About
Gary Jones Harris
Hello, my name is Gary Jones Harris. I would like to share my journey for Self Mastery under the will of God. How I embraced a new and Godly reality for myself and all who are influenced by me. I currently have 20 years in the martial arts. I began breaking away from the tradition after the first 9 years. My foundation in the martial arts is Shotokan, Kick Boxing, Wing Chun, San Shou Chinese Wrestling, Thai Boxing, JKD – Bruce Lee’s fighting style, and Jui Jitsu.
On day, after building a training dummy, I simply began to create as I created I wrote as I wrote I tested what I was creating by demonstration, and sparring. Weeks became months, months became years, and I knew that what I had was very formidable. Before I knew it 7 years had passed and I had an original 7 phase self defense system covering all phases of fighting in a binder about 4 inches thick with a class of eager and very proficient students. Moreover, for a 6 year period I also devoted myself to the study of the bible. World history, human growth and development, psychology, philosophy, and an intense amount of focus on spiritual wisdom.
Throughout this 6 year period (because of the friends in my life at the time and my close relationship with GOD) I was able to devote myself to Celibacy. I let go of many non- essential things which gave me a mental and spiritual perspective that allows me now to be nearly immune to trends,styles,fads,and other material manipulation. I learned the most valuable lessons of my life during this period. The 1st is that there is one GOD (the almighty). The 2nd is fighting against a physical opponent is easy as in a tournament or competition. However the unseen is quite a different animal. I find the words of Aristotle appropriate when he said “I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is the victory over self.” This concept is extremely evident throughout the bible especially in Eph. 6:10 To sum it all up, martial arts has taken on a very profound meaning to me. The intense studying, the repetition of kicks, punches, combinations, blocks, take downs, sparring,meditation, and various other training all have become my outer expression of the inner battle. The precision, explosiveness,and thoroughness of the technique outwardly should mirror what’s within. My most advanced students begin to recognize these things without me even mentioning GOD or the bible it’s really remarkable what GOD has done through me, the word utensil comes to mind.” “Harness The Power Within and Without” Indeed.