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Name:
Jeffrey Redman Wood - Shihan / Sensei
Age: 55 years. Born March 17, 1950
in Augusta, Maine
Family: Married with 3 children and
2 grandchildren
Rank: 6th Degree Black Belt
Style: Mixed Korean / Japanese / Sport
/ Reality Self Defense
Time studying the Martial Arts: 33
years. Started October, 1972 at the age of
22
Hobbies: Martial Arts / Woodworking
/ Motorcycles / Gardening
Favorite Movie: Anything with Jackie
Chan
Favorite Song: Anything by Jim Croce
Favorite Food: Shrimp and veggies done
Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Tai
Favorite Maine Tournament: The Maine
Martial Arts Challenge formerly the Tao Open
Favorite Out of State Tournament: The
Worcester Classic - Wayne & Lisa Mello
Favorite Martial Artist: Horace Littlefield
and Chuck Merriman
Favorite Forms Competitors: Mark Shelley, George Turini & Domingo Lianas
Favorite Fighting Competitors: Mike
Clark & Tony Fournier
Toughest Forms Competitors: Rocky DiRico & John Jenkins
Toughest Fighting Competitors: Billy
Blanks & Wali Islam
Greatest Tournament Wins: All around
Grand Championship 1991 Maine Karate Classic
& 1982 A.A.U. Nationals
Martial Arts Goals: To share all that
I know, so that it will continue to grow
Biggest Accomplishments: My black belts
& their students and working with the physically challenged
Strongest Advice: Always strive to
improve your health, education and financial
future.
Favorite Saying: Technique without
practice is like a flower without water
Words to Live By: Honor / Confidence
/ Respect / Courage
The following are organizations, boards,
halls of fame, etc., that Shihan Wood has
been nominated to or is a part of:
Former Maine State AAU Karate Chairman - 9 years
Former Maine State AAU Full Contact Chairman - 4 years
Former Maine Tae Kwon Do Vice President - 2 years
Former Maine Jr. Tae Kwon Do Team Coach - 2 years
Board of Directors New England Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Member 1982 Maine National AAU Karate Team
Finalist Maine AAU Karate Championships 1976 - 1982
Rated by Karate Illustrated and PKL 1985 - 1991
Triple Crown Winner PKL Region #4 - 1991
1990 World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Promoter of the Year
1991 Caribbean Martial Arts Hall of Fame Promoter of the Year
IPPONE rated Weapons, Forms & Fighting - 1993 - 1998
SMART rated Weapons, Forms & Fighting - 2000
2004 IPPONE Hall of Fame
Winner of numerous Grand Championships throughout New England
Originator of the SMART ratings program
Co- Chairman of the SMART ratings program
Director & Chief Instructor of the Tao Karate Clubs with 6 locations
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