Discovering the
Bear Warrior
"As you advance in you Bear Musha-Shugyo (Warrior Pilgrimage), allow yourself to transcend the concepts and principles of warrior martial arts, instead focus on the journey and the lessons embodied in that journey." --
The Bear Warrior
For over 20 years Trent 'Kuma' Warner, has studied Warrior, Street Combat, Self Defense, Martial Arts and Fitness training. During this time he has experienced various forms of training, some of these are as follows:
Western Boxing, Weight Training, Body Building, Dynamic Tension & Strength Training, Isometric, Aerobic Training, Indian Warrior Training, Samurai Bushido Training, Wrestling, Shotokan Karate, Okinawan Karate, Street fighting, Dance, Tae Kwon Do, Sholin Kung Fu, American Karate, Aikido, Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Wado Ryu, Iron Tiger Shin Kung Te, dim mak, tuite, kyoshu, tai chi, Tamanegi Do, and Goshin Jitsu. As well as a host of weapon disciplines.
He has been involved in the security industry, during which he served as a security officer, on an executive protection detail, and as Head of Security for a major attraction in Orlando, Florida.
He has served as an instructor for Tamanegi Do Martial Arts, and currently is the Shorie of
Okii Kuma Ryu
and Head Master of Big Bear Academy.
He is the Co-Creator of Warrior Street Combat Self Defense, and the founder of
Warrior Street Combat/Self Defense Society
He has served as a referee and coach for the AAU Karate Tournaments, and during the 1st annual Inner City Games hosted by Arnold Swartzenhager in Orlando, FL.
He holds an AS Degree in Computer/Electronic Engineering Technology, and is a certified Technician.
 Kuma is Japanese for Bear, it is his warrior spirit name.. And It was given to him for many reasons. For example his physical presents, gentle deminour in rest, aggressive power in attack, and general love and admiration for this animal.
Some of the Bear Warrior's current endeavors include; writings his Warrior Manual, designing this web site, teaching Okii Kuma Ryu, holding seminars for Big Bear Academy, host & founder of Warrior Street Combat/Self Defense Society, and continuing his Warrior Training.
In February of 1994, the Tamanegi Do Martial Arts Association Recognized, Trent "Kuma" Warner as the Shorei of Okii Kuma Ryu.
And during 1994, He was awarded the rank of Nidan in Tamangi Do's Goshin-jitsu, and a Shodan in the following styles of TDMAA:
Bojustu Jojustu
Kobujutsu Ashigari
Suiejutsu Escrima
In this year He also received the Title of Okuden in Sokuseki. And He holds the rank of Sandan in Shinja Ryu of TDMAA.
In 2000, Warrior Sensei Kuma was awarded the Title of Tashi of Shinja Ryu, and earned a Yandan in Okii Kuma Ryu of TDMAA.
In January of 2001, O'Sensie honored Kuma Sensei with the Title of Renshi in Okii Kuma Ryu.
What is Kuma's Plans for the Future?
He is planing to contiue developing Big Bear Academy, create a Web site for Okii Kuma Ryu, Open online self defense catalog, an online Covert Security Shoppe, and a Warrior Web Design Company.
He currently has plans to develop and produce training aides, programs, courses, and products via video, printed material, and the internet.
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