Amir Ardebily began training in the martial arts at age 6 under his first Sensei, Amir's father. Amir's training continued and he opened his first martial arts school at age 16 in Tehran, Iran. After serving in the Iranian military’s Special Forces unit in the early 1980's, Amir immigrated to the United States and opened the Amir Academy of Martial Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1985. His training techniques reflect the philosophy that everyone is an individual and each has their own abilities and system that works for them. Conditioning and flexibility are emphasized. His classes are designed in a fashion that will give both combative and non-combative training.
Amir has actively trained in the martial arts for over 40 years. Some of Amir’s Martial Arts credentials include:
- “Shaolin Kung Fu" ‘Chen To On' International K-F Association 7th Degree Black Belt
- "Vayma-Batto”7th Degree
- “Iaido” 5th Degree Black Belt
- “Kan Zen Ryu” 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Certified Muay Thai Instructor
- “Ken Doe” 5th Degree Black Belt
- Certified Jiu Jitsu Instructor ?
Awards Received from the “World Head Of Family Sokeship Council” include inductions to the martial Arts Hall of Fame in the following categories:
In addition, Amir competed in the Extreme Combat Competition on September 10th 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia. He defeated his opponent by K.O. in the 2nd round.
Check out this Video of Amir's early life in martial arts!
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Honorary member of the “International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame.”
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Member of the International Shaolin Kung Fu Association.
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Board of Directors of the St. Petersburg Police Athletic League.
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Certified police and defensive tactics instructor.
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Certified private investigator with the state of Florida.
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Certified hand to hand combat and weapon retention.
- Highly sought after for self awareness seminars on self defense for men, women, law enforcement, and all citizens.
- Former head of security for Gov. Jeb Bush
- Former Personal Body Guard to Gov. Jeb Bush
- Founder of the American Invitational Championship
- Founder of the Battle of Tampa Bay (The most prestigious amateur kickboxing championship in the country)
- Founder of Kung Fu Chen To On in his home country of Iran
- 1982 - Opened the first Chinese Kung Fu Academy in Tehran, Iran
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