James R. Garrison - 9th Dan
Vice-President World Oriental Martial Arts Federation (WOMAF),
International Federation which oversees non-sport Martial Arts of
Asia President and Director of Pacific Rim Martial Arts Academy President and Director of In Defense, Inc., a self-defense program for
business executives and their employees President and Director of SAFE Program, a self-defense program for civilians 
Martial Arts History
Grandmaster James R. Garrison is the student of Grandmaster S.C. Kim, one of the
world's most notable martial arts grandmasters. Mr. Garrison's martial arts
experience spans over 40 years, having been awarded a Master's Teaching
Certificate as well as the prestigious Hall of Fame
Master Instructor, the Kodenkan Spirit Award, and the Most Valuable Instructor
Award, among others.
Professionally, Grandmaster Garrison is a licensed clinical social worker,
having received his Masters of Social Work from Portland State University in
1973 and a Masters of Science in Psychology from Hayward State University in
1971. Within his private practice, his focus is on stress management,
marriage enhancement, working with hard-to-reach clients, working with violent
and aggressive clients, surviving abuse, detecting alcohol abuse with
adolescents, and childhood development programs.
