3 Quotes & Sayings By James Fox
James Fox was the first non-American ever to be awarded the United States Military Academy's Sylvanus Thayer Award, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Military Academy to an individual who has contributed significantly to the development of military science. He is also an honored member of Phi Beta Kappa and holds a PhD in education from Columbia University. Dr
Fox began his career as a black belt in karate at age seven and became a full-time instructor at age twenty-one. He was also a national champion in karate for ten years under the tutelage of Grand Master Ed Parker. His sensei, Grand Master Ed Parker, founded Parker Judo Institute in 1975 with Grand Master Robert W.
Suggs, Grand Master John I. Chin, and Grand Master Robert A. Kelly.
Dr. Fox was the first black belt to have his name inscribed on the wall of The Hall of Fame at 10th Dan level at Parker Judo Institute after becoming a 10th Dan black belt under Grand Master Robert W. Suggs in 1991.
