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Shihan Edwarsd Rose began his studies of Seicho Jutsu
in 1996 and has continued to travel to Canada throughout the years
as a personal student of Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke. In 2005 Shihan
Rose was appointed as the PA. State representative for the Non Violent
System .
DOB 5-11-58
Ht. 6'3", Wt. 220 lbs
Years studying Martial Arts: Over 28 years.
Occupation: Law Enforcement Officer, Martial Arts
Instructor
Employment: Deputy Sheriff with the Allegheny County
Sheriffs Office, Pittsburgh, Pa. (since 1989)
Law Enforcement Experience:
Detective for over 8 years in the Allegheny County Sheriffs
Fugitive Squad and the Greater Pgh Fugitive Task Force, with an
additional 3 years on the Sheriffs Patrol Division along with
experience in the Sheriffs Transportation and Court Divisions and
specialty squads.
Mr. Rose attended numerous seminars and training courses
specializing in fugitive apprehension, street survival, drug
interdiction, firearm tactics, and youth gang awareness. Mr. Rose
has also worked with the Secret Service, Federal Bureau of
Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency and other Federal agencies
throughout his tenure as a deputy sheriff. Prior to his law
enforcement experience Mr. Rose had 8 years experience in the
security/protection field including being a youth care counselor
in Allegheny County Shuman Juvenile Detention Center for over 4
years.
MARTIAL ARTS BIO
First Instructor: Shin Duk Kang
System: Tang Soo Do
School: YMCA, Kangs Black Belt Academy, Pgh, Pa.
Chief and Primary Instructor: Hanshi William Duessel, Ku Dan (9th
Dan)
System: Isshinryu Karate
School: Academy of Isshinryu Karate, Pgh, Pa.
Other Instructors and Key Contributors:
Sifu James Anderson System: Pa Kua Chang Gung-Fu (Chinese Boxing)
Mr. Lee Spells System: American Boxing, Kickboxing
Sensei Lacy McCoy System: Isshinryu Karate, Street Combat
Sensei Jerry McBride System: Street Combat, Kickboxing
Mr. Charles Walker System: American Boxing: Charley Burley System
Mr Rose is certified as an Black Belt instructor with:
Isshinryu World Karate Association - Soke Kichiro Shimabuku
Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association - Soke John
Kanzler
World Self-Defense Federation - Tim Deans, Commissioner
International Freestyle Martial Arts Organization - Soke Daniel
Verkerke
World Head of Family Sokeship Council - Soke Frank Sanchez
Circle of Masters - Soke Daniel McEaddy
along with many certificates of proficiency from associate
organizations, individual instructors and trainers.
Mr. Rose along with his formal instruction, has had the privilege
of training with Martial Arts "Greats" such as World Champion Bill
"Superfoot" Wallace, Professor Wally Jay, World Champion Joe
Lewis, Grandmaster Michael DePasquale Sr., Ni Dai Shihan Michael
DePasquale Jr., Soke Daniel McEaddy, Master Eric Lee, Soke Daniel
Verkerke, and many other internationally known Martial Artist.
Mr. Rose is also a ordain minister and certified Reiki
practitioner who seeks facilitate physical, emotional, and
spiritual health in all.
AWARDS
1997 International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame - Martial Arts
Dedication
1999 WHFSC Martial Arts Hall Of Fame - Master Instructor Of The
Year
1999 International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame - Pinnacle Award
2000 WHFSC Martial Arts Hall Of Fame- Millennium Master Instructor
Contributions to the Martial Arts:
Mr. Rose was the Co-Founder and Chief Martial Arts Instructor for
the Rose Athletic Club Inc. The Rose A.C. was a "not for profit"
organization which provided training in American Boxing,
Kickboxing, and the Martial Arts, focusing on the youth in the
Pittsburgh inner-city communities, particularly delinquent and "at
risk" youth. Mr. Rose is currently the Founder and Master
Instructor of the ToraHana-Ryu Academy Of Self-Defense.
Mr. Rose teaches a pragmatic, eclectic system of self-defense
incorporating over 28 years of experience in the Martial Arts,
with emphasis on character building and social responsibility. Mr.
Rose frequently does motivational talks and demonstrations at
schools, community groups, and Pittsburghs Children's Hospital.
Mr. Rose also teaches Olympic-style Boxing (Burley system) Mr.
Rose has been teaching Martial Arts for over 22 years.
T.A.O. Self-Defense
4122 Main Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224-1539
(412) 687-3526
(412) 660-6761
Email: tatsujin@teacher.com
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