| Grand Master James Gonzalez Ph.D. Founder Iro Ryu Karate School of the Colored Dragon Dragon Karate Inc. |
| About Grand Master Gonzalez Ph.D. |
| Began his training in 1965 in Isshinryu Karate. Studied the arts of Yoshinryu Ju Jitsu , Yoshinkan Aikido and Judo under the instruction of Natoshi Nakayama since 1970. Studied Wing Chun Kung Fu under the instruction of Master Cho from 1972 - 1994. Studied Budo Tai Jitsu for over 20 years, Tae Kwon Do for 7 years under the instruction of Master Park. Studied Wado Ryu Karate for 8 Years. Has been a student under Master Rhee for the last 30 years. Former PKA Professional Kick Boxing World Champion with a 28-1 Professional Record with 22 wins by knock out. 18 of the 22 knockouts were within the first 3 rounds of schedule 15 round bouts. Instructor to Law Enforcement officers, Self Defense seminar instructor to Major Corporations as well as Government agencies. Founder of Iro Ryu Karate and Member of the WBBB and the JKA Sokeship Council. Iro Ryu Karate Sokeship approved May 16, 1990. Member and Instructor certified of the WBBB,JKA,Original AOKA,WAF,IAF,JA and the WTF. Personal instructor to celebrities. Self Defense advisor to Major Television Networks. Has competed in over 200 Tournament. Center Referee Certified with NASKA,FAME,Kick USA ,ISKA and Krane sanctioned tournaments. Founder of The School of the Colored Dragon, Dragon Karate Inc, Dragon Karate Productions, Dragon Tots Program for children,International Iro Ryu Karate Association and Masters of the Martial Arts Online Magazine. Grand Master Gonzalez has devoted his lifelong Martial Arts skills to help families in need through fund raising projects in addition implementing constructive training program. Grand Master Gonzalez demonstrates a passion for todays youth and the surrounding communities by implementing constructive training programs. He is a proud sponsor of the center for missing and exploited children,Orange county OC Club Business and Recreation partner, Partner in Education for Orange and Seminole county public school systems. A true leader in the communities in which he lives. |
Martial Arts Recognitions
| 10th Dan and Founder of Iro Ryu Karate 10th Dan Yoshinryu Ju Jitsu 7th Dan Isshinryu Karate 5th Dan Budo Tai Jitsu 5th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido 3rd Dan Tae Kwon Do 2nd Dan Wado Ryu 1st Dan Judo 15 Time Hall of Fame Inductee |
