Tree of Many Branches
Hsin Lu International
Masters' Council
Tree of Many Branches
Shihan George Pepper began his journey in the martial arts in 1970 in Okinawa Japan where his father was stationed. He studied Okinawan Kobudo, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Karate, Kendo, and Kempo.In 1984, Shihan came back to the United States and continued his studies in the martial arts. His experience spans more than three decades.
In 2004, after meeting Sifu Myrna Boyer, founder of Hsin Lu Tao Academy of Martial Arts, and her family (all students and/or instructors of the martial arts), Shihan’s passion for the arts, in themselves, and for preserving their philosophical teachings was rekindled. Joining the Shinjimasu Internationaland Hsin Lu Tao family, he once again began to instruct students while continuing his own path of learning.
Additionally, Shihan Pepper’s studies and achievements earned him the appointments of Regional Director and Technical I/C for Shinjimasu International Martial Arts Association in 2004.
An integral part of the Hsin Lu Tao Academy of Martial Arts family unit, Shihan has helped train countless numbers of women and children in the art of self-defense, a teaching that is dear to his heart. For Shihan, the martial arts have taken on a richer, bolder meaning through his membership in Shinjimasu International Martial Arts Association and through his affiliation with Hsin Lu Tao Academy of Martial Arts and, its parent establishment, Hsin Lu International.
In 2006, Shihan was recognized as a 6th Dan by Shinjimasu International Martial Arts Association. At this same time, he was awarded the Silver Lifetime Achievement at the Shinjimasu International Hall of Fame.
In 2006, Shihan Pepper also began his training in the Kilos Paru Paro Eskrima System under Grand Master, Tuhon Sal Moralez. In 2007, he was awarded his black belt (Guro) ranking in the Kilos Paru Paro Eskrima System.
In 2007, Shihan Pepper was appointed to the Master’s Council of Hsin Lu International in recognition of his martial arts accomplishments.
