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Jose Merino
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Jose Merino
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ ®
Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Masters Caucus
Member - USA Jiu-Jitsu (USAJJ) ®, USJJF's National BJJ - Grappling Program
Sensei Jose Merino started martial arts in 1965. Since then, have learned and practiced numerous martial arts. Boxed for 10 years (180 bouts). Was certified as an amateur boxing coach, trainer, timekeeper and referee in 1984. Coached the Homestead AFB, FL Boxing Team and the City of Homestead, FL youth boxing team (1976-1979). Coached the boxing team at Williams AFB in Arizona (1980-1981) and PAL Boxing in Melbourne FL (1993-1995).
Completed a training course and became a certified instructor by The American Taekwondo Association. And with the Songahm Taekwondo Federation, and The World Traditional Taekwondo Union in 2001. Became an international judge. As a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo managed two Taekwondo schools in Florida and trained students from beginner level through advanced ranks. Coached national and international competitors.
In 2006, began training Japanese Jujitsu under Sensei Newton (7th Dan) and continued to do so for the past 16 years. Have been training and teaching with Sensei Newton and while training with him at Harbor City Dojo in Melbourne FL, he has promoted me to the levels of 5th Dan through the UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION (USJJF) and 4th Dan through the UNITED STATES JUDO ASSOCIATION'S (USJA) JUJITSU DIVISION.
Now they call HAPKIDO FIGHTING ARTS, in Indialantic, FL our home dojo. Over the past 16 years, he have been teaching boxing and kickboxing at our dojo. Have also been ranked to Shodan in Judo through USJA. On a parallel path, in 2007 began training in Japanese sword, Toyama Ryu and Batto Do with Sensei Lois Fredricks. Awarded Shodan by her in 2012. Continued teaching the sword art after Sensei Fredricks passed away in 2013. plan to continue training, learning and sharing my diverse martial arts knowledge with fellow students and instructors as often as possible for many years to come. Martial Arts is Jose's life!!
Sensei Merino's Milestones -
Sensei Jose Merino's Contact Info -
Email: pepelguapo@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002322995621
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ ®
Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Masters Caucus
Member - USA Jiu-Jitsu (USAJJ) ®, USJJF's National BJJ - Grappling Program
Sensei Jose Merino started martial arts in 1965. Since then, have learned and practiced numerous martial arts. Boxed for 10 years (180 bouts). Was certified as an amateur boxing coach, trainer, timekeeper and referee in 1984. Coached the Homestead AFB, FL Boxing Team and the City of Homestead, FL youth boxing team (1976-1979). Coached the boxing team at Williams AFB in Arizona (1980-1981) and PAL Boxing in Melbourne FL (1993-1995).
Completed a training course and became a certified instructor by The American Taekwondo Association. And with the Songahm Taekwondo Federation, and The World Traditional Taekwondo Union in 2001. Became an international judge. As a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo managed two Taekwondo schools in Florida and trained students from beginner level through advanced ranks. Coached national and international competitors.
In 2006, began training Japanese Jujitsu under Sensei Newton (7th Dan) and continued to do so for the past 16 years. Have been training and teaching with Sensei Newton and while training with him at Harbor City Dojo in Melbourne FL, he has promoted me to the levels of 5th Dan through the UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION (USJJF) and 4th Dan through the UNITED STATES JUDO ASSOCIATION'S (USJA) JUJITSU DIVISION.
Now they call HAPKIDO FIGHTING ARTS, in Indialantic, FL our home dojo. Over the past 16 years, he have been teaching boxing and kickboxing at our dojo. Have also been ranked to Shodan in Judo through USJA. On a parallel path, in 2007 began training in Japanese sword, Toyama Ryu and Batto Do with Sensei Lois Fredricks. Awarded Shodan by her in 2012. Continued teaching the sword art after Sensei Fredricks passed away in 2013. plan to continue training, learning and sharing my diverse martial arts knowledge with fellow students and instructors as often as possible for many years to come. Martial Arts is Jose's life!!
Sensei Merino's Milestones -
- Started Martial Arts (1965 to Present)
- 1965 Karate, Boxing
- 1970 Taekwondo, Kang Duk Won
- 1972 Amateur Boxing, 180 Bouts
- 1976 Kickboxing and Muay Thai
- 1981 Professional Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai
- 1984 AAU Boxing Coach, Timekeeper, Referee
- 1992 Certified Boxing Trainer by The Florida Athletic Commission # 92-01021
- 1994 Certified Referee, Judge, Timekeeper and Coach by The USA Boxing
- 1995 American Taekwondo Association
- 1997 1st Dan, ATA (American Taekwondo Association)
- 1999 6th Place at The World Taekwondo Championships
- 1999 2nd Dan Taekwondo
- 2001 3rd Dan Taekwondo
- 2002 through 2004 Florida State Champion, Taekwondo Forms and Sparring
- 2003 Taekwondo Certified Instructor, by The American Taekwondo Association, The Songahm Taekwondo Federation and The World Traditional Taekwondo Union
- 2003 Taekwondo International Judge
- 2004 10th Place at The World Taekwondo Championships
- 2005 4th Dan Taekwondo
- 2006 Started training in Japanese Aiki-Jujitsu under Sensei John Newton at HARBOR CITY DOJO (Jujitsu & Judo) in Melbourne FL. At the time Sensei Newton was a 7th Dan in Juko Kai International and high level dan ranks in numerous other martial arts. He is now also a 7th Dan with USJA-Jujitsu and a 6th Dan with USJJF and a Master Level Rank Examiner for both organizations.
- 2007 American Martial Arts Instituted (AMAI), 4th Dan, Taekwondo
- 2007 to Present, Judo Training under the direction of Sensei Dave Parritt, 7th Dan
- 2011 4th Dan by The United States Jujitsu Federation (USJJF) and The International Jujitsu Federation w/ Sensei Newton
- 2012 1st Dan US Batto Do Federation (SWORD)
- 2013 Level 1, Krav Maga
- 2014 1st Dan United States Judo Association (USJA) Jujitsu Program w/ Sensei Newton
- 2015 2nd Dan United States Judo Association (USJA) Jujitsu Program w/ Sensei Newton
- 2018 4th Dan United States Judo Association (USJA) Jujitsu Program w/Sensei Newton
- 2019 Shodan-Judo, United States Judo Association (USJA) w/ Sensei Dave Parritt
- 2019 Started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training at Harbor City Dojo & Vortex BJJ, Palm Bay Fl.
- 2019 Started training Hapkido Fighting Arts under Master Jim Crim, Indialantic Florida
- 2019 Promoted to 5th Dan by The United State Jujitsu Federation (USJJF), w/ Sensei Newton
- 2019 Lifetime Member of The United State Traditional Kodokan Judo and The Pan American Judo Union
- 2020 Promoted to 2nd Dan in Hapkido at Hapkido Fighting Arts in Indialantic, FL w/ Master Jim Crim and Chief Master John Newton
Sensei Jose Merino's Contact Info -
Email: pepelguapo@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002322995621
