|  Professor
Don Jacob Founder and Creator of
The Purple Dragon Don Jitsu Ryu System
 ho
is he? He was born in Trinidad
and Tobago of humble parentage.
Who is he?
He has studied Martial Arts for four decades.
He holds a NINTH Degree Black Belt . Who
is he? He has fought in many parts of
the world and is a recognized international
champion in various fighting forms - e.g.
emphatic weaponry and multiple demonstrations.
Who is he? His work in the Martial
Arts arena has stunned his competitors and
fascinated his friends and fans. Those who
find reason to frown against him without cause,
also find reason to admire skills and ability
that he developed all on his own....
Who is he? He has appeared both
on National and International television on
several of the world's most influential Channels,
including ABC's Wide World of Sports (US)
and Trans World Sports (UK). Who is he? He
has enjoyed being featured in many sports
Martial Arts and Cultural magazines, such
as NBL Sport Karate International and Black
Diaspora magazine (US). His presence on the
cover of the British magazine 'Oriental Arts
- Karate' of August 1980 was an achievement
that will long be remembered.
Who is he? He has done videos and
starred in the leading roles. Some of these
are: 'Enter the Purple Dragon,' Battle of
the Pro Am Champions,' Australian Tour 1,2
&3' and 'Don Jacob's Fighting Techniques'
among many others. Still they pretend they
don't know Who he is? He has authored several
books - the most outstanding 'High Impact
Jiu Jitsu,' 'Purple Dragon Don Jitsu Ryu System,'
'Fighting Man's Bible,' 'Purple Dragon Franchise
Marketing Warfare' and 'Rape Prevention For
Women. He has had the benefit of being featured
in 'The Official History of Karate in America'
(The Golden Age 1968-1986) and Black Heroes
of the Martial Arts; as well as in thousands
of newspaper articles, talk shows and live
appearances across the globe. Yet for all
this, they still insist they don't know Who
he is?
 His
travels around the world have brought him
into contact with some of the leading and
legendary personalities of his time; Dr. Moses
Powell, Grand master Clyde Thomas, Master
Tusui Yoshitaker, Billy Blanks and Professor
Wally Jay of the United States come to mind.
Pride filled him when he was one of the first
three Caribbean men to be made an Honorary
Citizen of Alameda, California, USA in 1984,
the others being his students Anthony Thompson
and Herbert Norville.
Who he is? He was given the keys
to the city of Honolulu, Hawaii and to Melbourne, Australia. He was honored as
'The Unsung Hero' by the U.N.C. Government
who came into power in 1995.
 Who
do the foreigners say he is? Over
two hundred standing ovations for his work
have not spoilt him. He has not been overshadowed
by all his acclaim even though he truly relished
the ones at Madison Square Gardens, the Canadian
National Exhibition and in the Middle East.
Would it not astound anyone that they still
don't know Who he
is? The testimonials he has received
and the commendations that have come are witness
to the fact that he is indisputably the Caribbean's
most decorated athlete, and is ranked among
the top performers and lecturers in the world.
He was inducted into the World Martial
Arts Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio USA in 1991.
Who
is he? The Founder and CEO of the
world famous Don Jitsu Ryu System, he operates
and teaches one of the largest Martial Arts
institutions in the world.
 Who
is he? He is Professor Don Jacob,
Trinidad and Tobago's finest Martial Arts
practitioner and therapist. He is an Author,
Instructor, Teacher, Motivator, Counselor
and Father. He has taught over 30 thousand
students in the Martial Arts. He belongs to
the rich institution of Mother Purple Dragon,
the Secret Order of the Oriental and African
Arts and Science. He is Martial Arts Extraordinaire
and an inspiration to us all. He is the one
and only Professor Don Jacob. He is happy
through God almighty to have done it his way.
Amen.
Written by the late
Aldwyn Primus
last updated 11/01/09 |
