Shihan Jones is a Doctoral candidate in psychology and is the founding father (Kaicho) of Mushin no Shin Aikijujutsu Do and owner of the Fishhawk Martial Arts Academy. The academy is a traditionally based environment that best suits the precepts of the warrior spirit. Shihan Jones has studied and performed a variety of martial arts for over 55 years, studying Goju Karate, military close quarters combatives, Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, and Shintoyoshin-kai (American combat jujitsu).
He is a certified self-defense weapons (Kubaton) Instructor for Florida Sheriff’s and Municipal Police organizations. He holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology, is a certified Reiki Master, and an active member of IDEA Health & Fitness Association. As a career U.S. Army Special Forces Officer with multiple combat tours, he received the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, and the Legion of Merit for 31 years of service.
He has instructed combat defense to Law Enforcement agencies, civilian schools, and US/foreign military units, and serves as the clinical assessment liaison to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Threat Management Unit. He lectures on Life Skills, Mindfulness, and Communications, and specializes in Women’s and Seniors self-defense and the mental state of combat. Shihan Jones is MLO for American Budokai International and a member of the American Budokai Society.
