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About Shihan Bo Kimly and the Martial Arts Alliance, Inc.

Bo Kimly
Bo Kimly, Shihan, is a multi-discipline martial arts instructor from Stockholm, Sweden with over 45 years experience in many disciplines including Ju-Jutsu, Judo and Karate. His ranks and accomplishments include:
  • Ju-Jutsu Shihan, 7th Dan Black Belt
  • Former Kumite Head Coach U.S.A. Ju-Jutsu Team 2000 – 2002
  • 17 students have been National Champions, 5 Continental and 11 been on the National Ju-Jutsu Team
  • Charter Life and Board Member of US Ju-Jutsu Federation
  • JJIF Continental Referee
  • Vice President Of The Ohio Ju-Jutsu Federation
  • Member of the USJJF Technique Committee
  • President and owner of the Martial Arts Alliance Inc.
  • Head-Instructor and Founder of the Martial Arts Alliance Inc. since 1988 and the Ju-Jutsu Club at Ohio State University since 1994
  • Author of the Books Seiei Kan Ju-Jutsu Vol. I and II
  • Founder and owner of EFC, Extreme Fighting Challenge, first person to hold cage fights in Ohio (1996)
  • Coached several UFC fighters: Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman, Rampage Jackson, Mikael Brisbane, Wes Sims, Brandon Lee Hinkle, Mike Brown, Josh Hendricks and more pro and amateur MMA fighters
  • Law Enforcement Defense Tactics and Police ASP Baton Instructor
  • Licensed Body Guard, P.I. and Security Guard, over 20 years experience
Extreme Fighting Challenge Creative Columbus