Timmerman, Sensei started his martial arts studies around the age of 7 after becoming a fan of the BBC Series "The Avengers" and after the death of a cousin that studied Karate.
In 32 years of Study Timmerman, Sensei has had the privilege
to learn from many great teachers including:
Soke T. Stanton - Jiu Jitsu, Kempo Karate, Judo, Shaolin Kung Fu
Sifu K. Fain - Tai Chi Chuan, Wing Tsun Kung Fu, Kickboxing
Sifu D. Medkiff - Hung gar Kung Fu, Shao-lin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Ninjutsu
Sensei L. Washington - Kenpo Karate, Tae kwon do, Jiu Jitsu
Sensei T. Wussow - Aikido, Ju Jutsu
Timmerman, Sensei also has had the privilege of attended numerous intensive seminars including:
Grand Master Dr. Moses Powell - Jiu Jitsu
Soke Shogo Kuniba - Karate, Jiujitsu, Judo
Master Yonewaza - Aiki Jujutsu
GrandMaster Stephen K. Hayes - Nin-po (Taijutsu)(Ninjutsu)
Shihan Darrell M. Craig - Kendo, Iaido, Jujitsu, Judo, Kobudo
Grand Master Taika S. Oyata - Kempo Karate, Tuite
1989 1st Runner-up USA National Champion Kickboxing
Silver Medalist (Point-Fighting) (Black Belt Division)
1989 1st Runner-up USA National Champion Kickboxing
Silver Medalist (continuous Fighting) (Black Belt Division)
1989 8th USA National Champion in Traditional Weapons (Black Belt Division)
1989 5th Place Southern U.S. Traditional Weapons Competition (Black Belt Division)
1989 Alternate Member of the USA Kickboxing Team.
Recognized Founder & President of the Junjou Ryu Martial Arts Association.
Lifetime Member of the United States Martial Arts Association.
Lifetime Member of the All Japan Karate Union.
Lifetime Member of the World Black Belt Bureau.
Texas Representative of Okinawa Seishinryoku Karate Do Association
7th Degree Black Belt Jiujitsu.
5th Degree Black Belt Karate.
Extensive arenas of study:
Tai Chi Chuan, Nin-po (Ninjutsu / Taijutsu), Hung Gar Kung Fu,
Shao-lin Kung Fu, Muay Thai (Kick Boxing)
Resume includes:
21 years teaching experience in Martial Arts.
Instruction for Military & Law Enforcement Personnel.
United States Military Veteran
Diplomat & Executive Personal Bodyguard
2006 Inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame
2006 United States Martial Arts Jiujitsu Instructor of the Year
2007 Appreciation Award from World Champion Master Sheik Dr. Ali Atiq Al-Atiq
Creator the following Schools & Programs:
Professional Self-defense Academy
"Stop Violence against Senior Citizens"
"Tai Chi & Gentle Musical Exercise For Seniors"
"Stranger Rangers" (Anti-Kidnapping program)
"Little Ninjas" (Child Defense & Safety Program)
"Ninja Camp" (kids Only)
Las Aguilars (Academia de Artes Marciales) - Rio Bravo, Mexico
Mark Timmerman, Sensei
1989 Newspaper Photo of Timmerman, Sensei preparing to represent the United States of America at the World Championships in Atlantic City, NJ.
