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David H. Chance
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David H. Chance
Member – United States Ju-Jitsu Senior Master Caucus
Dave Chance started practicing the arts of Judo and Karate at the age of 8 years old in 1978, under direction of his cousin and friend’s parents. After noticing how serious he was about the martial arts Dave’s parents enrolled him in a local school in 1980 under Master S.H. Kim where he started learning Karate and Tae Kwon Do. There he received his junior black belt.
In 1981 He was introduced to Grandmaster T.R. McClanahan and continued studying the martial arts of Judo, Ju Jitsu, Karate, Aikido and Tae Kwon Do. Between 1982 and 1987 he competed in numerous Local, State and National tournaments and competitions in these various arts. He achieved State and National Champion several times. In 1985 after becoming United States Champion he had competed and made the first elite United States Tae Kwon Do Olympic Team.
1987 he received my 2nd Dan Black Belt. 1988 he had decided to follow in Grandmasters McClanahan’s footsteps and became a United States Marine. After much Training he became part of a Special Group, Marine Corps Security Force Company “The Final Option” in San Diego, Ca where he finished his tour in 1992. He also taught hand to hand combat to Marines in his unit. He spent 5 years in The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and now teaches The United States Army National Guard combative classes. After getting out of the Marine Corps, Dave assisted in teaching under Grandmaster McClanahan eventually opening his own school in East Canton in 1996, and eventually in Minerva in 2006.
In 2007 Grandmaster requested Dave to come back to the USMAC and teach for him full time. As of today he holds a 7th Dan in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Ju Jitsu, and a 5th Dan in Judo under Grandmaster McClanahan and was chosen by him as his successor to take over the United States Martial Arts Center before his passing.
He is a member of the United States Judo Association, Life Member of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Federation, a Life Member of The United States Karate Federation, a Life Member of the United States Ju Jitsu Federation, United States Traditional Kodokan Judo, and the United States Martial Arts Federation where he holds the current rank of 7th Dan. He is also a certified Master Instructor/Examiner. And is one of the National Coaches for the U.S. Ju Jitsu Team. Today, Dave has coached many Gold, Silver, and Bronze National competitors.
Dan Grades, Accomplishments and Affiliation:
7th Dan – Tae Kwon Do, Karate & Ju-Jitsu
5th Dan – Traditional Kodokan Judo
1st Elite United States Olympic Tae Kwon Do Team
Member – United States Champion and Ohio State Champion. Marine Corps Security Force Co. NASNI San Diego - The Final Option Hand to Hand Instructor Marine Corps and National Guard
Life Member – United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Certified Master Instructor / Examiner (USJJF) Assistant Coach – United States Ju-Jitsu Team (USJJF)
Life Member – United States of America Traditional Kodokan Judo, USA-TKJ), www.usa-tkj.org
Life Member – United States Martial Arts Federation, (USMAF), www.usmaf.org
Life Member – USA Sports Ju Jitsu Alliance
Ohio State Rep – USA Sport Ju Jitsu Alliance Assistant Coach – USA Sports Ju Jitsu Team
Life Member – USA Karate Federation (USAKF), www.usakarate.us
Member – United States Judo Association (USJA)
Member – United States Ju-Jitsu Senior Master Caucus
Dave Chance started practicing the arts of Judo and Karate at the age of 8 years old in 1978, under direction of his cousin and friend’s parents. After noticing how serious he was about the martial arts Dave’s parents enrolled him in a local school in 1980 under Master S.H. Kim where he started learning Karate and Tae Kwon Do. There he received his junior black belt.
In 1981 He was introduced to Grandmaster T.R. McClanahan and continued studying the martial arts of Judo, Ju Jitsu, Karate, Aikido and Tae Kwon Do. Between 1982 and 1987 he competed in numerous Local, State and National tournaments and competitions in these various arts. He achieved State and National Champion several times. In 1985 after becoming United States Champion he had competed and made the first elite United States Tae Kwon Do Olympic Team.
1987 he received my 2nd Dan Black Belt. 1988 he had decided to follow in Grandmasters McClanahan’s footsteps and became a United States Marine. After much Training he became part of a Special Group, Marine Corps Security Force Company “The Final Option” in San Diego, Ca where he finished his tour in 1992. He also taught hand to hand combat to Marines in his unit. He spent 5 years in The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and now teaches The United States Army National Guard combative classes. After getting out of the Marine Corps, Dave assisted in teaching under Grandmaster McClanahan eventually opening his own school in East Canton in 1996, and eventually in Minerva in 2006.
In 2007 Grandmaster requested Dave to come back to the USMAC and teach for him full time. As of today he holds a 7th Dan in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Ju Jitsu, and a 5th Dan in Judo under Grandmaster McClanahan and was chosen by him as his successor to take over the United States Martial Arts Center before his passing.
He is a member of the United States Judo Association, Life Member of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Federation, a Life Member of The United States Karate Federation, a Life Member of the United States Ju Jitsu Federation, United States Traditional Kodokan Judo, and the United States Martial Arts Federation where he holds the current rank of 7th Dan. He is also a certified Master Instructor/Examiner. And is one of the National Coaches for the U.S. Ju Jitsu Team. Today, Dave has coached many Gold, Silver, and Bronze National competitors.
Dan Grades, Accomplishments and Affiliation:
7th Dan – Tae Kwon Do, Karate & Ju-Jitsu
5th Dan – Traditional Kodokan Judo
1st Elite United States Olympic Tae Kwon Do Team
Member – United States Champion and Ohio State Champion. Marine Corps Security Force Co. NASNI San Diego - The Final Option Hand to Hand Instructor Marine Corps and National Guard
Life Member – United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Certified Master Instructor / Examiner (USJJF) Assistant Coach – United States Ju-Jitsu Team (USJJF)
Life Member – United States of America Traditional Kodokan Judo, USA-TKJ), www.usa-tkj.org
Life Member – United States Martial Arts Federation, (USMAF), www.usmaf.org
Life Member – USA Sports Ju Jitsu Alliance
Ohio State Rep – USA Sport Ju Jitsu Alliance Assistant Coach – USA Sports Ju Jitsu Team
Life Member – USA Karate Federation (USAKF), www.usakarate.us
Member – United States Judo Association (USJA)
