Seicho Jutsu Black Belt

 Edward Rose


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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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Shihan Steven Hankins

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Shihan Aubrey Millard 
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Dawn Verkerke

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Jake Westlake

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Jeremy Dancey

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Ben Jolicoeur

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Shihan Edward Rose

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Michael Petrella

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 Kapley Judge

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Level 4 Master instructors listed from recent to past. Shihan Master Black Belt

Aubrey Millard 2003

Fred Renkowitz 2001

Stephen Hankins 1996

Larry Myyra 1995

Angie Varga 1989



Level 3 Advanced instructors listed from recent to past. Senior Black Belt

Jacques Morin 2002

Dawn Marsh 2002

Rob Fergusen 1999

Mark VanDyke 1988



Level 2 instructors listed from recent to past. Advanced Black belt

Jake Westlake 2005

Jeremy Dancey 2003

Ben Jolicoeur 1999

Boris Malikavec 1990

Alan Goodley 1989

Nelson Amaral 1989

Carl Beke 1988

Damond Jameson 1988

Level 1 Basic instructor listed from recent to past. Black Belt

Ryan Telfer 2006

Lesa Park 2006

Kapley Judge 2006

Michael Petrella 2006

Mike Spicer 2004

Mike Woldek 2002

Tony Reardon 2001

Daniel Verkerke Jr. 2001

Ed Wilson 1999

Tyler Murphy 1992

Mike Quinney 1991

Travis Bunyun TJ 1991

James Bond III 1990

John Babister 1990

Saywack Persuade 1989

Bruce Misuda 1989
 

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