Formerly an Instructor (from 1995 - 1999) at the Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy under Sifu Francis Fong, Sifu Grantham also taught the majority of the Kali/Escrima classes at the Academy from 1994 -1999. Sifu Grantham has been training directly with Sifu Fong since 1989.
The following is a list of instructors with whom Sifu Grantham has had the privilege of training, but is inclusive only of those who have had the most effect on his martial arts development. Some of the training consisted of anywhere between 2 and 30 hours of private lessons, to 10 years of classroom training on a daily basis. These instructors are listed to show appreciation and respect for their open sharing of their knowledge and experience.
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Sifu Francis Fong - Single most powerful influence on my martial arts development since 1989. Sifu Francis has been very generous in his teaching over the years, and he has provided inspiration on many different levels for my personal growth. Truly a gifted instructor!
Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)
Ajarn Surachai Sirisute (Master Chai) - Ajarn Chai is the head of our Thai Boxing Association.
Amazing grace, speed, and timing.
Khun Kru Shin Shoji
Jun Fan Gung Fu/ Jeet Kune Do Concepts
Sifu Dan Inosanto - A man who has somehow managed to remain above the politics that runs
rampant in the martial arts world. He is an excellent example of proper
etiquette. In the 19 years I have known Sifu Dan, I have never heard him say a
negative word about anyone!
Sifu Damon Caro - Senior Instructor - Inosanto Academy,
Los Angeles, CA - Perhaps the best JKD/Kali teacher after Sifu Dan Inosanto. More
importantly, a genuinely gifted and open person.
Kali/Escrima (Filipino Martial Arts)
Guro Dan Inosanto - Inosanto
Blend System, JKD, Silat, Shooto, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, (too many to mention)
Sifu Francis Fong - Inosanto
Blend, Francis Fong Kali
Grand Master Bobby Taboada - Balintawak Arnis
Guro Damon Caro
(Senior Instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto) - Inosanto
Blend System
Punong Guro Edgar Sulite -
LAMECO (Deceased)
Gat Puno Abon Baet - Laguna Arnis Federation
Suro Mike Inay - Inayan Serrada Eskrima (Deceased)
Guro Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny - Dog
Brothers Martial Arts
Guro Victor Gendrano - Inosanto
Blend System
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Grandmaster Helio Gracie -
Created our system of Jiu-Jitsu as we currently practice it.
Professor Pedro Sauer
-
7th Degree Red and Black Belt under Helio and Rickson Gracie -
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - (We are a proud affiliate of Professor Pedro Sauer)
Renzo Gracie -
One of the most active fighters and coaches of the Gracie
Family
Rillion Gracie -
Brother to Rolles Gracie, famous family champion.
Ryron Gracie -
Grandson of Helio Gracie, new generation of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Jean Jaques Machado - JJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu
John Machado -
RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu
Rey Diogo - Carlson Gracie Black Belt
Professor Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti - Master
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Paul Creighton -
Renzo Gracie Black Belt
Jorge Jimenez -
Balance Academy - Pedro Sauer Black Belt
Alberto Crane - Gracie Barra Black Belt
Shawn Williams -
Renzo Gracie Black Belt
Eddie Camden -
Tiger Academy of Martial Arts - Pedro Sauer Black Belt
Kodokan Judo
Sensei Robert Byrd
-
6th Dan Black Belt
Alan Baker -
1st Dan Black Belt
No Gi Grappling
Erik Paulson -
Combat Submission Wrestling - a true encyclopedia of
grappling knowledge!
Sifu Francis Fong
- Sifu uses his amazing understanding of the human body
to move and control on the ground. He uses pressure point controls and
fantastic sensitivity and timing.
Tae Kwon Do
Paul Harmon -
2nd Dan
Harriet Steele - 2nd Dan
Harry Payne - 5th Dan
Dale Payne - 1st Dan
William Wright - 5th Dan
Master E.C. Ahn - 9th Dan