BILLIE JOHNS

Billie Johns

Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ® 
Life Member - USA TraditIonal Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ® 
Life Member - United States Martial Arts Federation (USMAF) TM 
2022 Inductee to the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame - National Tae Kwon Do Master
                                                         
Formal Training:
1979:   Judo training; Grandmaster Lee Park; Cape Girardeau, MO
1980:   Tae Kwon Do; Master Myong Lee; Columbia MO
1987:   Aikijitsu; Master Dale Shannon; High Ridge, MO
 
1983-1987:  Continued training on my own while living in Fort Worth, TX
  
Instructor:
2005:   Assistant Instructor; Tien Lung Kenjuitsu Aikijitsu; High Ridge, MO
2007:   Assistant Instructor; Tae Kwon Do in Youn Wha Ryu School; Crystal City, MO
2014:  Senior Instructor: Tae Kwon Do in Moo Sul Kwan School (affiliated with Grandmaster Park), Crystal City, MO
  
Degrees/Certifications:
2005:   1st Dan in Aikijitsu
2010:   Promoted to 2nd Dan in Judo (US Traditional Kodokan Judo), Tae Kwon Do (US Martial Arts Federation) and Aikijitsu and Ju-Jitsu (US Ju-Jitsu Federation)
2015:   Tai Chi certified
2015:   Promoted to 3rd Dan in Judo (US Traditional Kodokan Judo), Tae Kwon Do (US Martial Arts Federation) and Aikijitsu and Ju-Jitsu (US Ju-Jitsu Federation)
2021:   Promoted to 4th Dan in Judo (US Traditional Kodokan Judo), Tae Kwon Do (US Martial Arts Federation) and Aikijitsu and Ju-Jitsu (US Ju-Jitsu Federation)
  
Volunteer Work:

• 2006: Continue as guest instructor, serve on rank advancement committee, and officiate tournaments; Tien Lung Kenjuitsu Aikijitsu Program – High Ridge, MO
• 2007: Continue in senior instructor role including mix of Tae Kwan Do, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Aikijitsu, Kenjuitsu, and Tai Chi techniques; Crystal City, MO
• 2010: Formed a Martial Arts Demonstration team to perform at annual summer BSA Cub Scout Day Camp (3 consecutive years) and Sacred Heart Parish picnic (one year)
• 2011: Directed a Martial Arts Demonstration team at the Jefferson County Sports Complex grand opening
• 2014: Collaborated with physical education teacher to add Judo and Ju-Jitsu to current Martial Arts class curriculum, guest instructor, instructor in after school Judo Club, and served on rank advancement committee for both Martial Arts class and after school club – St Pius X High School, Crystal City, MO
• 2021: Contacted to help start a Judo Club at another high school, COVID permitting – St Louis, MO

 
Sensei Bill Johns Contact Info - 
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