Washido Studio Hapkido Karate School

Instructors

Mr. Merlin Eagle

Merlin Eagle enlisted in the US Navy in 1962 at the age of 17. He has a 1st degree Black Belt in Japanese JuJitsu, 1st degree Black Belt in Aikido, Red Sash of Kung Fu (equivalent to 1st degree black belt), 6th degree Black Belt in TaiKwonDo, Master Kenjutsu (Samarai sword fighting - equivalent to 1st degree black belt), Master Iaido (Quick Draw of Samarai - Equivalent to 1st degree Black Belt) and 2nd degree Black Belt in Hapkido. He has studied overseas in Japan and England.

Mr. Eagle has a B.A. and M.A. from California State University at Long Beach in addition to a PHD from NY Academy of Science. Merlin was a body guard for 17 years in Los Angeles, California as well as teaching select members of the Torrance Police Department. He also taught edged weapons to US Navy personnel.

Mr. Eagle has taught Martial Arts for over 40 years and has been in training for over 43 years. Contact Merlin Eagle at: eagle@washidostudio.com or (406) 375-0372.