Grand Master Ron Van Clief has been studying and teaching the Martial Arts for over 40 years. He has appeared internationally on television and radio demonstrating his art, as well as at many colleges and universities lecturing on the subject. He holds a black belt or the equivalent in Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Aiki-Jitsu, Kung-Fu and Arnis de Mano and Zen Jutsu. Further he is a master of the Sword, Sai, Nunchaku and other martial arts weapons.

Grand Master Van Clief is a 10th Degree Red Belt and founder of the Chinese Goju System. Shidoshi Van Clief has established more than 25 schools in over 18 countries. He has appeared, or starred in more than forty motion pictures, made appearances as a stunt man, served as a policeman in New York, and a former United States Marine. Shidoshi Van Clief, is formely commissioner of the World Contact Karate League.

Shidoshi Van Clief continues to share his knowledge with his disciples, particularily during competitions. He has competed in more than 900 tournaments during forty years of international competition. He retired as an 8 times U.S. Champion, and most notable, he's a 5 times World Champion.

In 1994 he fought in the Ulitimate Fighting Championship IV, at the age of 51 against the undeafeted Champion Joyce Gracie. Grandmaster Ron Van Clief competed in many unlimited matches in Asia to prove his system as the ultimate martial arts concept.

While living in the Caymen Island, he was the Chief Instructor for the Royal Cayman Island Police Department. He was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall Fame and received the Life Time Achievement Award in 1995.
Shidoshi Ron Van Clief gives frequent demostrations, seminars, and lectures throughout the world and serves as technical advisor to the United State Secret Service.