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Tim R. Vought,
Sensei, founder and chief
instructor of the art of Shorin
Aiki Budo, a 9th degree Black
Belt with 45 + years experience,
began practicing martial arts in
1959, while a student at
Louisiana State University. He
is recognized as Shihan (Master
Instructor) by two
internationally recognized
martial arts organizations and
holds black belt rankings in
Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, in
Shorin Aiki Budo and in Aikido,
and has extensive training in
Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Oriental
Weapons and Kickboxing.
A retired Dallas
police officer, Vought, Sensei
was the 1972 National Police
Olympics Karate Champion. In
1974, he co-founded the Texas
Police Athletic Federation, an
organization dedicated to
promoting athletics and
comradery among law enforcement
personnel. The TPAF hosted the
1998 World Police Games, which
were held in Dallas, with over
3,600 contestants representing
five nations. Sensei Vought
served as Head Official for the
Karate competition.
In association
with his instructor, he
co-authored "Common Sense Self
Defense" in 1967 and has
authored a book on Police Arrest
and Control Tactics. He has
developed street combat and
survival tactics training
programs for law enforcement
agencies and was Head Defensive
Tactics Instructor for the
Dallas Police Department.
Vought, Sensei is also an NRA
certified Firearms Instructor.
Shorin Aiki Budo
teaches the integration of the
highly effective hand and foot
techniques of Okinawan Shorin
Ryu Karate and Japanese Aikido,
combined with the severe aspects
of Jiu Jitsu. Training in
oriental weapons helps the
student develop a unique
perspective of time and distance
as well as emphasizing
coordination and balance.
Techniques taught are adaptable
to sport karate; however,
emphasis is on self-protection
and development of the inner
self.
Students learn
circular and non-linear methods
of striking and kicking, lateral
evasive and off-line movements,
body shifting, throwing,
pinning, disarming and disabling
methods. The student is also
trained in the use of bo, sai,
jo, bokken, and kubotan. Classes
are fun and have a
non-restrictive formality with
tradition being emphasized in
order to maintain safety and the
integrity of the art.
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