A former Law Enforcement Officer and champion Martial Arts competitor, Grand Master Chiu began his martial arts training in 1971. He has been teaching for over 30 years. His students include members of several state and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, including the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement, Florida State Troopers, BATF, DEA, and the United States Secret Service, as well as members of America’s elite military units.

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Grand Master Chiu was a personal student of the late Professor Remy A. Presas, the founder of Modern Arnis. Grand Master Chiu was awarded his 9th Degree Black Belt in Modern Arnis on September 29th, 2025.

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Grand Master Chiu has done work in film and television, as well as numerous martial arts and fitness training videos. He can be seen in such films as Dead Presidents, the Discovery Channel’s Secrets of the Warrior’s Power and the World Wrestling Federation. Grand Master Chiu was also the security and self-defense expert consultant for America’s Health Network and Good Morning Tampa Bay.