Dan Anderson
Sifu/Guro Dan Anderson is the founder/director and head instructor of Andersons Martial Arts. New York City’s premiere training center for Jeet Kune Do Concepts and Filipino Kali, Muay Thai and Brazilian JiuJitsu. He has almost 2 decades of experience, both training and teaching.
JKD/ Kali
Sifu Anderson began his Jeet Kune Do/Filipino Martial Arts training under the late Sifu Terry Gibson, his wife Simo Cathy Gibson and top student Darian Whittaker, being awarded Level 3 Instructorship status in the Gibsons Martial Arts curriculum. From there, Mr Anderson began to train extensively with Guro Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee’s Protige), who is one of only three individuals certified by the late Bruce Lee to teach his art of Jeet Kune Do, and the only person to ever receive instructor certificates in the three arts Sigung Lee taught during his lifetime. Sifu Anderson is certified Associate Instructor under the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto in the arts of Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do Concepts and the Filipino Martial Arts Inosanto Lacoste Method.
Sifu Anderson sought out the best the world had to offer in the realm of street fighting instruction. This quest led him to Sifu Paul Vunak of the world renowned Progressive Fighting Systems. Sifu Anderson quickly excelled and attained the prestigious Senior Full Instructor status under him and is currently the regional director for PFS East Coast. Sifu Anderson also trained extensively under Paul Vunaks most senior student (and PFS co founder) Thomas C Cruse and became the first ever full instructor within his organization.
Muay Thai
In addition to his obviously extensive background in JKD and Kali Sifu Anderson has dedicated over a decade to Muay Thai, he has trained with Ajarn ‚”Chai‚” Sirisute (President of the Muay Thai Association USA). He is also an instructor under International Muay Thai Champion, El Khattab Abdel Krim.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sifu Anderson has trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with numerous world famous instructors, he received his Blue Belt under Rickson Gracie, his Purple Belt from Sensei Rodolfo Amarno and his Brown and Black Belt from World Champion Vitor Shaolin Ribiero.
Sifu Anderson is now the first ever American to receive his Black Belt under Vitor Shaolin Ribiero, and the second person in the world.
Other Experience : Filipino Martial Arts, Silat, Sambo, Savate
Sifu Anderson has trained with many notable instructors in a variety of arts ranging from Savate, Russian Sambo, Penjak Silat, Western Boxing and many Kali systems. Some of the most notable instructors he has trained with include the late Pendekar Herman Suwanda (Head of Mande Muda Penjak Silat), the late Edgar Sulite founder of Lameco Eskrima, Cikgu Sulaiman Sharif in Silat Seni Gayong. Pentjak Silat Bukti Negara under Pendekar Paul de Thouars.
Sifu Anderson has over 20 years experience in the realm of martial arts instruction and in this time has trained people from all walks of life. He has worked with members of several elite military units. His expertise has also been sought out by personnel from the upper echelons of law enforcement including members of the FBI, DEA, Secret Service and the CIA. As well as having an impressive Pro/Am record in Muay Thai boxing he has also coached athletes to victory in Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.
JKD/ Kali
Sifu Anderson began his Jeet Kune Do/Filipino Martial Arts training under the late Sifu Terry Gibson, his wife Simo Cathy Gibson and top student Darian Whittaker, being awarded Level 3 Instructorship status in the Gibsons Martial Arts curriculum. From there, Mr Anderson began to train extensively with Guro Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee’s Protige), who is one of only three individuals certified by the late Bruce Lee to teach his art of Jeet Kune Do, and the only person to ever receive instructor certificates in the three arts Sigung Lee taught during his lifetime. Sifu Anderson is certified Associate Instructor under the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto in the arts of Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do Concepts and the Filipino Martial Arts Inosanto Lacoste Method.
Sifu Anderson sought out the best the world had to offer in the realm of street fighting instruction. This quest led him to Sifu Paul Vunak of the world renowned Progressive Fighting Systems. Sifu Anderson quickly excelled and attained the prestigious Senior Full Instructor status under him and is currently the regional director for PFS East Coast. Sifu Anderson also trained extensively under Paul Vunaks most senior student (and PFS co founder) Thomas C Cruse and became the first ever full instructor within his organization.
Muay Thai
In addition to his obviously extensive background in JKD and Kali Sifu Anderson has dedicated over a decade to Muay Thai, he has trained with Ajarn ‚”Chai‚” Sirisute (President of the Muay Thai Association USA). He is also an instructor under International Muay Thai Champion, El Khattab Abdel Krim.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sifu Anderson has trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with numerous world famous instructors, he received his Blue Belt under Rickson Gracie, his Purple Belt from Sensei Rodolfo Amarno and his Brown and Black Belt from World Champion Vitor Shaolin Ribiero.
Sifu Anderson is now the first ever American to receive his Black Belt under Vitor Shaolin Ribiero, and the second person in the world.
Other Experience : Filipino Martial Arts, Silat, Sambo, Savate
Sifu Anderson has trained with many notable instructors in a variety of arts ranging from Savate, Russian Sambo, Penjak Silat, Western Boxing and many Kali systems. Some of the most notable instructors he has trained with include the late Pendekar Herman Suwanda (Head of Mande Muda Penjak Silat), the late Edgar Sulite founder of Lameco Eskrima, Cikgu Sulaiman Sharif in Silat Seni Gayong. Pentjak Silat Bukti Negara under Pendekar Paul de Thouars.
Sifu Anderson has over 20 years experience in the realm of martial arts instruction and in this time has trained people from all walks of life. He has worked with members of several elite military units. His expertise has also been sought out by personnel from the upper echelons of law enforcement including members of the FBI, DEA, Secret Service and the CIA. As well as having an impressive Pro/Am record in Muay Thai boxing he has also coached athletes to victory in Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.
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