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Recipient of
two Hall of Fame Awards, as the Martial Arts
Master of the Year,
 and
a martial artist for over 30 years Farshad Azad
is a Senior Master Instructor in the art of
Hapkido. Often referred to by his Korean title
Kwanjanim, Master Azad holds a Seventh Degree
Black Belt in the art of Hapkido, Master rank in
Taekwondo and Black Belt proficiency in a
variety of Okinawan, Japanese, Chinese and
Filipino arts. An advance instructor with
International reputation for teaching effective
martial arts applications, martial arts
philosophy and knowledge, as well as executive
protection and personal safety, Master Azad
believes that all martial artists are members of
one family regardless of their styles and
abilities.
Master Azad has taught and shared his knowledge
with thousands of martial arts masters, and
enthusiasts in various countries including
United States of America, England, Iran, Mexico,
and Canada.
At an early age Farshad Azad began learning
martial arts privately from a martial arts
master. As the only student of his Master, he
learned the ways of protecting himself rapidly
against others. He soon learned the philosophy
of becoming a stronger person by developing his
mind and spirit along with the physical body and
using his newly acquired power and skills to
actually bring more peace between his friends.
 His passion for martial arts grew rapidly as his
martial arts training positively impacted his
school work and his general success in life.
From early on he learned to keep an open mind in
martial arts and in life not only as a sign of
respect to various martial arts systems and
instructors but as a way to live his life. He
continued training aggressively until
Farshad had to relocate to Lawrence, Kansas to
continue his pursuit of higher education. He
continued his martial arts studies in the old
and new systems of martial arts as he trained
many folks along the way including members of
the university’s football team. That is when he
started diversifying his knowledge of martial
arts even more by training in various arts at
the same time.
By the time he received his Bachelor of Arts
from the University of Kansas (KU) he was a well
accomplished martial arts instructor in various
disciplines as well as a seasoned fighter and
competitor in Midwest area of United States of
America. His education took him to California
where he received his Masters Degree and became
a member of the volunteer faculty of the
California State University, Chico. In that
capacity he created the first Korean Arts Clubs
and Curriculum for the Physical Education
Department where he is still a member of
faculty.
Farshad Azad is also the founder of Shimkendo, a
form of martial arts designed for adults and the
senior citizens. Azad created the art to help
adults of all ages to overcome mental and
emotional barriers to further develop better
health. He developed this art based
 on years of
studying healing arts from Japan, China, Korea,
Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Native
cultures of America. The arts credibility is
entirely self spoken as it has restored health
and rejuvenated the lives of so many all around
the world.
Master Azad is the founder of Realistic
Defensive Tactics (RDT) which was designed in
July of 1999 and developed over the years. RDT
is designed to teach tactical and technical
knowledge to personal protection and executive
protection experts. Mr. Azad is
also the founder of U.S.A. Kardio
Kickboxing Center and Certification program.
This certification course is designed to teach
athletes and personal trainers to develop
appropriate techniques and abilities for
training folks toward their personal health
goals by using martial arts techniques.
Kwanjanim Azad also holds Master Instructor
ranks in the following systems developed by Mr.
Tom Patier:
Law
Enforcement Survival Systems,
Family Protection Systems,
Know & Go Self Defense For Children,
Training For Life,
Last Resort Tactics, Deadly Force,
Last Resort Weapon Disarms, Counter
Terrorism,
C.D.T. (Compliance, Direction, Takedown)
Non-Deadly Force.
Master Azad is
recognized and has had the honor of training
with many well known Martial Arts Masters among
which are: Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim (founder of
the art of
Jung
SuWon) , Professor Remy Presas (founder of the
art of Modern Arnis), Sifu Lenny Vavalette,
Grandmaster Park, Ki Jun, Grandmaster Lee, Choon,
Sensei Joe Bueno, Professor Jane Carr, Shihan
Nishiuchi, and Dojunim Ji, Han Jae the true
founder of the art of Hapkido.
Master Azad is an official Vice-President of the
World Hapkido Association with branches all
around the world. He is also an official
representative of Dojunim Ji in United States.
Master Azad is chosen by Dojunim Ji to carry his
personal and martial arts will in future.
In year 2002, Master Azad was honored in Seol,
Korea by Grandmaster Lo at the Prime Minister’s
National Hapkido Tournament held the Olympic
Center in Seol.
Master Azad has also been a recipient of an
Honorary Award by the United States Federal
Marshals for assisting with their tactical and
technical training.
 In year 2000 he produced his
first Instructional Video and DVD series for RDT
with the title, “Pen, Mightier than Sword!”
where he teaches civilians how to protect
themselves in difficult situations with the
assistance of a simple writing pen.
In 1996 Master Azad was nominated by the public
and chosen by a Board of Directors as “a local
hero” to carry the Olympic Torch for the Olympic
Games in Atlanta, Georgia. He carried the
Olympic Torch in the streets of Chico due to his
strong dedication to community involvement and
activism. Master Azad is the first Martial Arts
Master ever selected as the “Local Hero” to
carry the official Olympic Torch.
Master Azad has been a member of the Academic
Advisory Council at the California State
University, Chico. He is the recipient of
Honorary Service Award from The National P.T.A
Council for his volunteer work with children at
various schools in Northern California.
He has also received numerous letters and awards
for his community activism and volunteer spirit
from the City of Chico, The Mayor’s Office, The
California Governor’s Office, The United States
Congressman Wally Herger’s Office, The
Assemblyman’s Office, The United Way of Butte
and Glenn Counties, The Ident-A-Child
Foundation,
Kick Drugs Out Of America Program, The United
Way’s Ron Palmer Community Service Award, The
International Association for Counter-Terrorism
& Security Professionals, The California State
Assembly, Various law enforcement agencies, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Chico, Florida
Cosmopolitan Martial Arts Hall of Fame, U.S.
Martial Arts Association, City of Chico Fire
Department, Sunshine Kids Program, Saint Jude
Children Cancer Research Hospital, Boys and
Girls Clubs, Salvation Army, Easter Seals
Program, City of Chico Parks Department,
 Marine
Corp Toys For Tots Program, Rape Intervention
Programs, Humane Society, The United Way
Individual Excellence Award, Educational Funding
Company, United States Martial Arts Hall of
Fame, and California State Senate.
Kwanjanim Azad’s Project Sparrow Program at
Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center has helped
many children develop positive mental attitude
and the ability to take charge of their life.
This program targets Youth-At-Risk and embraces
them with martial arts respect, courage, ethics,
positive life-style, positive values and greater
athletic abilities and skills to rebuild their
mental and emotional characteristics and to
further redirect their energy toward a
constructive life-style. Many people such as
teachers, judges, attorneys, social workers,
community leaders, school principals, religious
leaders, members of law enforcement and
community activists have referred and
contributed to the program by sponsoring
children. Master Azad’s Project Sparrow’s
success speaks for itself, as it has had 98%
success.
Master Azad is also the founder and the owner of
Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center serving people
since 1985. He has developed complete programs
for children (starting age 3), adults, seniors,
special needs children. Master Azad’s
curriculums for children with various mental,
physical and emotional disabilities have been
remarkable in their achievements in empowering
and building self esteem and finally rebuilding
physical abilities. His programs have served
individuals with various disabilities such as:
Hearing Impaired, visually impaired, Blindness,
Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention
Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity, Paraplegic to
name a few.
You may contact Master Azad (for seminars, rank
certifications, special programs, questions or
comments) by writing to him at
master@azadsmartialarts.com. |
