Born on Staten Island, NY April 26th, 1966 to George & Jean Grey. Grew up in Ridgewood, NY.
Graduated from Franklin K. Lane HS June 1984.
Married; Wife Lezlie from Winfield, Missouri.
3 Daughters Kendra 33 (2 Grand kids - Haven 14, Emery 9),
Chyenne 25, Liberty 22.
Served 32 years with the US Army, retired Dec 31st, 2015.
Held 4 MOS's while serving (11B Infantry, 95B Military Police,
79R Recruiter, 79V Retention).
Currently working Quality Control for Smith Protective Services.
formerly worked for Falken Indusries.
formerly worked for Smith Protective Services (Shift Supervisor),
formerly worked as a Walmart Asset Protection.
Martial Art History;
* Started Taekwondo at the age of 12, Earning my Black belt at age 18, right before shipping out to basic training for the US Army.
* While stationed in Panama I studied Shaolin Chuan Kung Fu from 1984 to 1988 under Sifu Gene Campbell.
* In 1989 I went back to Taekwondo for an additional 12 years, under Grand Master Rhoo.
* During that same time I studied Shotokan and Isshinryu karate.
* I started my Japanese JuJitsu journey while stationed in Owensboro, Kentucky 2001 thru Dec 2005, received my Blackbelt in Goshin-Ryu JuJitsu in 2006.
* I was also teaching the Modern Army Combative Program, and I am currently a certified Level II Instructor with 14 years of Combative teaching experience.
* Earned my 6th Dan from Kyoshi (GM. Charles Dixon) Shinjimasu International Martial Arts (Goju Ryu Karate) 30 June, 2011.
* In August 2014 I was inducted into the "Martial Art Hall of Fame".
* 2015 I starting instructing Goshin-Ryu Japanese JuJitsu at the Fighting Warrior Dojo, owned by Master Edric Martinez.
* Received my 5th Degree - Goshin Ryu Jujitsu July 03, 2023.
* I also created www.master-greys-jujitsu.org
Our focus; to teach Fighting Skills, Combative Conditioning and JuJitsu/ Mixed Martial Skills to those who are looking for a great place to learn a Martial Art while working on their physical & mental health.
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