Legends of Martial Arts: What is it?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legends of Martial Arts is a six part series for students to meet and interact with outstanding pioneers in the world of martial arts. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona each one-day event offers an intimate training experience with different martial arts masters from varied lineages. These workshops expose novices and people of all belt levels to diverse self-defense methods. Don't miss the upcoming event this Saturday, March 9th with Hanshi George Alexander.

These two remaining events (March 9th & May 11th) include a meet and greet with the instructor along with theory and practical application. No prior experience is required and attendees can choose to watch or participate. Martial Arts enthusiasts and people new to the form will enjoy learning the signature styles of an incredible lineup which includes Hanshi George Alexander and Richard Ryan. Previous teachers of this series have included Cynthia Rothrock, Dana Abbott and Kevin Cullen.

About the Martial Arts Legends
Hanshi George Alexander is a grandmaster from New York who has practiced martial arts since 1960. He trained in Combat Judo for 4 years and later karate while serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he became known as a rugged fighter. He is a decorated veteran, having served as a team leader with the US Marine's 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company in Viet Nam. He is known for leading jungle teams to gather intelligence information while stationed at Dong Ha in 1967 and 1968. He is an accomplished instructor with decades of international teaching credentials and experience, which makes the March 9 event a unique and rare opportunity.

Hanshi Alexander is the President and Founder of the International Shorin Ryu Karate Kobudo Federation and known as the "World Pioneer of Shorin Ryu Karate." His March 9 workshop will focus on Shorin Ryu Karate, one of the oldest and most traditional forms of Okinawan martial art.

Master Richard Ryan is recognized as an authority on personal protection and reality-based martial arts. His seminar on May 11 will focus on simple, fast and effective self defense techniques. He has a compelling background; all the men in his family were wrestlers. His grandfather was a champion boxer and police captain who taught defensive tactics for the FBI. Master Ryan describes himself as a shy and lanky boy afflicted with asthma. His curiosity and desire to overcome these deficiencies encouraged him to begin wrestling and boxing when he was 8 years old.

Today, Master Ryan is the founder of three effective systems: Dynamic Combat Method (DCM), Tactical Defense Training for law enforcement and the military and Quick Defense Training, a self defense and crime prevention program. Master Ryan directs fight choreography for TV and movies with Dynamic Combat Stuntworks.

Why Legends? More about Soke Harley SwiftDeer Reagan
Soke Harley SwiftDeer Reagan was a martial arts champion and held degrees and honorable achievements in several martial arts systems, most notable Chulukua-Ryu, Jiu Jitsu and Karate. Before his passing in 2013, he practiced and taught comprehensive martial arts styles for over 50 years.

Soke Reagan was a spiritual teacher for hundreds of people over the course of his life. Blending the wisdom from many ancient traditions around the world, he inspired people to find healing and a path with heart. He encouraged people to question everything, and to discover their own way to personal empowerment.

Soke Reagan's focus on spiritual development alongside physical conditioning illustrated the vital connection between the two. Strengthening the body and being able to protect oneself from harm are essential to advancing spiritual, mental and emotional maturity and intelligence. People who train their physical bodies experience a more relaxed mind, reduced fear and greater presence in all arenas of their lives. Soke Reagan's path on earth demonstrated that ongoing self-defense training empowers people to support individual liberty and freedom.

Legacy: Why is it important?
The Legends of Martial Arts honors the legacy of Soke Reagan, founder of the Ten No Kishi Dojo and DTMMS, who encouraged his students to seek knowledge that works from different traditions. When people are willing to look beyond they discover incredible sources of wisdom. Embodying this kind of flexibility helps people live with more courage, compassion and safety.

The martial arts masters featured in this workshop series have all made significant contributions to martial arts. None of them remain fixed inside a box of limitations because they are open to and support all forms of martial arts. There is no one "way." There many ways and paths that lead to spiritual consciousness and compassion toward others.

Other Legend Masters
Cynthia Rothrock is an action film star as well as a martial artist. She is regarded as the undisputed "Queen of Martial Arts films." She holds 5 Black Belts in far eastern martial disciplines including Tang Soo Do (Korean), Tae Kwon Do (Korean), Eagle Claw (Chinese), Wu Shu (contemporary Chinese) and Northern Shaolin (classical Chinese). She is among the select few who have been inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame and Inside Kung-Fu Hall of Fame. She is included in the Martial Arts Gallery of Fame and "The Martial Arts Sourcebook" as well as other significant martial arts reference books.

Hanshi Dana Abbott studied in Japan for 15 years and obtained the esteemed rank of Shihan at the Hombu dojo in Yokohama. He has authored five books, designed a US patent, and holds numerous honors and awards. His 7th Degree Black Belt is in Kenjutsu, a form of Japanese Swordsmanship. He travels the world conducting intensive workshops on hands-on practical applications, kata, combatives and traditional techniques.

Hanshi Kevin Cullen has trained in Goju Karate for 47 years. He has produced several self-published books and training DVDs on Ateru Goju Ryu Karate Jutsu. In his seminars he teaches intensive close combat, kata interpretation and his one-of-a-kind 5-Hands system. He has traveled and taught in Japan, Germany, the Caribbean, across the US, Beijing and the Northern Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, China. He has trained U.S. Army Rangers, Marines, SEAL Team 3 and 5 members, Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service federal officers, four UFC fighters from pay-per-view, LA RAMPART, regional SWAT and local law enforcement professionals.

Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, known for his awesome left leg that was once clocked in excess of 60 mph, is the undefeated Professional Karate Association (PKA) Middleweight Champion and has produced multiple books and DVDs. He had a fifteen-year career in tournament and full contact fighting before retiring in 1980. He is one of the most popular martial arts figures and the author of three books.

Personal Awareness Warrior Program
Personal Awareness Warrior (PAW) is a program that has partnered with DTMMS to bring Legends of Martial Arts to the Ten No Kishi Dojo in Scottsdale, Arizona. The PAW program trains the mind, body and spirit to be aware to possible dangers before they become threats. Students are trained in a variety of unarmed and armed self defense methods so they are always fully prepared to protect themselves and others in situations that demand this skillset.

The Legends of Martial Arts program brings to light the significant knowledge and skills necessary to effectively be able to protect oneself from bodily harm. Whether a practicing martial artist or someone new, the events inspire people into taking the next step toward being prepared and able to defend their lives and the lives of others. To learn more and to register for an upcoming workshop, visit dtmms.org/programs/martial-arts-ten-no-kishi-dojo/ and dtmms.org/programs/personal-awareness-warrior-paw/.

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