|
My Sensei's & Lineage
Grand Master Alvin Campbell 9th Dan Shorei Ryu Karate-do Grand Master Preston Baker 9h Dan Shorei Goju Ryu Karate-do Grand Master Otis Baker (deceased 2017) 9th Dan Shorei Goju Ryu Karate-do Hanshi John Venson (mentor) 9th Dan Menkyo Kaiden Shuri Ryu Karate Grand Master James A. Jones (deceased 2022) 10th Dan Universal Shorei Goju Ryu Karate John (Count Dante) Keehan (deceased 1975) Shorei Ryu Karate O'Sensei Robert Trias (deceased 1988) 10th Dan Hanshi Shuri Ryu Karate, Father of American Karate |
O’Sensei Robert Trias
|
JP Nettles Sensei
I started martial arts training in 1973 after seeing, of course,” Enter the Dragon” like so many other kids those days.
I Studied Wing Chun Kung Fu 詠春,and Karate 空手on and off over the next several years between baseball, basketball & football seasons. I never really made a commitment to martial arts until 1979 when I had the fortune to meet Gina Campbell, who in turn introduced me to her father Grand Master Al Campbell, whom I still consider my Sensei to this day.
Training with Sensei Campbell in Robert Trias’ original Shorei Ryu 昭霊流for the next three years laid my Karate foundation in stone. His attention to detail and Spartan work ethic taught me lessons that I continue to use to this very day.
Next stop, the U.S. Army. I was blessed to have some great leaders & teachers that saw me through a myriad of what the Army had to offer. Having spent time in various bases and posts, and traveling extensively throughout the world helped to shape my outlook on life, culture, the importance of education and intestinal fortitude.
I continue and will always feel a great deal of respect and gratitude for those Senseis, Sergeants & Masters that welcomed me into their homes, training floors and dojos with open arms and instilled in me a true Budo spirit.
I am forever grateful to the parents that honor me with the opportunity to be a part of their children’s journey.
Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu!
Kyō wa Subarashi!!!
I started martial arts training in 1973 after seeing, of course,” Enter the Dragon” like so many other kids those days.
I Studied Wing Chun Kung Fu 詠春,and Karate 空手on and off over the next several years between baseball, basketball & football seasons. I never really made a commitment to martial arts until 1979 when I had the fortune to meet Gina Campbell, who in turn introduced me to her father Grand Master Al Campbell, whom I still consider my Sensei to this day.
Training with Sensei Campbell in Robert Trias’ original Shorei Ryu 昭霊流for the next three years laid my Karate foundation in stone. His attention to detail and Spartan work ethic taught me lessons that I continue to use to this very day.
Next stop, the U.S. Army. I was blessed to have some great leaders & teachers that saw me through a myriad of what the Army had to offer. Having spent time in various bases and posts, and traveling extensively throughout the world helped to shape my outlook on life, culture, the importance of education and intestinal fortitude.
I continue and will always feel a great deal of respect and gratitude for those Senseis, Sergeants & Masters that welcomed me into their homes, training floors and dojos with open arms and instilled in me a true Budo spirit.
I am forever grateful to the parents that honor me with the opportunity to be a part of their children’s journey.
Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu!
Kyō wa Subarashi!!!