| U.S.A. Goju Organization |
| Kyoshi Larry L. Mabson |
| USA Goju Organization Head Instructor, Mabson-do Goju Kan Karate Association Fort Lauderdale, Florida Humbu Dojo |
Sensei Larry L. Mabson holds the rank of Shichidan (7th Degree) and
is the senior student of chief master instructor Hanshi William A. Liquori,
Judan (10th Degree) of the USA Goju Organization (USAGO), an
internationally recognized system. He is honored with holding the highest
rank ever received within USAGO and serves as the Senior Advisor and
Policy Maker and successor to the USA Goju Organization, at the
pleasure of Hanshi Liquori.
Mabson is head of the Mabson-do Goju Kan Karate Association and
founder of the Martial Arts Foundation. His main location for conducting
classes is at the Fort Lauderdale USA Goju Ryu Karate-do Dojo in South
Florida.
is the senior student of chief master instructor Hanshi William A. Liquori,
Judan (10th Degree) of the USA Goju Organization (USAGO), an
internationally recognized system. He is honored with holding the highest
rank ever received within USAGO and serves as the Senior Advisor and
Policy Maker and successor to the USA Goju Organization, at the
pleasure of Hanshi Liquori.
Mabson is head of the Mabson-do Goju Kan Karate Association and
founder of the Martial Arts Foundation. His main location for conducting
classes is at the Fort Lauderdale USA Goju Ryu Karate-do Dojo in South
Florida.
Sensei Mabson started his formal karate training in Orlando, Florida under Sensei Dave Swanson
-- a top student of Master Liquori. In 1973 he was given the responsibility of developing the
Westside Dojo Summer Karate Program. On May 27, 1974 he received his Shodan Certificate (1st
degree) from Grand Master Peter Urban and Master William A. Liquori. Thereafter, Sensei Mabson
became a co-instructor at Orlando's Southwest Boy's Club where he instructed a class of (65)
students or more. In September 1977 he received the rank of Nidan (2nd degree) and was
recognized as the lead instructor of the Bethune-Cookman College Karate Club.
In December 1980 Mabson relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While working with the Florida
Probation and Parole Services there he taught local classes as an associate instructor with then
lead instructor Sensei Joe Lofoco, 4th degree. May 1983 Mabson received the rank of Sandan
(3rd degree) and continued teaching karate at Fort Lauderdale’s Dillard High School, Hallandale
Adult & Middle School, Bair Middle School, Lauderdale Manors Park, Sunland Park, Warfield Park
and many others. Since then AAU, USAKF, FBBA and FAME have recognized him as a top state,
regional and national kata and kumite competitor, respectively. In 1992 Mabson retired from
competition as a former USAKF Florida State Kumite Champion; United States Southern Regional
Champion; Member of the USAKF Team Florida, Florida's Sunshine State Games Open Weight
Champion; World Union Karate Organizations (WUKO) member and ranked 4th in the nation in
USAKF Open Weight Fighting.
-- a top student of Master Liquori. In 1973 he was given the responsibility of developing the
Westside Dojo Summer Karate Program. On May 27, 1974 he received his Shodan Certificate (1st
degree) from Grand Master Peter Urban and Master William A. Liquori. Thereafter, Sensei Mabson
became a co-instructor at Orlando's Southwest Boy's Club where he instructed a class of (65)
students or more. In September 1977 he received the rank of Nidan (2nd degree) and was
recognized as the lead instructor of the Bethune-Cookman College Karate Club.
In December 1980 Mabson relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While working with the Florida
Probation and Parole Services there he taught local classes as an associate instructor with then
lead instructor Sensei Joe Lofoco, 4th degree. May 1983 Mabson received the rank of Sandan
(3rd degree) and continued teaching karate at Fort Lauderdale’s Dillard High School, Hallandale
Adult & Middle School, Bair Middle School, Lauderdale Manors Park, Sunland Park, Warfield Park
and many others. Since then AAU, USAKF, FBBA and FAME have recognized him as a top state,
regional and national kata and kumite competitor, respectively. In 1992 Mabson retired from
competition as a former USAKF Florida State Kumite Champion; United States Southern Regional
Champion; Member of the USAKF Team Florida, Florida's Sunshine State Games Open Weight
Champion; World Union Karate Organizations (WUKO) member and ranked 4th in the nation in
USAKF Open Weight Fighting.
