Meet Your Tuhon
Grandmasater (GM) David McJimson is the Founder, Creator, and Chief Instructor of the Patakbasapakan System created in 2013. He is a martial arts veteran with 50 years of experience and mastery in various arts. He dedicated many years of his life to traveling to immerse himself fully in rigorous training.
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Our Founder’s Journey​
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GM McJimson started training at age five in Shotokan/ Ishinryu Karate, Capoeira, Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), Silat, Panantukan, and Jiu Jitsu Systems under Sensei Carey "Shug" Snider. He became a fully qualified instructor in 1989 in Capoeira, FMA, Jiu Jitsu, Silat, and Panantukan under Sensei Snider before his sensei's passing. GM McJimson's credentials also include 6th Degree Black Belts in various Japanese disciplines, and he is an IDF fully qualified instructor in Krav Maga. Finally, he is a fully qualified instructor in various Chinese disciplines, further solidifying his extensive experience and expertise.
GM McJimson’s guiding martial arts principle stresses that true strength comes not from physical power but from self-discipline, humility, and a commitment to serving others. He considers it an honor and privilege to be able to pass down his martial arts knowledge and experiences to future generations.
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"A true warrior seeks peace, but trains with purpose. As Proverbs says, 'He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.' (Proverbs 16:32, KJV)— so we prepare not out of anger or fear, but with discipline, faith, and a heart of wisdom."
— Grandmaster David McJimson