Frostproof Martial Arts Academy
Frostproof Martial Arts Academy is a Christian based martial arts school dedicated first to God and then to teaching the art of GoJu Ryu Karate. Our goal is to reach people for Christ while providing a safe environment where families can train. We are also proud to be affiliated with the Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Organization. Founded in Lincoln, Nebraska USA by Shihan John Roseberry on October 1, 1972. One of the few remaining goju-ryu organizations in the world that follows the lineage and teachings of Chojun Miyagi's student Seikichi Toguchi, the Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan remains dedicated to the true spirit of the martial arts – that of peace, compassion, and mutual assistance. Exemplifying these traits is the organization founder, Shihan Roseberry.
Shihan John Roseberry
Shihan Roseberry has been training in both judo and karate since 1955, Shihan Roseberry is one of the most respected and highly accomplished martial artists in the world, holding a 10th degree black belt in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, a 7th degree black belt in Judo, and a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido.
An alternate on the 1964 US Olympic Judo Team, he was also the All-Marine Corps Judo champion seven times, the All-Services champ three times, and is the only westerner ever to win the All-Okinawan Judo Championship.
Still training to this day and unlikely to slow down any time in the near future, Shihan Roseberry truly lives by his maxim,
"The answers are on the floor."
Shihan Roseberry has been training in both judo and karate since 1955, Shihan Roseberry is one of the most respected and highly accomplished martial artists in the world, holding a 10th degree black belt in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, a 7th degree black belt in Judo, and a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido.
An alternate on the 1964 US Olympic Judo Team, he was also the All-Marine Corps Judo champion seven times, the All-Services champ three times, and is the only westerner ever to win the All-Okinawan Judo Championship.
Still training to this day and unlikely to slow down any time in the near future, Shihan Roseberry truly lives by his maxim,
"The answers are on the floor."
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Sensei Tim Hood Sensei Hood holds the rank of 3rd degree blackbelt in Okinawan Goju and is the Head Instuctor of Frostproof Martial Arts Academy. He has studied the art of goju off and on for a total of 16 yrs. He is a deacon and adult sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Frostproof. His philosophies for training are to train hard, keep it simple and as Shihan Roseberry says " the answers are on the floor" . Phillipeans 4:13--" I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" . Sensei Hood may be reached by email at; thood@frostproofmartialarts.com |
Sensei Marcus Davila Sensei Davila began his study of the Martial Arts in 1974. Over the past three decades he has traveled and trained in the United States, Japan and Okinawa and has owned and operated schools in Nebraska, Iowa, and Florida. He has been a member of the Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Budo Organization headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, since 1976, where he began his training in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate, Judo and Aikido under Shihan John Roseberry.
Sensei Davila moved to Orlando, Florida in 1983 where he began teaching Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate and self-defense programs for YMCA's, Women's groups, Businesses and varied Organizations. His method of instruction are based on a simple philosophy of mutual respect, positive reinforcement and a unique ability to teach diverse individuals.
Sensei Davila is a 7th Dan in Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate and is currently the Southeast Regional Director for the Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Budo Organization. He has held membership in the Professional Association of Martial Arts Instructors and the American Budokai International. Mr. Davila currently lives in Dade City, Florida and can be reached by e-mail at mdavila44@yahoo.com.
Sensei Davila moved to Orlando, Florida in 1983 where he began teaching Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate and self-defense programs for YMCA's, Women's groups, Businesses and varied Organizations. His method of instruction are based on a simple philosophy of mutual respect, positive reinforcement and a unique ability to teach diverse individuals.
Sensei Davila is a 7th Dan in Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate and is currently the Southeast Regional Director for the Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Budo Organization. He has held membership in the Professional Association of Martial Arts Instructors and the American Budokai International. Mr. Davila currently lives in Dade City, Florida and can be reached by e-mail at mdavila44@yahoo.com.
