Professor Ron Hill
Senior Advisor
Prof. Ron Hill (GM) began his martial arts training at the early age of 4, under the instruction of his father, who had studied martial arts while serving in the US Army Air Corps, as well as in Japan, Guam, and the Philippines. His foundation was built in Judo, Jūjutsu, Wrestling, and Boxing.
Through family connections and lifelong dedication, Prof. Hill trained extensively across multiple disciplines from Chinese, Japanese, and Korean martial arts traditions. From the age of 10 through his mid-20s, he actively competed in various martial arts competitions, gaining broad experience across striking, grappling, and mixed rules formats. At only 18, he opened his first martial arts academy and began his teaching career.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
45 Years Martial Arts Experience
35 Years Teaching Experience
31 Years as School Owner & Head Instructor
NATIONAL TEAM COACHING (USA)
USA Pankration
USA Sambo & USA Combat Sambo
USA Hand-to-Hand Combat
USJJO Ju-Jitsu
USA Grappling
USA Kenshinkan FSA
USA Sanda
PROMOTION & EVENT MANAGEMENT
Sanda
Muay Thai
Kickboxing
Grappling
MMA
Pankration
Fitness & Martial Arts Expos
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Former Advisor – IKF (International Kickboxing Federation) & ISCF MMA
Promoter – Sanda, Muay Thai, and Pankration at Arnold Sports Festival
President – International Wing Chun Sanda Federation
Vice President & USA Director – International Wushu Sanda Federation
President – US Wushu Sanda Federation
RANKING & CERTIFICATIONS
Holds Grandmaster-Level Ranks in Multiple Systems Recognized Internationally
8th Duan (Grand Master Level) – International Wushu Sanda Federation
Head of Ranking – International Wushu Sanda Federation (USA)