Professor Reed started Martial Arts training in 1967
in Naha, Okinawa, Japan at the young age of 19 while stationed there in
the U.S. Army. He has trained from that time, to the present.
His first Sullivan School was opened in 1983.
Professor Reed's Black Belt ranks are:
SOME OF PROFESSOR REED'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
He was awarded the Professor title in the early 1990's
Was listed in "Who's Who in Ameican Martial Arts", 3rd Edition
Was awared the Presidental Sports Award in 1993.
Founded his SHOTO-JITSU system in 1993. SHOTO-JITSU was trademarked and patented in 1997.
Inducted in the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2000 as "Founder of the Year".
Nominated as "Grandmaster of the Year" for the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2002.
Is recognized as 10th Degree Soke through the World Combat Martial Arts Association and is also a lifetime member.
A member of, and recognized through, the North American Grandmasters' Council.
Is a member of the Pioneers & Legends International Martial Arts Society Hall of Fame.
Is a lifetime member of Nippon Ketsugo Kai, USA .
A Charter Member of the International Federation of Ju-Jutsuans.
Past President of the Tri-State Regional Black Belt Association.
Past Indaina Regional Representative for the American Karate Association.
Past member of the Japanese Karate Association and the Okinawan Karate-Do Union.
Has instructed the Sullivan County Sheriff's Dept. in self-defense for several years.
Has instructed Seminars for the Vincennes University Law Enforcement Department.
Has promoted over 25 Open Karate Tournaments and 10 Full-Contact
Kickboxing Events.
Also, 4 three-day Training Camps.
Has given numerous Seminars, Clinics and Demonstrations through-out the Tri-State area.
Some of Professor Reed's instructors include Professor
Larry Hilton, Ju-Jitsu; Master George
Marsinko, Kempo & Hapkido; and Master
Carl Leise, Shotokan Karate.
He has trained with Master Allen Wheeler, Master Joe Lewis,
Master Bill Wallace, Master Tsai,
Master Geroge Dillman, Professor Wally Jay
and Professor George Kirby, plus many others.