2700 22nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 phone: (727) 821.4097 fax: (727) 821.1326

Amir Ardebily started training in the martial arts at age 6. He opened his first martial arts school at age 16. After serving in the military’s Special Forces unit, Amir opened the current Amir Academy of Martial Arts in 1985. His training techniques reflect Bruce Lee’s philosophy of 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 38 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:

1997- Master Instructor of the year

1998- Best Martial Arts School in the nation

1999- Silver Life Achievement Award for training more than 30 years in martial Arts

2000- “ Master of the Millennium”

In addition, Amir has competed in the Extreme Combat competition on September 10th 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia. He defeated his opponent by K.O. in the 2nd round.

Other Credentials:

Honorary member of the “International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame.”
Member of the International Shaolin Kung Fu Association.
Board of Directors of the St. Petersburg Police Athletic League.
Certified police and defensive tactics instructor.
Certified private investigator with the state of Florida.
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