Biography - Paul McDonough

Paul McDonough originally started his martial arts training in Quincy, Massachusetts, studying Uechi-ryu Karate-do under Senseis Forrest Sanborn and George Bosworth (1989-1990).  After attaining the rank of Green belt, Paul discontinued his studies while working on a masters and doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology (FSU, 2000).  Always intending to return to martial arts training, Paul started studying Aikido at the Kansas State University Aikikai under Senseis Jayne Thompson and Jack Hayes, attaining the rank of Sankyu (2000-2003).  

After moving to the Dallas area, Paul wished to widen his martial arts background, and to that end started searching for a place where he could learn an integrated martial arts/self defense system.  Eventually, his search was rewarded when he discovered the Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense in January 2005.  Paul began training with Shihan Chamberlain in Gasan Ryu Kenpo and was promoted to Shodan in October 2006.  Paul also studies Heike Ryu Jiu-Jitsu and Kodokan Judo at CSSD with Senseis Jim Webb, Kamil Kuroda and Bill Parker.  In addition, Paul has recently begun training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with several of Carlos Machado’s black belt instructors, including James Brown, Robert DeFranco and Travis Lutter.

Paul is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington where he teaches in the Kinesiology department.  An avid reader, music fan and movie buff, Paul also enjoys travel and language; speaking German and a little French.