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Hanshi
Larry L. Mabson





Head Instructor
USA Goju Organization







Sensei Larry L. Mabson holds the rank of Kudan (9th Degree) and is the senior student of Grandmaster William A. liquori, Judan (10th Degree) of the USA Goju Organization (USAGO), an internationally recognized system. He is honored with holding the highest rank ever received within USAGO and serves as the Senior Advisor and Policy maker and successor to the USA Goju Organization, at the pleasure of Grandmaster Liquori. Mabson is head of the Mabson-do Goju Kan Karate Association and founder of the Martial Arts Foundation. His Main location for conducting classes is at the Fort Lauderdale USA Goju Ryu Karate-do Dojo in South Florida. Sensei Mabson started his formal karate training in Orlando, Florida under Sensei Dave Swanson-- a top student of Master Liquori. In 1973 he was given the responsibility of developing the Westside Dojo Summer karate Program. On May 27, 1974, he received his Shodan Certificate (1st Degree) from Grand Master Peter Urban and Master William A. Liquori. Thereafter, Sensei Mabson became at Orlando's Southwest Boy's Club where he instructed a class of (65) students or more. In September 1977 he received the rank of Nidan (2nd degree) and was recognized as the lead instructor of the Bethune-Cookman College Karate Club. In December 1980 Mabson relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a state probation and parole officer where he taught as an associated instructor with Sensei Joe Lofoco 4th degree. May 1983 Mabson received the rank of Sandan (3rd degree) and continued teaching karate at Fort Lauderdale's Dillard High School, Hallandale Adult & Middle School, Bair Middle School, Lauderdale Manors Park, Sunland Park, Warfield Park and many others. Since then AAU, USAKF, FBBA and FAME have recognized him as a top state, regional and national kata and kumite competiteor, respectively. In 1992 Mabson retired from competition as a former USAKF Florida State Kumite Champion United States Southen Regonal Champion Member of the USAKF Team Florida, Florida's Sunhine State Games OPen Weight Champion Workld Union Karate Organizations (WUKO) member and ranked 4th in the nation in USAKF Open Weight Fighting.

Mabson focuses a great deal of attention on promoting and supporting positive martial art activities for local kids and karate students of all styles. He is the founder o the Martial Arts Foundation and promoter of the MAF annual Free Karate Tournament, which draws hundreds of competitors of different martial art styles (i.e. Karate, Tae Kwon do, Jujitsu, Kung Fu, etc.) from Dade, Broward and palm Beach counties not to mention increased participation from Central Florida, Georgia and Colorado.

Marbson is presently teaching with the aid of his black belt students at City of Fort Lauderdale Joseph C. Carter Park f/k/a Sunland park where he has been located for nearly 29 years. Since 1974 (when he started his first dojo in Orlando, Florida) he has continually worked with students of all ages. Mabson was the creator, promoter and director of the All Black Belt Masters's Cup Karate Tournament and Martial Arts Exposition -- a black belt only competition. He is a recipient of the 1995 Florida Hall of Fame 1996 Martial Arts Congress Memorial hall of Fame founding member of the World Brotherhood of Martial Arts and founding member of RAM Martial Arts Events. He is considered by many as having a great relationship and influence to other martial arts instructors and students in his community.





Accomplishments include



***1973 Student Assistant Karate Instructor, Westside Dojo, Orlando Florida*** 1974 Received the rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt)
***1974 Co-karate Instructor, southwest Boys Club, Orlando, Florida
***1975 Associate Instructor, Bethune-Cookman College Karate Club
***1977 Lead Instructor, Bethune-Cookman College Karate Club
***1981 Associate Instructor, USA Goju Organization, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
***1983 Received the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt) Head Instructor, Dillard High School Karate, Hallandale Adult Community School karate Program, Bair Middle School Karate Program
***1984 University of Central Florida Champion

***1985 Pan American Kenpo, Karate, Kung Fu & Tae Kwon Do Champion
***1986 Received the rank of Yodan (4th degree)
***1988 First runner up University of Miami South Atlantic Karate Association Open Weight Fighting
***1989 Received the rank of Godan (5th degree)
***1990 First runner up University of Miami South Atlantic Karate Association Open Weight Fighting
***1990 Florida Grand National Open Martial Arts Champion
***1990 USAKF Florida State Champion
***1990 USAKF Southern Regional Champion, ten south states of the USA
***1990 Ranked 4th in nation, USAKF open weight fighting
***1991 Overall Master's Kata Champion, Florida Grand National Open
***1992 Member USAKF Team Florida
***1992 Florida State Champion: USAKF
***1992 Florida's sunshine State Games Open Weight Champion
***1992 Head Instructor, Fort Lauderdale USA Goju Karate-do, Sunland Park nka Joseph C. Carter Karate Program, Warfield Park Karate Program, Bass Park Karate Program, Lauderdale Manors Park Broward County Florida's Franklin Park, Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park, Urban league
***1994 appointed Senior Advisor/Policy Maker, USA Goju Organization
***Founder, Martial Arts Foundation
***1995 Recipient Florida Hall of Fame Award
***1996 Recipient Martial Arts Congress Memorial Hall of Fame Award
***Founding Member of the Brotherhood Martial Arts (WBMA)
***Founding Member RAM Martial Arts Events
***Founder, Mabson-do Goju Kan Karate Association
***Member, Insternational Martial Arts Association (IMAA)
***1998 Recipient Grand Master Frank Ruiz Memorial Hall of Fame Award
***1999 Received the rank of Rokudan (6th degree)
***2000 incorporated, Martial Arts Foundation- National Chapter
***appointed as the successor to Chief Master instructor William A. Liquoris' USA Goju Organization
***2001 Recipient, International Martial Arts Association Honors Award
***2003 Cosmopolitan Hall of Fame Grand Champion Master's Forms Division
***2003 Received the rank of Shichidan, 7th degree and title of Kyoshi "expert instructor"
***2008 Guest instructor, pan American Goju's Black Belt Training Camp
***2009 Guest instructor, Pan American Goju's Black Belt Training Camp





