A retired Dallas police officer, Vought, Sensei was the 1972 National Police Olympics Karate Champion. In 1974, he co-founded the Texas Police Athletic Federation, an organization dedicated to promoting athletics and comradery among law enforcement personnel. The TPAF hosted the 1998 World Police Games, which were held in Dallas, with over 3,600 contestants representing five nations. Sensei Vought served as Head Official for the Karate competition.

 In association with his instructor, he co-authored "Common Sense Self Defense" in 1967 and has authored a book on Police Arrest and Control Tactics. He has developed street combat and survival tactics training programs for law enforcement agencies and was Head Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Dallas Police Department. Vought, Sensei is also an NRA certified Firearms Instructor.

 Shorin Aiki Budo teaches the integration of the highly effective hand and foot techniques of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and Japanese Aikido, combined with the severe aspects of Jiu Jitsu. Training in oriental weapons helps the student develop a unique perspective of time and distance as well as emphasizing coordination and balance. Techniques taught are adaptable to sport karate; however, emphasis is on self-protection and development of the inner self.

 Students learn circular and non-linear methods of striking and kicking, lateral evasive and off-line movements, body shifting, throwing, pinning, disarming and disabling methods. The student is also trained in the use of bo, sai, jo, bokken, and kubotan. Classes are fun and have a non-restrictive formality with tradition being emphasized in order to maintain safety and the integrity of the art.

 Vought, Sensei is available to teach seminars and private lessons, both in the Dallas area and in other cities and states. For further information he may be reached by fax at 972 - 416 - 0773.

Vought's Shorin AikiBudo
Carrollton, TX
Phone: (972) 571-9917
FAX: (972) 416-0773

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