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The Story

Survival, Then A Mission

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Raised in poverty and instability across Southern California and the Mojave Desert, Shaun lived through abuse, addiction, and the collapse of nearly every part of his life. On January 2, 2020, he survived a deliberate high-speed car crash. That moment became the turning point that drives his work today.

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The Training

Thirty Years On The Mat

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With more than 30 years of training and 10,000+ classes taught, he holds verified black belts in Shorinji Ryu Karate (Zen Bei Butoku-Kai, 2nd Dan), Taekwondo (Kukkiwon, 3rd Dan), and Hapkido (1st Dan), plus a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Gracie and 10th Planet lineage.

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He trained under Sensei Dan Wakefield (ZBBK — Richard Kim lineage) and in Aikido under Linda Holiday (Aikido of Santa Cruz), and carries seminar lineage tracing to O'Sensei Richard Kim through Hanshi Jean Chalamon (Butokukai Europe).

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He also holds a CCAPP RADT certification in addiction counseling, earned after residential rehab and going straight to work inside the recovery system.

 

He speaks English and Italian.

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Now

Where He Teaches

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​Today Shaun serves as Chief Instructor at Martial Arts USA in Huntington Beach, training under Master Sang Soo Kim (8th Dan, Korea Ki-Do Association). Through KCJK™, Virilitas™, and Heroverse™, he's putting his full curriculum — and his story — into one place his students can reach from anywhere.

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