Troy J. Price, Tashi
Troy J. Price began his Karatedo and Kobudo training in 1982 at the Columbia School of Karatedo in West Columbia, SC, under the direction of Hanshi Ridgely Abele. In 1985 he began studying Ju-Jutsu along with his Karatedo training. In 1997 he also began studying Baguazhang and Qigong; in 1999 began studying Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. Mr. Price trains with several nationally and internationally known instructors in the traditional Martial Arts of Karatedo, Ju-Jutsu, Kobudo, Kyusho-Jutsu, Aikido, Judo, Chin-Na, Wing Chun, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, Taijiquan and Qigong.
In 2004 Troy Price was awarded an international instructor's license to teach Martial Arts worldwide. He conducts seminars nationally and in Europe. Mr. Price has traveled and trained throughout the United States, Europe, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. He presently serves as the Director of the Shuri-Te Bujutsu-Kai, Secretary General for the International Shuri-Te Yudansha-Kai and head instructor in charge of the Ju-Jutsu division for the International Shuri-Te Yudansha-Kai.
Troy Price is a former member of the USA Karate Federation National Team Pool. He was a member of the first national kata team and second national kumite team to train at the USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has competed and medaled in many regional, national and international championships, including placing second at the 1985 United States Karate Association (USKA) World Championships.
Troy Price has authored a two-volume set on the Essential Principles of Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu and has developed a DVD series on Combative Flow Training, Kyusho-Jutsu, Karate-Jutsu and Ju-Jutsu. He has helped start Ju-Jutsu programs at Karate schools throughout the southeast.
In September of 1998 Mr. Price traveled to Mainland China where he spent 25 days visiting 14 cities and took a 4 day cruise down the Yangzi River. While in China he received instruction in Tai Chi Chuan and had the opportunity to practice Baguazhang and Qigong. During his trip down the Yangzi River he gave a demonstration of his Karatedo and Ju-Jutsu skills to a group of Chinese and foreign tourist.
Organizational Positions:
Director Shuri-Te Bujutsu-Kai
Secretary General for the International Shuri-Te Yudansha-Kai
Head Instructor in Charge of the Ju-Jutsu Division for the International Shuri-Te Yudansha-Kai
Memberships:
International Shurite Yudansha-Kai
International Shuri-Ryu Association
United States Ju-Jitsu Federation
United States Martial Arts Federation
Listed below are some of the martial arts instructors that Troy Price has trained with either via seminars, privately or on a regular basis. (No particular order)
Troy J. Price
122 Summerlin Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone # (919) 360-7224
E-mail: troy@troysbudo.com
Website: www.shuritebujutsu.com
