parra academy martial arts instructors

Martial Arts Experience:

2008 - July 2008 -    Studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Teresa Guitierrez who studies under William Vandry.
2007 - Present -       Studying Kali and JKD under Guro Ray Parra.
2003 - 2004    -      Studied Kali and JKD under Guro Ray Parra.

Teaching Experience:
I trained with Ray Parra from 2003 to 2004 obtaining my yellow belt. I was able to continue my training in 2007. I currently hold a blue belt and am an apprentice instructor level III. January 2008 - June 2008 Taught Kali and JKD to children and youth 7-14 yrs. of age and one adult - 8 students total.

Accomplishments:
2008 - Apprentice Instructor level III under Guro Ray Parra.

2008 - Obtained Blue belt status in Kali and JKD.
2007 - Obtained Green belt status in Kali and JKD.
2004 - Obtained Yellow belt status in Kali and JKD.
2007 - Participated in Kali demo at the Filipino Festival with Ray Parra and team.

Biography:

My father was my greatest inspiration to become a martial artist. He was a martial artist and instilled the love and respect for it in me before passing on. My love for this art has been with me since the age of eight. Though, skill wise, I was not a martial artist, I have always considered myself one at heart. Now, through the generosity and support of many people in my life, my goal will someday come to pass. My ultimate goal is to work with children and youth who want the benefits of martial arts training, but do not have the means to obtain it. My purpose is to help them defend and protect themselves in a variety of circumstances while building self-esteem and confidence.

Education/Work Experience:
2007 - Present Currently employed as a customer service representative at Medwing.com, Inc., an online retailer.
1996 - Graduate of Southern Careers Institute
1999 - Graduate of San Marcos High School

Hobbies/Interest:
Married to a wonderful man and have three fantastic children who support mom unconditionally. I enjoy going to the movies and visiting family.

Exp: Associate Instructor in JKD/Kali/Silat under and Maatass Na Guro Ray Parra Owner and instructor of Street Smart Martial Arts

Exp: Apprentice Instructor in JKD/Kali/Silat under and Maatass Na Guro Ray Parra. Owner and instructor of Relson Gracie Jiu jitsu Academy of Tyler

Exp: Apprentice Instructor in JKD/Kali/Silat under and Maatass Na Guro Ray Parra

Black Belt instructor Athens, Texas

Exp: Apprentice Instructor in JKD/Kali/Silat under and Maatass Na Guro Ray Parra

Owner of Athens Martial Arts School

John Shipes Martial Arts Bio

1977 - Began formal training in Tae Kwon Do under Master Roy Kurban of Arlington, TX

1981 – Changed to Shorin Ryu Kenshin Kan of Hanshi Fusei Kise under Sensei Steve Warren of Palestine, TX

1982 – Trained in the Cha Yon Ryu system of Master Kim Soo under Mr. Ken Pickle of Palestine, TX

1983 – Returned to Sensei Warren’s dojo and continued training in Shorin Ryu Kenshin Kan Karate and Kobudo, awarded 1^st degree black belt in 1984.

1984 – 2001 – Trained under Sensei Richard Sapp in American Shorin Kenpo Karate. I was awarded a 7^th degree black belt by Sensei Sapp in this system in 2001.

1988 – Attended training camps with Sifu Larry Hartsell. Attained a total of approximately 50 hours of training time under Sifu Hartsell’s seminars and approximately 32 additional hours under Marc McFann and Terry Gibson from 1988 through 1994 in Jun Fan, Kali and related disciplines. All training was done through seminars and training camps.

1994 – Formally became the student of Kyoshi Jerry Partain in the Shorin Ryu Kenshin Kan system of Master Kise.

1994 – Opened the Athens Karate School in Athens, TX. I have awarded approximately

1996 – Awarded 6^th degree black belt under Kyoshi Partain and formally became the student of Master Fusei Kise of Okinawa.

1996 – Became one of three US Directors for Master Kise’s organization, The Okinawa Shorinryu Matsurmura Seito Karate and Kobudo Federation.

2001 – Awarded 7^th degree black belt from Master Kise in Shorin Ryu Matsumura Orthodox Karate and Kobudo

2002 – Promoted and instructed the first annual Athens Karate School Winter Tuite Camp, held every December. The techniques in this camp are largely influenced by the techniques learned from Sifu Hartsell as well as Master Kise.

2009 – Awarded 8^th degree black belt from Master Kise in Shorin Ryu Matsumura Orthodox Karate and Kobudo

2010 – Awarded Hanshi title by Master Kise and his son, Kaicho Isao Kise, my primary teachers.

2011 – Met and begin training with Guro Ray Parra of Austin, TX in Jun Fan, Kali and related disciplines. I became an apprentice instructor under Guro Parra along with my senior instructor, Sensei Pat Wilson of Athens, TX.

Currently, I am the owner and chief instructor of the Athens Karate School in Athens, TX and teach the discipline of Shorin Ryu Kenshin Kan/Matsumura Seito of Hanshi Fusei Kise along with the Jun Fan/Kali discipline of Guro Ray Parra.

Martial Arts experience:

2005 to present JKD, Kali/Silat at Warriors edge martial arts

current level: Apprentice Instructor II 2009 Black Belt under Ray Parra in Jun Fan and Filipino Martial Arts

Jan. 2001 to June 2002

Wing chun kung fu

B.S. Communications and Geography

Currently Working on M.S. in Psychology

To become a college professor and full instructor under Ray Parra at Warriors Edge.

To eventually become a senator and president of the United States.

Exp: Apprentice II Instructor in JKD/Kali/Silat under Guro Bubba Norton and Maatass Na Guro Ray Parra 2003 to present. Pentjak Silat Serak, 2004- Present; Trained in Brazilian jui-jitsu for 2005 to present.

Edu: San Marcos High School to start Texas Lutheran Univ. this fall to major in Pre-Med.

Goals: become a psychiatrist.

Family: Parents are Dugan and Michelle Taylor

Hobbies: I like to play basketball in my spare time