Warren Young

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Warren M. Young
Master Young first started studying Yoshukai Karate in 1971. He also trained in Kung Fu, Shobayashi Shorin Ryu in Okinawa with Eizo Shimabokuro and Okinawan Kempo in the U.S.A.

After being hurt in the United State Marine Corps he looked at many systems and studied the history, philosophy and religions of the far east. In 1990, Bruce Sharp and Ed Lake introduced him to Grand Master George Dillman and Jack Hogan of Ryukyu Kempo karate. He then began his training in Ryukyu Kempo. This also introduced him to Grand Master Wally Jay founder of Small Circle Jijutsu and Grand Master Remy A. Presas the founder of Modern Arnis and was fortunate to be able to study with them. He is now training in Japanese swordsmanship under Bob Elder, Renshi Godan, President of the US Federation of Toyama Ryu Iai Do, Inc. .

He received his training over the years from several distinguished instructors.

The list includes:

• Ray Zaragossa Sr.- Yoshukai Karate
• Master Hiroshige Togushi -Yoshukai Karate
• Garnd Master Mike Foster- USA Yoshukai Karate
• Jerry Miller and Bruce Sharp- Kung Fu
• Grand Master Eizo Shimabukuro-Shobayashi Shorin Ryu, in Okinawa
• Grand Master George Dillman- Ryukyu Kempo, DKI
• Grand Master Jack Hogan- Ryukyu Kempo
• Grand Master Remy A. Presas- Modern Arnis International
• Grand Master Wally Jay and Leon Jay- Small Circle Jujitsu International
• Master George Von Waldner -Ryukyu Kempo-EWD
• Master Bruce Chiu-Arnis International and Pro-Act
• Bob Elder, Renshi Godan- President US Federation of Toyama Ryu Iai Do, Inc.