RENSHI JOHN ZAMPIERON - 5th DAN
Renshi Zampieron is the founder of the Fighting Arts Dojo and co-founder of the United Federation of Jiu-Jitsu. He is an active, avid member and host of AFMA (American Federation of Martial Arts). Below is an outline of Renshi Zampieron's extensive studies and training background.
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1985-1989: Dae Han Tae Kwon Do
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1989-1990: Kempo Karate-Do/American Te (Sensei Carl Harris)
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1990-1991: Shaolin Chuan-Fa Kung Fu, specializing in Eagle Fist and Snake Fist forms and Chen Style Tai-Chi Chuan with Chen-Yun Xiang. Earned Red Sash
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1991-1993: Trained with Joseph Yip in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Hung Fist, Kali/Dumog and Jeet Kun Do Concepts
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1996: Earned 1st Degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu
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November, 1999: Earned 2nd Dan in Jiu-Jitsu
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January, 2002: Earned 3rd Dan in Jiu-Jitsu
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2006: Earned 4th Dan in Jiu-Jitsu
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1991-Present: Trained in Chinese Kempo, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, American Jiu-Jitsu, Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, Nihon Jujutsu, Kempo Tai-Jitsu, Ninjitsu and Kobujitsu under Hanshi Jerry Mercado. Attained rank in both Kempo Moo Duk Kwan and Chinese Kempo Tai-Jitsu as follows:
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Earned 1st Dan - March 16, 1996
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Earned 2nd Dan - April 1, 1998
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Earned 3rd Dan - January 16, 2000
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Earned 4th Dan - March 10, 2003
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Earned 5th Dan - March 2008
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March, 2008: Attained Renshi Title.
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August, 2009-Present: Trained in Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu and Hakkoryu under Jiu-Jitsu Master Chris Orlando
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May 1, 2010: Inducted into Just for Champions Hall of Fame
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March, 2011: Founder of Gathering of the Masters Seminar
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April, 2011: Earned 5th Dan in Jiu-Jitsu under Hanshi Jerry Mercado
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May, 2011: Co-founder of the United Federation of Jiu-Jitsu
- November 5, 2011: Received Elite Silver Warrior Achievement Award at 2011 AFMA international Hall of Fame Event
While training with Hanshi Jerry Mercado, Renshi John Zampieron expanded his training and teaching to include:
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Jeet Kun Do
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Wing Chun
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Kali
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Arnis
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Russian Sambo
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Judo
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Greco Roman freestyle wrestling
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Hakkoryu Jiu-Jitsu
Renshi Zampieron is still actively training with Hanshi Mercado.
