Chief Instructor
"Sigung" Steve Watson
The chief instructor at Stone Ridge Martial Arts is "Sigung" Steve Watson, a 6th degree black belt under the Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute. He was trained by Grandmaster Allen Abad, a martial arts expert with more that 30 years experience as an instructor. Sigung Watson was promoted to his present rank and status by Grandmaster Abad and certified by Sijo Adriano D. Emperado, founder of the Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute. Sigung Watson is not only a certified Kajukenbo instructor, but he is also a combat veteran (Viet Nam) and a retired Marine. In addition to more than 10 years formal training in Kajukenbo, he has more than 20 years experience training Marines in physical fitness, individual protective measures, weapons and tactics, security operations, and close combat techniques. He has been stationed in many locations where one has to be alert to potential problems.