One thing that was very important to Jory as a coach was developing the full person, and this is no doubt his lasting impact on his students and those around him. He didn’t just view his job as a Martial Arts coach as one to “train fighters”. Instead he worked diligently to help his students become the best person they can be and improve their lives in all areas. He believed that mental and spiritual training developed the person, and in turn would improve their lives, and, along with proper skill work, would develop them in to great Martial Artists.
Jory was hugely committed to education, and in the later years of his life he was known to read 1 book a week. His favorite topics were military history, physical training and mental development. He encouraged even the young children at the gym to learn history with his monthly contest for “Mr. Jory’s Belt of Knowledge”; a contest where kids could do history research and the winner received a belt to wear all month.
Through his own dealings with PTSD, he became familiarized with mental training that would help all individuals, and worked to pass on lessons that would help people excel not just on the mats, but in life.
Our foundation seeks to honor Jory’s commitment and firm belief in education and leadership by offering a scholarship to a deserving high school graduate who displays a commitment to education and strong leadership skills.
Criteria can be found under the “scholarship” tab.