Warren M Young
Founder and Head Master of Warren Ryu
Founded on January 1, 2000, a system seeking a balance of Healing and Self Defense with a strong emphasis on history.
In the Karate Quest School he is the link to Hogan Karate International, as the Florida State Representative, and the link to the United States Martial Arts Association. He is also the Senior Reiki-Master-Teacher there.
Master Young first started studying Yoshukai Karate in 1971. He also trained in Kung Fu, Okinawan Kempo in the USA, and in Shobayashi Shorin Ryu in Okinawa with Eizo Shimabokuro.
He medically retired from the United State Marine Corps in 1979 after he was severely injured in an accident. 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 . He was fortunate to be able to study with them.
He has now been training for three years in Japanese swordsmanship under Bob Elder, Renshi Godan, President of the US Federation of Toyama Ryu Iai Do, Inc.and Rokudan Kyoshi in the Zen Nihon Battodo Renmei. Mr. Young is a member of the US Federation of Batto Do, Inc http://www.usbattofederation.com/index.html
He received his training over the years from several distinguished instructors.
The list includes:
- Ray Zaragossa Sr.- Yoshukai Karate
- Master Hiroshige Togushi -Yoshukai Karate
- Grand 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 Masters 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.
- Datu Shishir Inocalla - Arnis Maharlika FMA Modern Arnis International