Kyoshi Darin Reisler

Styles Taught

Sho Biyn Jiu, Kung-Fu, Karate, Muay Thai, Freestyle Kickboxing, Boxing, Aikido, Jujutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, and Tai Chi.

Currently Studying

All of the above listed styles.

Certifications

  • Recognition as a “Soke” via the Gelinas Martial Arts Society International
  • Recognition as a “Kyoshi” and a “Sensei” via the United Martial Arts Alliance
  • Senior Instructor via the Wu Shen Pai Chu’an Fa Gung Fu International Association
  • Recognition as a “Kru” via the Muay Lao Jang Wa Association
  • Recognition as a “Professor” via the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
  • East Coast Director for the International Kenpo Karate Society
  • Certified in Pressure Point Revival Techniques

Awards / Accomplishments

  • United Martial Arts Alliance- Hall of Fame Induction (2023)
  • Published- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Surviving the Journey to Black Belt (2015)
  • Advisory Counsel for the Style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu- United Martial Arts Alliance (2014)
  • Published- Move-A-Day BJJ : A Daily Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Desktop Reference (2011)(www.moveaday.com)
  • Martial Arts Health & Fitness Association Hall of Fame Induction- Soke of the Year (2009)
  • Action Martial Arts Magazine’s Hall of Honors Induction as a Master Instructor (2008)
  • United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Induction (2006)
  • United Martial Arts Alliance Instructor of the Year (2005)

Competition Record

  • I have competed for over three decades, with experience in both the traditional and modern martial arts.  Within the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a competition resume is often requested, so I will focus on that style here.  While I first began competing as a white belt, I have competed at every belt level in the art.  In order to keep things concise, my results at the black belt level are the only ones included in this section (Master 3 / Light Feather Division).
  • Highlights include:
    • 2016- Ranked #2 in the world- and the first placed American born competitor- with the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
    • 2016- BJJ Pro – New York and Atlanta- Gold Medalist
    • 2016- Austin Open, New York Open, Miami Open, Boston Open- Gold Medalist
    • 2016- No Gi Pan American Championship- Silver Medalist
    • 2015- Ranked #3 in the world- and the first placed American born competitor- with the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
    • 2015- BJJ Pro- Gold Medalist
    • 2015- Austin Open, New York Open, Atlanta Open- Gold Medalist
    • 2015- No Gi Pan American Championship-  Silver Medalist
    • 2015- No GI World Championship- Silver Medalist
  • A full list of my BJJ competition results (post black belt ranking) can be viewed by clicking on my IBJJF Results for 2015, and IBJJF Results for 2016.

Ranks Held

  • 6th Degree black belt (and founder of) Sho Biyn Jiu- with rank and style recognized by the United Martial Arts Alliance, International Kenpo Karate Society, Belisto Martial Arts Association, Valadez Kenpo Association, and Gelinas Martial Arts Society International
  • 6th Degree black belt- Wu Shen Pai Chu’an Fa Gung Fu
  • 3rd Degree black belt- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    (lineage- Marco Delima/Marcus Aurelio/Francisco Sa/Carlos Gracie, Jr.)
  • 2nd Level Kru- Muay Thai Kickboxing
  • 1st Degree black belt- Tae Kwon Do
  • 1st Degree black belt- American Karate
  • 1st Degree black belt- Gelinas Ryu Aikido
  • 1st Degree black belt- Gelinas Ryu Jujutsu
  • Cordel Verde- Capoeira
  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

Martial Arts Biography:

Let me start by saying the martial arts have been a wonderful addition to my life. I have been a student for over 40 years, and I hope to continue studying and teaching for at least 40 more!

I have been very blessed and have had the opportunity to study many different martial art styles. As such, I hold black belt ranking in multiple systems with different foundational emphasis.

In 2003, members of the Board for the United Martial Arts Alliance,under the direct guidance of Kyoshi Robert Austin, and amongst witnesses present at the time, examined my combining of martial arts styles. After physical examination, presentation of katas/kuens, kickboxing, and self-defense concepts, and after intellectual questioning and review, the Board recognized my system as unique, and awarded me the honor of founding a new system of study. Sho Biyn Jiu (translated as “First Understand Peace”) was formally recognized. This was the first time in the Board’s history that such an honor was bestowed, and I do not take that responsibility lightly.

I continue to train with instructors from around the country and advance the system, which at its heart, is one of peace. Additionally, the system has been recognized by multiple organizations, and I was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2006 and Action Magazine’s Hall of Honors as a Master Instructor in 2008.

I have worked as the Executive Director of the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of Hampden County.  I sat on the steering committee for the Partners In Prevention, a group initiated by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association; I was the faculty advisor for Tunxis Community College’s Christian Club, I was the Vice-President of MADD Massachusetts (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), and I was a member of the Hampden County District Attorney’s Task Force On Domestic Violence.  I am a licensed and experienced social worker, and, as a former police officer, I bring a level of personalized understanding regarding physical confrontation to the material I teach.

I have also had the opportunity to pioneer the Integrated Martial Arts Program with the Ludlow Middle School, in Ludlow, Massachusetts.  I have created the online instructional programs: www.hiatustraining.com (self-defense and urban survival tactics), and www.thenewdojo.com (traditional and modern martial arts programming).  I also run The Tactical Boutique which is West Hartford’s only gun store and shooting range and aims to educate and assist our community surrounding firearms safety and gun ownership (www.TheTacticalBoutique.com).  I have taught at the college level; I am the head instructor and founder of Plus One Defense Systems, and I continue to teach nationwide. More importantly, I recognize that I am always a student, and I look to Kyoshi Robert Austin as my mentor in the arts. Kyoshi Austin is the founder of the Mountain States International Black Belt Academy, located in Greeley, Colorado. He is the President of the United Martial Arts Alliance, and he is also a dear friend, who has traveled a bit farther down the path than I have!

I am thankful for all of the blessings that have been entrusted to me, and I hope you find Plus One to be a “home away from home.”