regional Championships, 1985; Tournament Circuit : Placed in Finals, Kata Competition (Empty Hand & Weapons Kumite Competition); Midwest Point Karate Tournament Circuit, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky; Accomplishments: Founded American Ki San Do Martial Arts, 2006; Founded “Horn’s Martial Arts School” Bayview, Ohio, 1990; Founder “Horn’s Martial Arts School Demonstration Team”, 1991; Certified Self Defense Instructor for American Airlines, 2002; Seminar Instructor For American Ji Do Kwan; Seminar Instructor For American Ki San Do; Seminar Instructor For Bay View’s K-9 Police Unit; The Bad Guy in the Bayview Police K-9 Training Video; Guest speaker, Local Community & State Colleges Local & State, Clubs & Conventions (I.A.B., Rotary, Electrician Union, Postmasters); Video Production, Martial Arts Technical Adviser (City of Sandusky Police Department Special Response Team); Local & State Media Appearances on Cable Television, Newspapers & Magazines; Judging History: 1980 – Present: Corner Judge for Point Karate Tournaments; 1985 – Present: Center Referee for Point Karate Tournaments; 1985 – Present: Judge for Full Contact Karate Matches; 1985 – Present: Judge for Kickboxing Matches; 1996 – Present: Certified Sports Ju-Jitsu Referee; 2003 – Present: Certified United States Kick Boxing Judge and Referee; 2005 – Present: Licensed State Of Ohio Boxing Judge; 2006 – Present: Licensed State Of Ohio Kick Boxing Referee