Dan Anderson He has been studying martial arts since 1966. He is a 1st Dan In 1970, and recently tested for the 9th Dan October 2012. This is the same as “Super Dan” On the American point fighting circuit. He was a 4-National champion rated time top ten Dan Printed of Two gold medals won at retirement in 1990 the Seattle Goodwill Games, and again in 2002 to capture a title at the world championships the 4th Funakoshi Shotokan Assn World Championships at the Age of 50. Other than karate Dan Also, a highly rated master in the The art of death of Filipino arnis. From 1980 to his death in 2001, he trained with Prof. Remy Prestas. He was awarded a 6th Degree Black Belt from Prof. Presas. the Differentiation of being the This art is only available to the western Senior Master. Dan His studies with Manong Ted Buot at Balintawak Eskrima continued. His most recent studies took place in the Working with Dr. Mark Wiley at Integrated Eskrima is one of the Filipino martial arts. DanThe “own curriculum” is what you call it the MA80 System Arnis/Eskrima. DanHis first book, American Freestyle Karate: a Guide to Sparring, was published by Dan Anderson in 1980. It became an instant bestseller and is still in print to this day. He has authored over 30 martial arts titles which you can find at www.danandersonkarate.com. His nickname is “Dan Anderson Karate”. “an instructor’s instructor,” Dan Anderson He has also taught seminars in karate, arnis and other martial arts internationally as well. the United States. He currently teaches at his school. Dan Anderson Karate School, PO Box 1463, Gresham, Oregon. His website, mailing address and telephone number are all ways to reach him.-665-8596.- This text refers to the paperback edition.