Gary Alexander
10th Dan Black Belt
N.J. Police Departments Honor Legion - Citizen
U.S. Marine Corps Hand to Hand Combat Instructor Trainer
Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame, World Karate Union, Hall of Fame
Australasian Martial Arts, Hall of Fame
Address: P.O. Box 2204, Edison, N.J. 08818, U.S.A.
Web Page: mysite.verizon.net/garyalex
Seeking International Projects, i.e., seminars, training or instruction for private, group, law enforcement, military units, corporate, or specialized projects. Available for instruction, consulting and administration within the Martial Arts, specialized groups or corporate entities with objectives involving all facets of security, survival, defense, sports competitions, martial health, fitness, leadership, business, franchising, endorsement, R&D, product development, sales or marketing, film industry projects, Choreography, Actor/SAG.
Instructional Background:
-
Marine Hand to Hand Combat Instructor Trainer
-
Law Enforcement (SS, FBI, NJSP, DEA, IA, CIA, MPD and Corporate Security Teams)
-
Trainer to Masters in the Martial Arts, Movie Actors/Personalities and Celebrities
-
Thousands of Men, Women, Children
Worldwide Seminars:
-
Australia, Italy, Greece, Venezuela, and Argentina
-
Nationally at Wall Street via N.Y.A.C.
-
Sports Illustrated
-
New York Worlds Fair
-
Kew Gardens
-
Atlantic City Casinos
-
Fortune 500 Corporations
-
Martial Arts Schools and Associations
-
Law Enforcement Agencies
Certifications/Qualifications:
-
U.S. Marine Corps - Certified Hand to Hand Combat Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Re-Certfied 1998
-
Sergeant, Infantry and Guerrilla Tactics, Weapons Section - Mortars, 50 Caliber
-
Machine Guns, Flame Throwers, Rocket Launchers, Small Arms.
-
Senior H2HC & Traditional Instructor for (IAMA)
-
The International Association of Martial Artists
-
Pilot Land / Sea. 15 type aircraft Land/Sea, Complex, Instrument Rated
-
Expert Marksman
-
Law Enforcement Trainer ASLET, and Monodnock PR-24 Baton (Secret Service, FBI, State Police, Municipal Police, Security Teams)
-
Scuba / Skin / Spear / Master Diver.
-
Senior H2HC & Traditional Instructor for (IAMA),The International Association of Martial Artists
Educational:
-
B.A. Rutgers University
-
Dale Carnegie Programs
-
Multiple Sales/Marketing Programs and Business Courses
-
Industrial Design Courses.
-
Acting Instruction for Film Industry-Private Maurice Dunn, Penny Hirsch and HB Studios.
Occupational:
-
Owner/Operator U.S.A. Karate Defense
-
Sport Training Centers Career Martial Artist
-
Competitive Fighter, Trainer, Promoter
-
Product Designer and Developer
-
Author
-
Columnist
-
Video Producer
-
Entrepreneur
-
Industry Consultant (Business, Franchise, Training, Product Development)
-
Endorsements
-
Projects for Film Industry-Acting (SAG), Choreography, Casting, Stunt Fighting.
Offices:
-
President, International Association of Martial Artists.
-
Chief Instructor/Owner, U.S.A. Karate/Defense/Sport Training Centers
-
President/Owner, Alexander Search Associates, an Executive Recruitment Firm
-
Executive Vice President, Bill Miller Associates, Health Care Executive Recruitment
Titles:
-
Undefeated Contact Karate Fighter (documented/referenced)
-
First Karate Bare Knuckle Champion in U.S.and North America
-
Mas Oyama First Karate Bare Knuckle Canadian Champion, Canada/North America
-
Mas Tsuruoka First Annual “Sport” Karate Championships Promoter in U.S.
-
First Kick Boxing Promoter in U.S. - 1972
-
First Promoter, Martial Arts Seminars in U.S. - 1974
Association Memberships:
-
Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
-
International Association of Martial Artists (IAMA)
-
World Karate Union (WKU), Senior Board Member
-
Australasian Martial Arts Association
-
United States Karate Association (USKA)
-
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
-
National Rifle Association (NRA)
-
National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
Media Experience/Coverage:
-
Movies - Feature Films with Lou Gossett Jr. "Gideon Oliver",
-
Feature Film with Michael Dudikoff "Avenging Force"
-
Acting, Choreography, Casting, Stunt Fighting
-
Magazines - Subject material for many International Karate/Martial Arts Publications
-
Newspapers - Variety of topical subject matter for articles throughout the years concerning Personalities, events, information, achievements
-
Television - Many appearances on Network and Cable Talk Shows, Game Shows as Guest, Demonstrations, Events, Informational
-
Radio - Interviews and Commentaries on may Shows local and syndicated
-
Author - Unarmed & Dangerous, 132 Page Training Manual Hand to Hand Combat and Defense System
-
Magazine - and Newspaper articles Internationally on Traditional Martial Arts / Self Defense and related subject matter
-
Producer - Over 20 Self Defense, Hand to Hand Combat, and Traditional Martial Arts Training, Special Events and Martial Arts U.S. History Videos marketed worldwide
-
Product / Design Development - Kick Boxing Equipment (Gloves, Boots, Head Gear), Electronic Punching Boards
Testimonials:
-
General James Jones, 32nd Commandant, United States Marine Corps: "Mr. Alexander, you are certainly a Special Subject Matter Expert (Close Combat) to say the least."
-
Bob Young, Black Belt Magazine 12/04: “Alexanders Defensive Systems are respected as one of the most effective systems of the modern era.”
-
Black Belt Magazine: “Alexander is “The Hammer of Isshinryu”, “John Wayne of the Martial Arts.”
-
Grand Master Harold Long, Patriarch Isshinryu Karate: "Gary Alexander is the Best Isshinryu Fighter that has ever been on the North American continent"
-
Martial Arts Publisher, Al Weiss: "Alexander was regarded as the Best Fighter in the Country", "Alexander is still an incredibly powerful Force in Karate."
-
Ed McGrath, 10th Dan, Don Nagles Isshinryu Captain U.S.M.C. Ret.: "I have witnessed Gary Alexander formulate one of the most awesome Retaliatory Forces in Karate."
-
Rick Lenchus USMC 1957-forever 10th Dan Founder of Legend Martial Arts" 1/05: "Not only was I present at ringside when Gary Alexander kicked butt in 1962 Madison Square Garden winning the First Real Open blood and guts championship, but I am proud to say we all can rest easy with my brother Marine guarding our country, and teaching our fighting men and women. Semper Fi!"
-
Shihan Larry Isaac, 9th Dan USMC ret.: “Shihan Alexander, you are the last of a dying breed of true Karate-ka.”
-
Leon Wright, Gunny/Sgt U.S.M.C. Khandahar, Afghanistan, 1/04: “I just showed the students I teach here (Marines-Khandahar, Afghanistan) your Video, and they were amazed on how you move. And I told them that this is reality fighting and not play fighting these techniques are what works. Shihan Alexander is one of the Pioneers of the Martial Arts in The US and he is a good friend of mine. And he is also a Marine and we are all built tough! Semper Fi.”
-
Joe Lewis, World Champion: “Shihan, a Great Fighter, Teacher, Friend”
|
"
"