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TRAINING
Michael DePasquale, Jr. was quite literally born to be a Martial Arts Master. The son of 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 Ni Dai Soke (Heir to the rank of Grandmaster). He has completed and has been certified by the FBI Instructors’ program. Additional training: Bergen Community College:. Business Administration, 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 was the former Editor/Publisher of Karate International Magazine. KI was 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, WWW.MAWN.NET. 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 now 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 segm.) - Guest Speaker: Anti-crime / streetwise safety demo.
Yo! MTV Raps - Guest Speaker: Anti-crime / streetwise safety demo.
Nickelodeon - Guest Speaker: Anti-crime Message
Attitudes - Guest Speaker: Handicapped / streetwise safety demo.
The 700 Club - Guest Speaker: Handicapped / streetwise safety demo.
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 Submission
Illegal Strikes, Strangulations & 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 tape series)
Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu (5 tape series)
Ring Deadly Street Lethal (2 tape set)
WRITER/PUBLISHER/EDITOR
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:
Monarch Illustrated Guide to Ju Jitsu - Book (Simon & Schuster)
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)
Street Wise Safety for Women - Book (Charles E. Tuttle & Co.)
Street Wise Safety for Children - Book (Charles E. Tuttle & Co.)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTION
Graduate of the New York Academy of Theatrical Arts
Studied with William Hickey of the H.B. Studios
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Information Provider/Executive Director of the America Online sponsored Martial Arts Worldwide Network. (Keyword: MAW): 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 internationally 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)
Qualified for the Pan American Team Trials
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.
Future projects include Combat Cardio and Police Defensive Tactics training.
If you would like to contact Michael DePasquale, Jr., you can do so at michaeldepasquale@worldblackbelt.com or visit his official website www.DePasqualeJujitsu.com
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