My name is Richard Maynard. I have been in the martial arts for thirty-seven years.

My training began in September of 1979 with traditional Tae Kwon Do. I joined the Army in 1988 serving twenty-three years. During the military I was able to train with other martial artist in various systems.

I have had formal training in

Koto-Su Ha Shito-ryu under Joseph R. Ruiz

Tae kwon do under Roy Magness

Uechi-ryu under Bill Harris

Kajukenbo under Walter Andrae

Tang Soo Do under Robert Valentine