Grandmaster David Padgett

MAA-I U.S. Representative, President of the International Genkotsu-Ryu Honbu Federation.

Born 1967, In the State of Indiana, United States of America. Started His Martial Arts training at the age of 9. Has studied karate, kenjutsu, aikido, aikijutsu, escrima, bojutsu, jojutsu and Bujutsu.

Currently Hold the title of Soke of Genkotsu-Ryu JuJutsu, and a 6th Dan in Shotokan Karate.

Grandmaster Padgett is a very active teacher and is known to travel quite a bit, putting on seminars and spreading the word of the Martial Arts Association-International throughout his travels.