Guro Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny
Guiding Force and Co-Founder of the Dog Brothers
Council of Elders
Founder and Head Instructor: Dog Brothers Martial Arts
703 Pier Ave #664
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-543-7521 (24 hour number)
310-738-1044 mobile number-- not very reliable, use other number as place to reliably leave messages
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Sifu Dean "Kaju Dog" Webster
*Started Martial Arts in Fall of 1985, received White Belt in Hung Lung Pai Kung Fu on April 8, 1986.
Cell:
(559) 816-3858
Email:
kajudog@ymail.comdw.kajupit@gmail.comWebsites:
kajudog.webs.com
kajupit.com
Location:
Central California / San Joaquin Valley
Style / Systems taught:
Kajukenbo - Emperado "True" Method - since 1989
Dog Brothers Martial Arts Training Group - since 2009
Kajukenbo Instructor Certificate, signed by Sijo A.D. Emperado, received in 1992.
Experience:
5th degree Kajukenbo Black Belt (2005)
Full Dog Brother (2008)
Combat Veteran OIF III (2005)
Combat Corpsman of Marines (2003-2010)
Multiple martial arts styles/systems experienced that have been added to my flavor of Kaju Dog Martial Arts:
Escrima, Kali, Kalipunan, Serrata, Kabaroan, Doce Pares, Pekiti Tirsia, Remy Presas Arnis, Senkotiros,Tang Soo Do, Old Pine Tree Kenpo, Hawiaiian Kenpo, Hung Lung Pai Kung Fu, Kajukenbo, Tai Chi, Wing Chung, Judo, Jujitsu, Boxing, Iron Palm, Aikido, Muay Thai, Lima Lama, Small Circle Juijitsu, Marine Corps Martial Arts, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine, Physical Therapy and Dog Brothers.
*For further details and class times/locations, please visit web site links above. Several locations to choose from.
*(All above information can be verified upon request)
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Crafty,
Here is a bio if that is what you want. I didn't know if you wanted all of this or not but I am a writer so it was kind of hard to just give a list or something. Let me know if you want this edited down or if you wanted something different.
I began in martial arts primarily, like many kids did in the 80's, captivated after Mr. Miyagi and Daniel-san weaved their web of everyday heroes in the underdog storyline found in the very popular “Karate Kid” movie. Thus I began my training in TangSooDo (under the guise of MuDukKwon TaeKwonDo). My first instructor was Grand Master Sok Ho Kang. For the majority of you that don't recognize the name, you will know his most famous student. He was the original instructor to Chuck Norris, teaching him well beyond black belt. I received my black belt under him then moved on to Judo and HapKiDo. After years of study I received my black belt in HapKiDo training with several Korean National Champions.
I then went on to start my first martial arts studio in Knoxville Tennessee. It was during this time that I began to feel I needed much more training if anyone was to put their faith in me to teach them. I immediately hooked up with the Inayan Escrima group. I trained with them for several years and on occasions had the privilege of training directly with the late Suru Mike Inay, a direct student of Angel Cabales. Though, the years of training was interesting, I was left with the feeling of needing more. I ordered some Dog Brothers (VHS at the time) videos. It seriously shook me up. I realized then I wasn't training, and wasn't going to be able to train FMA the way I believed it should be. So I changed directions and left off training in FMA and contacted the legendary Judo, Grappling and MMA instructors Gokor Chivichyan and “Judo” Gene Lebell. I trained exclusively in their styles for many years. Soon after attaining an instructor rank under their system I decided to sell my school of nearly ten years and move to Los Angeles. There were two reasons for moving my wife and four kids across the country. Realistic MMA training at Gokor's Hayastan Academy, and I knew it was the home of those crazy stick fighters that scared me so much years before.
I trained for several years with Gokor and his guys becoming a sparring partner to some of the world's top MMA fighters: Manny Gamburyan (UFC, WEC), Karen Darabedyan (WEC), Roman Mitichyan (UFC) and many other fighters. I was on my way to starting an MMA career when a couple of things occurred. 1. I had a fairly serious knee injury during training that cut into my workout time, my income and ultimately ended in surgery. This gave time for evaluating things. 2. I was being told that at 6 feet 1 inches tall that I should drop from my 195 walking weight to a well under 170 fighting weight. 3. I had over the years in LA begun and maintained a very good living teaching children martial arts that even the pay of a UFC fighter couldn't touch. 4. There was always that voice in the back of my mind that kept telling me there was still something I needed to do with the FMA.
One night several years ago I was at a decision point. I looked up the Dog Brothers on the internet. That old nervous feeling came back with a vengeance. I couldn't sleep knowing those guys were mixing MMA, TMA, FMA and anything else they could get a hold of into one big, scary, yet delightful stew of adrenaline. I had to decide, do I dive into MMA or should I see what these crazy guys were all about? My decision has made all the difference. I contacted 'Crafty' who pointed me to Nick 'Pappy Dog' Papadakis. I had to relearn, re-evaluate, and redirect all that I thought I knew. Fighting in my mind will never be the same. I fought again and again at the gatherings, getting more and more addicted. I have traveled to Bern Switzerland to fight in the Euro gathering and plan to make the trip every year. I can tell you honestly, attaining the level of Dog Brother (receiving my 'Boo Dog' name) is one of those life goals that will still be there when I am remembering my life on my death bed.
This is what I hope I can give to anyone training with me and our Santa Clarita group... a hard, straight forward, don't tell me it works show me it works, brutally effective fighting system. I am into a high energy, hard hitting, yet thinking man's game. Whether you want to fight or if you simply want the benefits of a truly tested, fully comprehensive system I will get you to your goals. I strive always to “Walk As A Warrior For All My Days”. If you train with me and mine, I will help you do the same.
Contact Info:
Mat “Boo Dog” Booe
Santa Clarita, CA
(Just north of San Fernando Valley and L.A.)
Email:
mat@gokor.comSite: BooDogMMA.com
Phone: 818-239-2967
Credentials:
TangSooDo 5th Degree Black
HapKiDo 5th Degree Black
Isshinryu Karate 1st Degree Black
Gokor and Gene LeBell's Hayastan Grappling 6th Level Instructor
Judo/Sambo (under Gokor and Gene) Blue Belt
Kali/FMA Full Dog Brother
Dog Brother Group Trainer
Sparring partner to top level MMA fighters UFC, WEC
Other styles studied:
Boxing with former professional boxer from a legendary family... P.J. Goossen
Inayan Escima (former Level 3 ITO instructor)
Muay Thai
Brazilian Jujitsu
Wrestling
Sambo (Gokor Chivichyan, Vince Fields, Darrin Pordash)
Tactical Firearms Training
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Roan "Poi Dog" Grimm - Guro
Los Angeles, CA
Roangrimm@gmail.comPhone: 818-331-6440
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Name: Dog Mark O'Dell
Dog Mark Houston
School: The Training Mat
Website:
www.TheTrainingMat.comAddress: 14161 Elsworth st Suite A
Moreno Valley Ca, 92553
Phone: (951) 697-9240
Email:
TheTrainingMat@aol.comDog Mark and Dog Mark are now Trainers/group Leaders. Most of their work with me so far has been focused on Kali Tudo, and we are now beginning to focus on stickwork as well.
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