MASTER GEORGE FERRIS
Master George Ferris entered the Martial Arts world in 1971 at the New Orleans Police Academy where he studied Judo. From 1973-1980 he studied the martial arts under a variety of Masters. Then, in 1981, he began studying under Grand Master Young Seok Kim, under whom, in 1984, he earned his 1st Dan Black Belt and began teaching. In 1986, seeing need to further aid the community, he established the Kenner Recreation Martial Arts Program. Finally, in 1994, with the attainment of his mastery in the Korean martial arts, he formed the Joong Do Ryu Southeast Regional Headquarters in Kenner, LA. Today, Master George is a 6th Dan Black Belt in both Taekwondo and Hapkido.