Grandmaster Jody Perry would like to acknowledge with his deepest gratitude the following teachers, coaches and advisors who have given of their time, experience, wisdom and skill to contribute to his life:

Kung Fu - Sifu Kym Camacho

Wing Chun - Sifu Ben Der, Sifu Bert Rodriguez, Sifu Chris Chan, Sifu Greg Yau

Judo - San Jose Judo Buddhist Club, Sensei Alsutshi Ikemoto

Jui Jitsu - Relson Gracie, Cezar Gracie

Aikido -  Dennis Tatoian Sensei, Jay Bell Sensei, and Lynn Johnston Sensei

Sambo - Coach Steve Siroy, Professor Leonard Polyakov, Professor Pat Burris

Pankration - Tom Saviano, John Townsley,

Greco-Roman Wrestling - Olympian Buck Deadrich, Coach Charles Fitzgerald, Olympian Lee Allen

Model Mugging - Founder Matt Thomas, Teacher Judith Hess, Fellow "Mugger" Eddie Casper

Sport Jujutsu - Professor L.L. Cary

Powerlifting - Dr. Allen Kershner, Coach Gary Hunnicutt

Hsig-i, Pa kua - Sifu Biran Ollis

Coach Advisor - Charles Fitzgerald

Technical Advisors - Professor Wally Jay, Professor Willy Cahill, Professor James Muro

Spiritual Advisors - Dan Millman, Judith Hess