About Sifu Ray

Sifu Ray began his training at the age of nine in the style of Hapkido and was soon attracted to the high kicking style of Tae Kwon Do. Sifu Ray received his black belt at the age of sixteen. Since that time, he has spent a lifetime training in various martial arts and fighting techniques including:

Boxing, Chinese Gung Fu, Judo, Ju Jitsu, wrestling. Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Wing Chun Gung Fu, Savate, Western Boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Shooto Shoot Wrestling, Kali and Silat.

Sifu Ray has been exposed to Eagle Claw and Drunken Fist Wushu with Sifu Gary Toy.

He also assists Guro Dan Inosanto during the International Instructor conferences at the Inosanto Academy as well as assisting Sifu Francis Fong in the “Train with the Legends” camp.

His variety of martial arts gives the student a broad range of fighting styles and prepares them for “real life” situations. Classes involve students of all levels.

RCSOMA, Santa Monica , opened it's doors in 1997

Sifu Ray is certified in Jeet Kune Do/Jun Fan Martial Arts by Sifu Dan Inosanto.

Kru Ray is an instructor in Muay Thai Kickboxing under Master Surachai Sirisute and the Thai Boxing Association of the USA .

Sifu Ray is also certified to teach Wing Chun Gun Fu, Savate, Kali, and Western Boxing.

Sifu Ray is also a Reiki Master, is certified in massage, energy work, and has studied Qigong.