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Shihan/Guro
Terry O. Pollard,Jr.
Owner/Master Instructor
Terry Pollard has been practicing martial arts since the age of 18. He has trained in styles such as (Bai Mei) White Eyebrow Kung-Fu, Wing Chun, Free Style Karate, Ju jitsu and other types of training. He currently teaches Kung Fu, Karate For kids, Sayoc Kali, Pambuan Arnis, Isla Estelo Sa Pag Awai, as a certified instructor rank of Guro of Sayoc Kali, and is also owner and Master Instructor of the Martial Arts Training Institute. Master Pollard currently holds the rank of Shihan 7th degree black belt certified through the American Tiger Karate Schools, Black Belt Schools of America, Independent Karate Schools of America and USA International. Recognized by Pambuan Arnis International
International Awards and Accomplishments include:
1987-1991 US Army Persian Gulf Veteran
1988 to 1990 European Fighting Champion, undefeated
1998 Independent Karate Schools of America Instructor of the Year
1995 to 2005, Deputy of the Hamilton County Sheriff Dept. in Chattanooga, Tn. and Hamilton County Juvenile Court.
1999 to 2003 Soft forms champion and weapons champion
2000 Walt Disney's Wide World of Sports Team Weapons Champion
2000 to 2007 -Pro Wrestler & Promoter
2001 USA International Hall of Fame Master Instructor of the Year.
2003-Officer of the month (Aug), Hamilton County Sheriff's Dept.
Rev. Terry Pollard is part of the Pastoral Support Team; Sunday School Teacher; Youth Board member; and Young Adult ministries at Omega Harvest Church.
Terry Pollard has received training from such martial artists as:
Dr. Y.Q. Wong (Kung-Fu Grandmaster of BAI MEI KUNG FU)
Won Chi Chu (Master of Tae Kwon Do)
Floyd Burke(Master of Traditional A.K.F. and Head of Independent Karate Schools of America)
Ama Guro Rufino Pambuan, (TULISAN CABALLERO TAGA-HERADA), Pambuan Arnis
Master Chris Sayoc (SAYOC KALI)
Master Bobby Taboada, (BALINTAWAK ARNIS)
Gat Puro Abondio Baet (GARIMOT ARNIS)
Tuhon Ray Dionaldo - Filipino Combat Systems & Sayoc Kali
Doug Welsh (Master of American Tiger Karate Schools)
Ted Tabura (Grand Master of Okinawan-Te, Lima Lama and Kobudo)
Steve Woodward (Guro of Sayoc Kali and Master of Hontai Ryu Karate Do)
Mike Sayoc (Master of Sayoc Kali and VP of Sayoc Group International)
John Geyston (Master of Kenpo-jujitsu)
Michael Palmer (Wing Tsun)
Emin Boztepe (Master of Wing Tsun)
Eddie & Samara Floyd (Sword Play Alliance)
He has taught seminars in Kung-Fu, Sayoc Kali, Ju-jitsu, tactical knife, weapons, self defense, etc. He has also taught to local police officers, womens self defense at local colleges and high schools, and performs demonstrations for local businesses and public schools to help promote the benefits of the martial arts.
2008 - Recognized by Pambuan Arnis International
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