Biography

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Professor Gary D. Jones, Kudan

 

1966: Began formal training under Professor W.R. Beach.

 

Professor Jones trained in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, Vietnamese Boxing, and Chinese Boxing and in Japanese Shotokan Karate under Grand Master Austin Box.

 

On the death of Professor W. R. Beach, Professor Jones became a direct student of the older brother, Professor Bill Beach, and was invited to and became a member of Professor Bill Beach’s Hawaiian Jujitsu System Board of Directors.

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On Professor Bill Beach’s retirement, Professor Jones reactivated the organization and being the last surviving active student.  He maintains an active dojo and organization.

 

In addition, Professor Jones was invited to become a member of the American Jujitsu Institute by Professor Sam Luke Jr.  Professor Jones is a Southeastern Advisor for the organization. 

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