Qualifications
Currently holding rankings of Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Jukido, under Professor Ray Richards, Terry Ham, and Jujutsu United; Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in the Japanese Styles of Goshin Aikijujutsu (Japanese Grappling/Soft Arts) under Terry Ham and Jujutsu United, and backed by Kodenkan Jujitsu and the American Jujitsu Institute; Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in American Combat Aiki-Jutsu under David Moore and Fighting Tigers Dojo and backed by the World Sokeship Council; and Shodan (1st Degree) in Yamashin Aikijujutsu, under Daryl Corbett and Terry Ham.
Also, I have experienced training in Bujinkan Ninjutsu, Shotokan Karate, Muay Thai, Japanese & American Kickboxing, and American Boxing.
Jujutsu Instructor
Michael Blackmon
Growing up I was an athlete, participating in baseball, basketball, football, and swimming, all the way through high school. I began my training in martial arts in June of 1996, in Yamashin Aikijujutsu, and although jujutsu has been the main focus of my training, I did cross-training in other styles to complement my training in jujutsu.
I continue my training, even though I am teaching, with my instructor, Professor Terry Ham, of Pasadena Martial Arts.
My goal is to provide a good and positive place to learn Jujutsu and/or Self Defense, to those who wish to better themselves in some way, be it for self protection/protection of loved ones, get in shape, build confidence, learn self discipline, or all of the above, with a focus on teaching the future of tomorrow... the kids.