Sensei Gatling was born October 28, 1947 at Harlem Hospital in New York City, 54 years ago. He bagan his training in the martial arts when he was 8 years old. His first teacher was a Korean War Veteran and winner of the Silver Star Metal. His mentor then inspired him to continue training. He then furthered his training in the art of Judo. He subsequently studied the arts of Shotokan Karate, Hung Gar Fu, Isshin Ryu Karate, Aikido and Ninjutsu.Sensei Gatling is also a Green Beret Vietnam Veteran. He has taken his teachings in the arts and combined them to develop his own system of martial arts. The name of this unique and revolutionary sytem of fighting was then named the Toyka Ryu System of Martial Arts. Sensei Gatling has also invented and developed a training apparatus to assist students in their personal development of mind , body and physical strength.
Sensei Gatling's vast experience in the arts covers over some 40 years. He also has over 25 years experince in the development of his unique apparatus. Sensei Gatling's belief is that your fighting style will not inhibit his training apparatus..." from enhancing and fine tuning your skills as a student and assist you in making steady progress to your next level."