Professional Work Experience




Private Investigator, Larry L, Mabson InvestigationsProviding investigative service to individuals involved in criminal, personal injury, civil and domestic cases act as a process server and liaison in legal actions. Monitor and managed pre-trial and active court cases as requested by officers of the court to inure proper processing. Administrate, coordinate and supervisor personnel. develop and manage new and existing cliental for the firm. Other related duties.

Director, Offender Job Bank ProgramFlorida Probation & Parole Services, Ft Lauderdale, FLResponsible for the development and operation of specialize public employment for the ex-offenders in Broward County. Duties involve technical and supervision of program subordinated. Evaluate and provide technical assistance to local service agencies for special groups and programs. Assist office staff in establishing working relationships with community groups and other governmental agencies to develop manpower-training programs. Conduct background investigations and reports as needed.
Co-owner/CreatorThe Entrepreneur Black Business Directory of Broward CountyBusiness directory designed to stimulate economic growth and development in the minority areas of Broward County. Responsible for developing operational guidelines employee manuals personnel management billing and other related work.
Job Readiness InstructorFlorida Department of Corrections, Orlando, FLTrain ex-offenders placed in program how to correctly fill out employment applications and other related forms to stabilize work and living conditions. develop classroom situations using flexible methods and techniques that stimulate employment problems and solutions of the offender. Canvass employers form private and public sectors of various communities in Region III and identify those willing to employ ex-offenders. Make job referrals though intake and counseling. Maintain necessary files and records. Perform work as required.



Social & organizational Affiliations (1974-Present
Member, Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc. Member, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks, Recreation & Beaches Advisory BoardMember, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreations District III Advisory Council Member, Zeta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Member USA Go Ju karate Organization Charter Member, Eta Iota Chapter, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity 1978Former member, Board of Directors, Broward Citizens Crime Committee 1982Former member, USA karate Federation (USAKF) 1990Former associate member, USA Olympic committee Associate 1990former associate member, World Union of Karate Organizations (WUKO)Former member, USAKF Team Florida 1990Former member, Broward County commissioner's Network committee 1981Former Treasurer, Kiwanis of Central Broward 1981Former member, Boward County Bi-racial committees' Criminal Justice Task force 1981Former member, Member Northwest Business Association, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1981Former member, Member von d. Mizell Republican Party 1981Former chairman, Legal Redress committee, Fort Lauderdale NAACP 1983Former member, Bethune-Cookman college Bands 1975-1980Former member, Bethune-Cookman College Chapter, Student Musica Educators National conferenceFormer member, Sgt, Orlando Police Explorers 1973
Professional Experience
Presently
License Private Investigator, State of Florida Larry L. Mabson Investigations--Fort Lauderdale, Florida Providing investigations service to individuals in criminal, personal injury, civil and domestic cases act as a process servicer and liaison in legal actions. Monitor active cases as needed to insure that the case's are managed and processed properly. Business Administrator and supervisor of all employees. Develop new clients and manage existing clients of the firm. Other related duties

Former
Director, Offender Job Bank ProgramFlorida Probation & Parole Services, Ft Lauderdale, FLResponsible for the development and operation of specialize public employment for ex-offenders in Broward County. duties involve technical and supervision of program subordinated. Evaluated and provide technical assistance to local service agencies for special groups and programs. Assist office staff in establishing working relationships with community groups and other governmental agencies to develop manpower-training programs. Conduct background investigations and reports as needed.

Co-owner/PublisherThe Entrepreneur Black Business Director of Broward County Designed to stimulate economic growth and development in the minority areas of Broward County. Responsible for developing operational guidelines employee manuals personnel management billing and other related work.

Job Readiness InstructorFlorida Department of Corrections, Orlando Florida train ex-offenders placed in program how to correctly fill out employment applications and other related forms to stabilize ork and living conditions. Develop classroom situations using flexible methods and techniques that stimulate employment problems and solutions of the offender. Canvass employers from private and public sectors of various communities in Region III and identify those willing to employ ex-offenders. Make job referrals though intake and counseling. Maintain necessary files and records. Perform related work as required








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