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About
1963: Studied Martial Arts with Jay Gluck; author of popular Martial Arts book "Zen Combat".
1969-71: Studied Uechi-ryu Karate with Professor Freeman at the University of Rhode Island; Wakefield Dojo.
1971-1972: Studied Uechi-ryu Karate at Matteson Academy in Providence Rhode Island, with Sensei Earl.
1982: Joined Isshinryu World Karate Association.
1984: Received certification in techniques of Arnis Lanada by Amante P. Marinas.
1984: Received certification in Vee Jitsu Te by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master
1985: Received certification in Vee Jitsu Te by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master
1985/July: Received special training by Master Shimabuku in Norwalk Ct.
1986: Awarded Shodan in Isshinryu Karate by Professor Edward A. Brown, and Master Kichiro Shimabuku.
1986: Received certification in Sikaran by Master Militon C. Geronimo.
1987: Received Nidan (second dan) in Isshinryu Karate.
1988: Studied with Angi Uezu; 8th Dan.
1989: Received certificate in Judo by Professor Edward A. Brown.
1989; November 18th; received Shodan Certification in Vee-Arnis Jitsu by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master.
1989:Received Sandan (third dan) in Isshinryu Karate.
1990: Received certification in Hand to Hand Combat by Professor Edward A. Brown.
1991: Received Yo-dan (fourth dan) in Isshinryu Karate & Chairo-Kan Bushi Shindo.
1993: Received advanced certification in Vee-Arnis Jitsu by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master.
1994: Received Shodan Certification in Visitation Kuntao-Arnis by Edward A. Brown.
1994: Received Go-dan (5th dan) Certification in Isshinryu Karate and Chairo-Kan Bushi Shindo.
1996: Received Roku-dan (6th dan) Certification in Isshinryu Karate and Chairo-Kan Bushi Shindo.
1997: Opened Old Greenwich Karate school.
1969-71: Studied Uechi-ryu Karate with Professor Freeman at the University of Rhode Island; Wakefield Dojo.
1971-1972: Studied Uechi-ryu Karate at Matteson Academy in Providence Rhode Island, with Sensei Earl.
1982: Joined Isshinryu World Karate Association.
1984: Received certification in techniques of Arnis Lanada by Amante P. Marinas.
1984: Received certification in Vee Jitsu Te by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master
1985: Received certification in Vee Jitsu Te by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master
1985/July: Received special training by Master Shimabuku in Norwalk Ct.
1986: Awarded Shodan in Isshinryu Karate by Professor Edward A. Brown, and Master Kichiro Shimabuku.
1986: Received certification in Sikaran by Master Militon C. Geronimo.
1987: Received Nidan (second dan) in Isshinryu Karate.
1988: Studied with Angi Uezu; 8th Dan.
1989: Received certificate in Judo by Professor Edward A. Brown.
1989; November 18th; received Shodan Certification in Vee-Arnis Jitsu by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master.
1989:Received Sandan (third dan) in Isshinryu Karate.
1990: Received certification in Hand to Hand Combat by Professor Edward A. Brown.
1991: Received Yo-dan (fourth dan) in Isshinryu Karate & Chairo-Kan Bushi Shindo.
1993: Received advanced certification in Vee-Arnis Jitsu by Professor Florendo M. Visitation; Supreme Grand Master.
1994: Received Shodan Certification in Visitation Kuntao-Arnis by Edward A. Brown.
1994: Received Go-dan (5th dan) Certification in Isshinryu Karate and Chairo-Kan Bushi Shindo.
1996: Received Roku-dan (6th dan) Certification in Isshinryu Karate and Chairo-Kan Bushi Shindo.
1997: Opened Old Greenwich Karate school.
Goals
To grow my art school
Haves
Isshinryu Karate, Escrima, Vee-arnis jitsu, Kali
Professional Experience
Sep 1972 - Present
Owner
Action Arts Photography
Action Arts Photography
Portrait Photography
Family Portraits
Child Portrait Photography
Copy and Restoration
Retouching
Family Portraits
Child Portrait Photography
Copy and Restoration
Retouching
Apr 2007 - Present
Owner
Old Greenwich Karate
Old Greenwich Karate
-Owner of Old Greenwich Karate. -Rick teaches Isshinryu Karate, Combat Arnis Jitsu, Kali, Escrima, Vee-arnis jitsu.
-Rick has a sixth degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate.
-Rick Zimmerman is the Founding Master of Combat Arnis Jitsu.
-Rick has a sixth degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate.
-Rick Zimmerman is the Founding Master of Combat Arnis Jitsu.
Sep 2007 - Present
Owner
Action Art School
Action Art School
Art school teaching kids and adults
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Business Owner
Action Arts
Sports
Business Owner
Action Arts
Sports
Education
1972
BS, University of Rhode Island
Psychology, Speech
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Psychology, Speech
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Marketing Information
Products / Services
Professional photography
Karate school
Art School
Karate school
Art School
Differentiating Factor
I cater to a discerning and sophisticated customer base; therefore all classes are taught by the owner, assisted by very well qualified instructors.
More about Richard Zimmerman
First Name
Richard
Last Name
Zimmerman
Marital Status
Married
Interests / Hobbies
Martial Arts, Photography
My Affiliations
Isshinryu World Karate Association
Certifications
Isshinryu World Karate Association, Professional Photographers Association
Awards / Honors
Best Of Gold Coast 2008
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