Master T.J. Short, I.M.A.C. Vice President. Master Short has accumulated no less than five black belts / sashes in various systems during his 28+ years of training including a 5 th Dan in Wing Chun and a covenanted 7th Dan Black Sash in Southern Shoalin Nine Animal System.
 
His record as a competitor is equally impressive with Grand champion awards at such prestigious events as the Battle of Atlanta, U.S. Open, Blue Grass Nationals, NBL Super Grands, U.S. Shuai Jiao Championships, U.S. Kung Fu Wushu Championships and a very impressive Grand championship performance at the U.S.A. World Championships 7 times consecutively. As a professional competitor in the Muay Thai he retired with an impressive record of 32 wins and 3 losses, with 15 Knockouts ? a record that the most accomplished fighters only dream of!
 
Just when you would think that Master Short had done just about all a man could do in the martial arts world, he continued on. As recognition for his high level of training, honor, and moral standing, Master Short was inducted into the U.S.A. Black Belt Hall of Fame by Master Stan Witz - The perfect culmination to a lifelong journey. 
 
In 1993 Master Short joined I.M.A.C. Due to Master Shorts loyalty and hard work he was appointed and still serves as the Vice President of I.M.A.C., and also serves as the representative of I.M.A.C. in the Central United States. Master Short's level of integrity makes him an asset to I.M.A.C. and the martial arts world as a whole.
 
The work is not done; Master Short continues to serve the Martial Arts world. What will he do next?