PLIMSHOF Inductee #28
Professor Robert F. Edwards
Professor Robert F. Edwards is the Co-Chairman of The Manabi Masho Federation of Martial Arts, Head instructor of The Huntington YMCA Judo & Jujitsu Club and a member of The Head of Family Sokeship Council.
In 1955 Prof. Edwards started his Martial Arts training in Judo and Jujitsu under Don Hutchinson who was trained at The Kodokan in Japan.
He competed in judo for 20 years and won many titles and awards. He has been inducted into The International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In August of 1996 was given a PhD. of Martial Arts from The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Grandmaster Sokeship Council and Sept. 1999 earned a Doctor Degree of Philosophy in Martial Arts Education. Also earned a Doctor of Science Degree in Martial Arts from The Regents International College of Martial Arts. He received a special award from the YMCA for the many years of teaching Judo and Jujitsu classes for free. In 1983 was inducted into Who's Who In Martial Arts.
Past Instructors
Prof. Edwards has studied with many martial artist in the past 45 yrs, including Don Hutchinson, 2nd Degree Black Belt in judo and jujitsu, Soo Pang, 5th Degree Black Belt in Judo and Jujitsu, Grandmaster Don Madden, 9th Degree Black Belt in Karate, Shihan Tracy Cook, 8th Degree Black Belt in Judo , Jujitsu, Karate and Aikido, Jim Bregman, U.S. Olympic Team, Professor John H. Casarez, Soke, 10th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu, Judo, Karate and Aikido.
From 1970 to 1974 he was Manager and Head Sensei in Judo and Jujitsu at The Huntington School of Self-Defense and Head Sensei, Huntington YMCA Judo & Jujitsu Club.
Current Rankings
- 9th Degree Black Belt Manabi Masho Jujitsu
- 10th Degree Black Belt WMAHFCSC Jujitsu
- 6th Degree Black Belt Judo
- 2nd Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate
- 1st Degree Black Belt Aikido
Education
- B.A. Degree Marshall University Teacher Physical Ed. & Language Arts K-12
- M.A. Degree Marshall University School Administrator K-12
- M.A. Degree Marshall University Vo. Teck. & Adult Education
- PhD. Of Martial Arts from World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship Council
- Ph.D. in Martial Arts from The Regents International College of Martial Arts
- D.Sc. in Martial Arts from The Regents International College of Martial Arts
- Website: Regents International College of Martial Arts
Organizations
- In 1990 Prof. Robert F. Edwards and Prof. John H. Casarez were Co-Founders of Manabi Masho Federation of Martial Arts, Manabi Masho Jujitsu System and Co-Chairmen of The Board of Directors of MMFMA.
- Member of The World Head Of Family Sokeship Council
- Member of The Board of Directors of The US Martial Arts Association
Martial Arts Dojos
Huntington YMCA Judo and Jujitsu Club
6th Ave 11th Street, Huntington , WV. 25701
Head Sensei Prof. Robert F. Edwards, 10th Degree Black Belt
Asst. Sensei Charles E. Jones, 5th Degree Black Belt Jujitsu, 4th Degree Black Belt Judo
Asst. Sensei Greg Michael 4th Degree Black Belt Jujitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt Judo, 1st Degree Black Belt Karate
Professor Edwards may be contacted at:
Huntington YMCA Judo and Jujitsu Club
P.O. Box 1884, Huntington , WV. 25701-1884
(304) 525-2039
RE1Judan@AOL.com
