4 Roads to Martial Arts Success
Life history of a Grand Master 10th Degree Black Belt
From bloodied mats in the 1960s to packed dojos in the 2000s, Jim Butin has lived every phase of the martial arts journey. Fighter, teacher, leader, historian, and author — his story mirrors the growth of American karate itself.
Asked once what kept him going after half a century, he answered simply: “The students. Every time I see one of them find confidence, or achieve a goal they never thought possible — that’s worth more than any medal.”
Follow the journey of 10th degree Martial Artist Jim Butin from his start as a 16-year-old white belt under Pat Burleson through the Blood and Guts era of the 60s and 70s. Competing worldwide against top fighters of that era.
He shares the lessons he learned during 47 years of running a highly successful Karate school. Working with children, he realized that Martial Arts is a solution to stop bullying.
Jim also shares in details his unique fighting techniques that helped him win many tournaments.
Gary Lee... Curator of the Sport Karate Museum stated...
"No other man in martial Art history has had first hand experience in the bare knuckle era of the 60's. the 1st World Tae Kwon Do Championships, and the "1974 Dream Team" the U.S. vs. Europe team fights"
