Grandmaster Parker Linekin has been studying and teaching Martial Arts in San Diego for forty-three years. He is the founder - since 1972 - and head instructor at the Academy of the Martial Arts.

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Joe Meisner has been practicing Martial Arts for over thirty years. He has trained with Master Linekin since the age of twelve and holds a rank of 4th dan in Kenpo Karate.

Steve Elder brings over twenty years of mixed Martial Arts experience to the school. He has been training with Master Linekin since the age of seventeen and holds these ranks: Kenpo Karate (2nd dan), Phan-ku Ju-Jitsu (1st dan).

Laurence Carp has thirty years of experience in Healing and Martial Arts. He holds the rank of Senior Instructor in Yang family Tai Chi Chuan. Laurence also practices the art of Ju-Jitsu.

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Master John Clodig brings fifty years of Martial Arts experience to the school. Often a guest instructor in the art of Yanagi-Hara Ryu Aiki Ju-Jitsu, his clinics have practical applications in all the arts practiced here. Masters Linekin and Gilbert have been training with Master Clodig for the last 5+ years.

Cora Marsh has been studying with Master Linekin for the past four years. She is an Assistant Instructor for Children's Classes and along with Master Linekin, manages the school's administration and daily operations.

E-Mail Cora at cora@SanDiegoSelfDefense.com