Sensei Lawrence Boydston at the 1999 Jujitsu America convention.
Sensei Lawrence Boydston has had an impressive martial arts career. He began his Jujutsu studies in 1968 under Jim Nieto of the Santa Monica YMCA and in 1972 trained under Jim Marcincus at the Penmar Jujitsu Kai. He received his first black belt in 1973 and currently holds the rank of Godan (Jujitsu America) and Rokudan (A.T.A.M.A.)
In addition to his Jujitsu experience, Lawrence has amassed a great wealth of martial knowledge from the following: Senior Student (Appr. Instructor) Jun Fan Kung-fu and Filipino Martial Arts under Daniel Inosanto, Nidan in Kodokan Judo, Advanced Student in Within Arms Reach (W.A.R.) under Cliff Stewart, Student of Muay Thai under Master Chai Sirisute and Daniel Inosanto, Yellow Glove & Initiateur in Boxe Fracaise/Savate (French Kickboxing) under Professors Francis Echinard & Salem Assli, Basics in Small Circle Jujitsu under Professor Wally Jay.
His teaching experience includes: Jujitsu Instructor at Penmar Jujitsu Kai, Judo Instructor at Santa Monica Boy's Club, Women's Self Defence Instructor at Santa Monica College, Jujitsu Instructor at Kaigen Jujitsu, Apprentice Instructor of Jun Fan Kung-fu and Filipino Martial Arts at Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts, Initiateur of Boxe Francaise/Savate, Jujitsu Sensei of the Quest Academy and Instructor of the Valley Jujitsu School. He has also been a Seminar Instructor atCamp Kokua, Ohana '96, ATAMA and others.
Lawrence holds a Master of Arts degree in Biology and P.E from C.S.U.L.A. He has been a High School and Middle School teacher of Science, Health and PE since 1978.
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