THE DEKIMASU ALLIANCE, LLC

Clay Worley is a veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and the Army; he served in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq where he was the first to introduce Jeet Kune Do Concepts in 2003.  An author and a martial arts training DVD star, Clay Worley has taught students of all ages across the globe.

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A ninth degree black belt in Dekimasu Shotokan Karate-Do and MMA with black belts in other martial arts like Taekwondo, he is also instructor certified in Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Ground Fighting, Jiujitsu, and Wushu Long Staff.  Formal training in the martial arts started for him in 1983, and since then, he has studied in Okinawa, Japan as well as the Republic of Korea.

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Prior to retiring from the competition circuit for the last time in 2008, Clay earned the Texas State Champion titie, silver medals on the national level, and top tier rankings in three divisions at the world championships that same year.  On the open circuit, Clay’s team won the Sword of Honor for outstanding overall performance at his last tournament where his individual wins included first place in black belt weapons.  All of this capped what had been a 19-year hiatus from the tournament circuit where he competed successfully throughout the Southeastern U.S. in the 1980s and ‘90s.

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Florida State University conferred a Master’s degree of Science upon him in Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies in 2015.  

 Jim Herrmann is a 10th Dan in Yabe Jiujitsu (founded by Yae Kichi Yabe). His line of instruction traces back to Master Seisu Quan Setsu. It isn’t clear if Master Quan Setsu was a first-generation student of the founder, but he started the Yang Ki Yin Jiujitsu Association International. Prof essor M.A. Gowdey was a member and a direct student of Setsu; Mr. Herrmann trained under Prof. Gowdey with Charly Hilton. Masters Hermann and Hilton ultimately crafted Jym Cha Ryu. Mr. Herrmann also studied under Dan Inosanto and played a role in a film featuring Kosugi Sho. “I spent 10 years training/teaching Pekiti Tirsia Kali under GM Leo Gaje. I ranked under Laken Guro and became very proficient in bladed weapons.” He was a feared full contact stick fighter and the lead stunt man in the move, "Pray for Death" starring Sho Kosugi.

Terrence Bowlin is an eighth degree black belt in Yabe Jiujitsu who started his training in 1979.  A 15 year veteran of the Texas Department of Corrections, Terrence has had to use his training to save lives against hardened criminals on the inside with nothing to lose.  He is also a long-time instructor of Pekiti-Tirsia, who has trained directly from Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje for many, many years.  His many decades of classroom and “real world”/”life or death” experience clearly set him apart from the majority of instructors in his disciplines.

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A published author on Yabe Jiujitsu, Terrence is actively sought as an MMA coach and personal defense consultant.  He is the founder of the Bowlin Jiujitsu curriculum and currently resides in Texas with his wife and their children.  In his spare time, Terrence enjoys practicing and teaching Medieval European weapons combat.

Kathrin Sumpter is a seventh degree black belt in Kong Soo Do Taekwondo and a 4th degree black belt in Cacoy Canete Doce Pares Eskrima with over 30 years of experience in the martial arts.  She owns and operates Sequim Martial Arts in Washington State.  A regular columnist for “Taekwondo Times”, Kathrin is also a very successful tournament competitor.  In addition to her many wins on the open circuit, she medaled multiple times in full-contact stick fighting in the Philippine Islands at World Championships.

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Kathrin has developed and launched multiple programs for veterans, cancer survivors, and citizens with special needs.  These martial arts programs are pioneering pathways of success for clients of all ages with concrete, measurable results that command respect.  Additionally, she has developed a proprietary curriculum for training children that is truly “cutting edge.”

Andrew Webb is a senior master in the martial arts with 40+ years of experience.  His black belts include 7th degree rankings in both Chinese Kenpo and Chin-Na (one of the four main branches of Tai Chi Chuan).  Based in the Republic of Ireland, Shihan Webb represents the Dekimasu Alliance as an International Ambassador.  He has traveled the globe winning several successive fighting championships in the United States and supported other organizations in the past.  Most recently, he was recognized for breaking over 240 stone tiles in well under a minute.  However, Ambassador Webb did not attempt this feat for fame.  He did it to help others in need.  Through his efforts, enough money was raised to repair a school in South America damaged by a terrible flood.  In partnership with Kyoshi Liam Gorman, Si-Gung Webb journeyed to Montevideo, Uruguay to deliver the contribution in person and taught martial arts lessons to many schools throughout the country. 

Liam Gorman is a 7th degree black belt with over 40 years of experience in the martial arts.  He owns and operates the Irish Shotokan Karate Academy in Tullamore, Ireland.  He also oversees the development of another school in Edenderry.

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Liam is a published author with experience in Kenpo, Shorin Ryu, and Shotokan Karate-Do.  He is an active mentor to many senior black belts of multiple martial arts throughout the country.  A successful business leader in the community, Liam also has many years of experience in site security for the Entertainment Industry.  Equipped with natural charisma and keen, business acumen, Liam is actively sought for his talents in teaching martial arts as well as major event planning.

Thomas (Titch) Hewitt began his martial arts career at the age of seven in Boxing. He pursued it steadily for 20 years. Then, he was introduced to karate in 1974 during an unarmed combat instructor’s course. He fell in love with the art and has travelled extensively for seminars. Titch’s 42-year military resume’ is also extensive. He taught classes in Lebanon Kosovo and Chad. He’s a retired Sergeant Major with nine missions overseas:  seven in Lebanon, one in Kosovo, and one in Chad. Titch has completed four marathons, became the Westmeath Boxing Champion, and the All-Army Champion both in the novice and senior divisions. He married Anne in November of 1971, and they have eight beautiful children,

Alejandra Vazquez is a senior martial artist with over 40 years of experience.  She was selected for promotion to 7th degree black belt in the Summer of 2023.  Alejandra owns and operates two successful Shotokan Karate-Do schools in Montevideo, Uruguay.  When she is not teaching students of all ages, Alejandra specializes in site security for special events.  As well, she is an exceptionally talented, professional photographer.

Alejandra is gifted at teaching students with special needs; this is a great reflection of her heart, not to mention instructional design.  Beyond the classroom, Master Vazquez is a natural leader in building global alliances.  She regularly mentors and collaborates with martial arts leaders from other arts, styles, and other countries.  Knowing her strength and vision, they step up to follow her lead in bringing great knowledge to the masses.