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John Henderson Jr.
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John Henderson Jr. (Jay)

Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation ®
Life Member - United States Martial Arts Federation tm
System Head - Lotus Self Defense - Recognized System of USMAF

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Sigung Jay Henderson is a 5th Degree Black Belt promoted under GM Patrick McDaniel of the KI DO KAI KEMPO/ KAJUKEMBO NOBLE KARATE SYSTEM.  Jay also holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in the LOTUS Self Defense System.  Jay began his martial arts training under Mr.  Jack J. Gentry at the age of 10 (1990) in Charlotte North Carolina. 

​Jay is currently the owner and Chief instructor of Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness and Guardians Circle Elite Defense Institute, both located in Charlotte NC.  Throughout his martial arts career Jay has been blessed to have cross trained with Master Chief Lamard J. Wingster of the “Troopers Touch System” (Aikido- ShotoKan Karate – Jiu-Jitsu), Grand Master Wayne Lewis, founder of the North American Martial Arts Association and currently trains in the Filipino Martial Arts “Balintawak Cuentada” under Guru Tom Cohen. 
 
Jay’s list of certifications include but are not limited to:
Bachelor of Science Degree – Information Systems Engineering - Johnson C. Smith University
Master of Business Administration – Management – Strayer University
Black Belt 5th Dan – KI DO KAI KEMPO – GM Patrick McDaniel
Black Belt 4th Dan – Lotus Self Defense – Jack Gentry “Royal Guardian’s Self Defense”
Black Belt 1st Dan - United States Taiho Jutsu - USJJF
​Level 5 – Taboada Balintawak Eskrima - Grandmaster Bobby Taboada 
Martial Arts Teachers Association -Certified Professional Martial Arts Instructor (MATA) – John J. Graden system
NRA Certified Instructor (Pistol/Rifle)
NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer (National)
USCCA Concealed Carry Instructor
USCCA Home Defense Instructor
North Carolina Concealed Carry Instructor (NCDOJ Certified)
South Carolina Concealed Carry Instructor (SLED Certified)
Certified Muay Thai Fitness Instructor – National Exercise and Sports Training Assoc. (NESTA)
Certified Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach – MMACA/NESTA
Certified Personal Trainer – NESTA

Mr. Henderson can be contacted at the following -
Website: www.legacycharlotte.com
Website: www.guardianscircle.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/legacycharlotte
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