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| For more then half a century the DePasquale name has been synonymous with the very best that martial arts have to offer. Now is your chance to increase your skill and knowledge with our complete line of instructional videos, seminars, and certification programs. Whether you are a school owner, law enforcement agent, martial artist or concerned parent, DePasquale products and programs have something unique to offer, covering topics that range from traditional Jujutsu to police defensive tactics and family safety. To be your best you have to learn from the best, so contact us TODAY! O' Sensei DePasquale Sr. 
O'Sensei DePasquale Sr. was one of the true pioneers of martial arts in the
United States, having begun his study of the martial arts in the early 1940’s.
After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he returned home and
resumed his pursuit of study in the arts. He was a renowned Jujutsu Master
and held the 10th Dan rank and the titles of Ni Dai, Shihan, and Professor
of the Martial Arts. He was the founder of the International Federation of
Jujutsuans.
O'Sensei DePasquale traveled to many cities both foreign and domestic,
conducting seminars in self-defense. He founded the first Jujutsu Dojo
in the United States sanctioned by the Japanese Federation. On September 23, 2006 at 1:30pm O'Sensei Michael DePasquale, Sr. passed away. The world has lost a martial arts legend and pioneer. A loving husband, father and teacher he will be sadly missed by all.  Grandmaster Michael DePasquale, Sr. Receives Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame Award  Soke
Michael DePasquale Jr. (click for online bio)Soke Michael DePasquale Jr. is also a highly skilled Jujutsu Master. Soke DePasquale Jr. studied under his father and has carried on the tradition of Yoshitsune Waza Jujutsu as well as developing his own Combat Yoshitsune Jujutsu system. Soke DePasquale Jr. is the publisher / editor of Karate International Magazine and the author of several books on self-defense. He travels extensively, conducting seminars on self-defense with other renowned martial artists. TRAINING Michael DePasquale, Jr. was quite literally born to be a Martial Arts Master. The son of the late Michael DePasquale Sr., Grandmaster of the Yoshitsune Waza style of Ju-Jitsu. Michael Jr’s Martial Arts career began at the early age of five, with Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu in which he presently holds the coveted rank of Soke (Grandmaster). He has completed and has been certified by the FBI Instructors’ program. ADDITIONAL TRAINING Bomb seminar attendance, Security Management, Inc (specialized in knife and gun disarmament). Defensive and offensive knife techniques. Mr. DePasquale has also had training in evacuation skills. EXPERIENCE Founder, Federation of United Martial Artists (FUMA – Crusade Against Crime) International Protection – Security Position Executive Surveillance Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor Trainer of NYPD Defensive Tactics Instructors Trainer of 1st Division of the Armed Special Forces Trainer of FBI Personnel Trainer of U.S. Marshals Trainer of Postal Police Producer of Anti-Crime Television Show (FUMA Crime prevention Clinic) Conducted Crime Awareness/Anti-Rape Seminars Body Guard Author, Streetwise Safety Series Consultant, Corporate, Institutional, and Educational Security Creator, COMBAT CARDIO personal fitness/self defense program International Law Enforcement trainer Trainer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Film Production Security Event Security Political Candidate Security COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA Michael has an extensive background in communications. He is currently the Editor/Publisher of Karate International Magazine. KI is the largest full-color Martial Arts & Entertainment Magazine in the World. He is also the Information Provider/ Executive Director of the Martial Arts Worldwide Network. This is the largest single source of Martial Arts news, education and information in cyberspace with over 36,000 pages. Amongst his other ventures Michael has completed filming his first feature length film as Executive Producer, Writer and Lead. Not only was he working with the stunt/fight coordination, but he also wrote three songs for the film. The “Cutoff,” is his company, Screen Action Production’s, first step into the Mainstream. TELEVISION Regis Philbin (6 segments) Guest Speaker: Anti-crime / streetwise safety demo. Yo! MTV Raps Guest Speaker: Anti-crime / streetwise safety demo. Niickelodeon Guest Speaker: Anti-crime Message Attitudes Guest Speaker: Handicapped / streetwise safetydemo. The 700 Club Guest Speaker: Handicapped / streetwise safetydemo. 13 Week Mini Series Producer: FUMA Crime Prevention Clinics ACTION FILMS "Chop/Chop" (1967) Documentary first Martial Arts film produced in the US by a major Production Company (Paramount Pictures) “King of the Kick Boxers” “Blood Brothers” “China Heat: Paid in Blood” “American Shoalin” “The Power Within” "Bloodmoon" “The Cutoff” CREATOR/PRODUCER, ANTI-CRIME INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS Upright Street to Ground - Grappling - Illegal Strikes, Strangulations & Submission Holds Grappling for Karate Practitioners - Police Defensive Tactics Falling with Immediate Recovery MDP Sr. - Stick & Cane Techniques MDP Sr. Pressure Point Knockout Techniques - MDP Sr. Te-Waza Hand Techniques MDP Jr. 10 Favorite Street Techniques - Shark Bait Self Defense Black Belt Ceremony - Grandmasters in Action Combat Judo/Streetwise Ju-Jitsu Action Film Seminar Combat Ju-Jitsu (4 part series) Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu (5 part series) Ring Deadly Street Lethal (2 part set) WRITER/PUBLISHER/EDITOR "Karate International Magazine": World's Largest full color Martial Arts / Entertainment Magazine. "Ninja the Deadly Warrior" Martial Arts Magazine "Combat Karate" Martial Arts Magazine "Nin Ju Ka, The Deadly Art" Martial Arts Special Issue Magazine AUTHOR: "Ju Jitsu" Book Simon & Schuster "Women's Guide to Self Defense" Book Simon & Schuster "Learn the Martial Arts in Eight Weeks" Book Simon & Schuster "Martial Arts for Young Athletes" Book Simon & Schuster "Step By Step Guide to the Martial Arts" Book Hamlyn "Who's Who in the Martial Arts Elite" Book MDP Enterprises "StreetWise Safety for Women" Book Charles E. Tuttle & Co. "StreetWise Safety for Children" Book Charles E. Tuttle & Co. INSTRUCTION & EDUCATION Graduate of the New York Academy of Theatrical Arts Studied with William Hickey of the H.B. Studios Bergen Community College - Business Administration SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Information Provider/Exec. Dir. of the AOL sponsored Martial Arts Worldwide Network. The largest single source of Martial Arts Information. Founder of the Federation of United Martial Artists (FUMA)- Crusade Against Crime and Drugs, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to pro-active programs of education and training in crime awareness and self-defense. President of the International Federation of Ju-Jitsuans (I.F.O.J.J.). An international organization dedicated to promoting brotherhood and unity throughout the Martial Arts Community. At the age of 24 recognized by “Official Karate Magazine” as their ‘Martial Arts Star of the Year.’ AAU East Karate Championship (‘81) Founder of the “Action Film Making Seminars” To date he has also been inducted in 12 Martial Arts Halls of Fame. Taught the 1st Division of The Army Special Forces, F.B.I. , U.S. Marshals, Postal Police, the New York City Police Academy and many other law enforcement personnel. |
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