CAMA - Bios

				Mr. Anthony, a student of the martial arts for the last four decades, is a fully licensed traditional Bujutsu practitioner holding a Menkyo Kaidan, validated by Nitta, Hanshi of Okinawa, via an issued Kyoshi document. As detailed within the content of this Menkyo Kaidan, Mr. Anthony is awarded full responsibility for the Ryu and all those that train under his banner. He currently holds the tested rank of Hachidan, 8th Dan, and a separately appointed title of Hanshi. At the time of the transfer of the Ryu to Mr. Anthony he was appointed the rank of Kudan, 9th Dan. He chooses not to use this rank until he meets the age requirement in 2010. Then, Mr. Anthony will officialy assume rank and title, as head of family. His martial interests in which he holds additional ranks (Godan, 5th Dan, or above) outside his parent style include: Karate-jutsu Iai-jutsu Jujutsu Buki-jutsu. When asked to describe his art, he simply states: it is forged in honor, rooted in tradition, and seated in knowledge.
			Personal Information: Mr. Anthony has over 20 years of well-rounded business experience on a domestic and international basis. He recently transitioned from being the Director of Homeland Security for a multi-billion dollar government contracting company, and is now engaged in private sector consulting in the area of risk mitigation. He has been very involved in the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, & Homeland Security process well before the tragic events of 9/11 and continues to contribute to the private sector, government and military. He is a sought-after public speaker and speaks frequently on the subjects related to these topics.

			Mr. Cutter has been training in Aiki Bujutsu Ryu for over 25 years and is the Successor and next in line to head the Combative Association of Martial Arts and the Aiki Bujutsu Hombu. Mr. Cutter holds the rank of Rokudan 6th Degree Black Belt. Belt Grading & Certifications: Rokudan 6th Dan - Aiki Bujutsu Godan 5th Dan - Pierce Family Gung Fu Yondan 4th Dan - American Kempo Yondan 4th Dan - Karate Ju-Jutsu (UKRMA) Nidan 2nd Dan - Buki Shodan 1st Dan -Tae Kwon Do ASP Baton - Instructors Certification for Law Enforcement Personal Information: Mr. Cutter is involved in Federal Law Enforcement (Sworn Federal Officer) and is tasked in safeguarding Critical National Assets. He has traveled extensively on an international basis supporting training for both fellow martial artist and the international military & law enforcement Community.

			Mr. Boyles has been training for over 20 years and is a senior instructor within the Combative Association of Martial Arts and the Aiki Bujutsu Hombu Dojo. Mr. Boyles holds the Rank of Yondan - 4th degree Black Belt. Belt Grading & Certifications: Yondan 4th Dan - Aiki Bujutsu Sandan 3rd Dan - Pierce Family Gung-fu Nidan 2nd Dan - Tae Kwon Do Shodan 1st Dan - Aikido Personal Information: Mr. Boyles is engaged at an executive level within government and supports our National Transportation Infrastructure.