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Hanshi Richard Dixon began in his Martial arts training in 1985 in the art of Goshin Jutsu. Over the years his training would take him to study several arts both traditional and non traditional origins. In 1995 Richard found a home at Sembach Martial Arts where he would earn Black Belt ranks in Goshin Budo Jujutsu and Motobu Ha Shito Ryu Karate. This was also the time when he would become a full time martial artist training six days per week often including morning and evening classes. During this time he would expand his training to include Aiki Jutsu and American Kenpo.
In 2000 Richard was passed joint ownership of Sembach Martial Arts from Sensei Gavin Southworth.
In 2004 Richard opened his second Martial arts school location followed by a third location in 2006.
In 2008 Richard Dixon was awarded his 5th Dan and permission to found the Unified Fighting Arts Association and Unified Fighting Arts Federation. At this point Master Dixon was running 4 dojos and teaching a martial art PE program at Rock Solid Academy to grades K-12. Master Dixon also taught martial arts program at Miseracordia University and guest lectured at Colorado technical University at the PHD level twice.
Master Dixon has continually taught a broad spectrum of martial arts seminars and lectures relating to various aspects of the arts.
Master Dixon has promoted a Distinguished and talented group of black belt students who have all developed as excellent competitors and instructors.
-In 2015 Master Dixon stepped away from brick and morter dojos to pursue a profession in welding. He has maintained his Martial arts passion and continues to train students privately and conduct seminars.
- Master Dixon is now the Head of Welding for Morgan corperation. He heads welding for 14 manufacturing plants and several service centers across the United States and Canada.
Master Dixon has written a welding training program taught across Morgan and even taught to several highschools in a -for credit paid internship. Master Dixon is an AWS Certified Welder, Certified Welding Educator and Certified Welding Inspector.
Since joining the NJKF Master Dixon has been an Ambassador for the organization in his travels across the United States and Canada and been the only person in the history of the NJKF to hold the position regional director for 2 regions simultaneously.
A proud member of the
National Karate Jujutsu Federation -
National Karate Organization,
Gansters Martial Arts,
Tong Leong - Pennsylvania and Delaware head
Zen Budo Kai
Master Dixon has received martial arts ranks and mentorship from -
Hanshi Steven Johonson- NJKF
Hanshi Steven Newman -Zen Budo Kai Karate and Aiki Jutsu
Hanshi Bart Ganster - United States Karate Organization Ishin Jutsu and Ishin Ryu karate
Grand Master Manuel Agrella - Jook Lum Tong Leong Kuo Shu Kwan
Grand Master James Martin Sr - Shotokan Karate
Grand Master George Elmer -Kenpo
Sensei Gavin Southworth - Nobushi Jutsu (Kumade No'Bushi Kyokai)
And several other instructors.
Current ranks include
Menkyo Kaiden No' Bushi Jutsu
8th Dan Zen Budo Ryu Nihon Karate Do
8th Dan Ishin Ryu
7th Dan Aiki Jutsu
5th Dan Jook Lum Tong Leong
4th Degree Black Belt American Chinese Kenpo
Freestyle Martial Arts 8th Dan Black Belt
FMA Muay Thai 8th Degree Trainer
Kombatan Arnis 1st Degree Black Belt
FMA Arnis 5th Dan Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3rd Dan Black Belt – under Gene Le Bell Black Belt John Donehue
Seitei Iaido Sho Dan in 2016
Shin Sei Kan Kenjutsu Sho Dan in 2021
Sho Dan GoJu Ryu Karate 2024
ShootWrestling 4th Degree Black Belt
Progressive Krav Maga 5th Degree Black Belt
World Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion Coach 2005 – Coached Grayson West
World Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion 2007 - Rio De Janeiro Brazil
National Wrestling Championship 1990 Bronze Medallist Sydney Australia
State Wrestling Champion 1989 Perth Western Australia
Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu WA Director 2006 to 2015
ADCC Western Australia Promoter 2016 to Present
Inducted into Australian Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2011 – Martial Artist of the Year
Inducted into World Karate Union Hall of Fame 2011 – Martial Artist of the Year
Inducted into World Karate Union Hall of Fame 2013 – Master of the Year
Appointed Director Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame – 2016 to 2017
Appointed Board Member Freestyle Martial Arts Association – 2017 to present
Appointed WMF Western Australian President in 2022
Team Manager for Team Australia at the 2024 and 2025 WMF World Championships in Bangkok Thailand
Appointed Australian Director of NKJF in 2025
I make a living teaching Martial Arts at my Academy in Perth Western Australia, working as a defensive tactics trainer for local companies and Government Authorities and promoting Combat Sports events in Muay Thai and Submission Grappling.
Purpose: The purpose of this document is to outline the essential roles and responsibilities of the NKJF International Country Directors. These Directors are critical to the global success and international growth of the NKJF. Their role is vital in recruiting and welcoming country instructors and schools into the NKJF family, ensuring they feel accepted, recognized, and valued within our international community. International Country Directors report directly to NKJF International President, Mike Andrus, Hanshi, 9th Dan.
Key Responsibilities:
International Country Directors are pivotal leaders whose dedication, initiative, and commitment directly influence the success and international growth of the NKJF community.
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