Mabson focuses a great deal of attention on promoting and supporting
positive martial art activities for local kids and karate students of all styles.
He is the founder of the Martial Arts Foundation and promoter of the MAF
annual Free Karate Tournament, which draws hundreds of competitors of
different martial art styles (i.e. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Kung Fu, etc.)
from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties not to mention increased
participation from Central Florida, Georgia and Colorado.
positive martial art activities for local kids and karate students of all styles.
He is the founder of the Martial Arts Foundation and promoter of the MAF
annual Free Karate Tournament, which draws hundreds of competitors of
different martial art styles (i.e. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Kung Fu, etc.)
from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties not to mention increased
participation from Central Florida, Georgia and Colorado.
Mabson is presently teaching with the aid of his black belt students at City of Fort
Lauderdale Joseph C. Carter Park f/k/a Sunland Park where he has been located for
nearly 29 years. Since 1974 [when he started his first dojo in Orlando, Florida] he has
continually worked with students of all ages. Mabson was the creator, promoter and
director of the All Black Belt Master's Cup Karate Tournament and Martial Arts Exposition
-- a black belt only competition. He is a recipient of the 1995 Florida Hall of Fame; 1996
Martial Arts Congress Memorial Hall of Fame; founding member of the World
Brotherhood of Martial Arts; and founding member of RAM Martial Arts Events. He is
considered by many as having a great relationship and influence to other martial arts
instructors and students in his community.
Lauderdale Joseph C. Carter Park f/k/a Sunland Park where he has been located for
nearly 29 years. Since 1974 [when he started his first dojo in Orlando, Florida] he has
continually worked with students of all ages. Mabson was the creator, promoter and
director of the All Black Belt Master's Cup Karate Tournament and Martial Arts Exposition
-- a black belt only competition. He is a recipient of the 1995 Florida Hall of Fame; 1996
Martial Arts Congress Memorial Hall of Fame; founding member of the World
Brotherhood of Martial Arts; and founding member of RAM Martial Arts Events. He is
considered by many as having a great relationship and influence to other martial arts
instructors and students in his community.
Accomplishments include:
- 1973 Student Assistant Karate Instructor, Westside Dojo, Orlando, Florida
- 1974 Received the rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt)
- 1974 Co-Karate Instructor, Southwest Boys Club, Orlando, Florida
- 1975 Associate Instructor, Bethune-Cookman College Karate Club
- 1977 Lead Instructor, Bethune-Cookman College Karate Club
- 1981 Associate Instructor, USA Goju Organization, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- 1983 Received the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt) Head Instructor, Dillard High School
Karate, Hallandale Adult Community School Karate Program, Bair Middle School Karate Program - 1984 University of Central Florida Champion
- 1985 Pam American Kenpo, Karate, Kung Fu & Tae Kwon Do Champion
- 1986 Received the rank of Yodan (4th degree)
- 1988 First runner up University Of Miami South Atlantic Karate Association Open Weight Fighting
- 1989 Received the rank of Godan (5th degree)
- 1990 First runner up University Of Miami South Atlantic Karate Association Open Weight Fighting
- 1990 Florida Grand National Open Martial Arts Champion
- 1990 USAKF Florida State
Champion 1990 USAKF Southern
Regional Champion, ten southern states of the USA - 1990 Ranked 4th in nation, USAKF open weight fighting
- 1991 Overall Master's Kata Champion, Florida Grand National Open
- 1992 Member USAKF Team Florida
- 1992 Florida State Champion: USAKF
- 1992 Florida's Sunshine State Games Open Weight Champion
- 1992 Head Instructor, Fort Lauderdale USA Goju Ryu Karate-do, Sunland Park nka Joseph C. Carter
Karate Program, Warfield Park Karate Program, Bass Park Karate Program, Lauderdale Manors Park;
Broward County Florida’s Franklin Park, Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park, Urban League - 1994 appointed Senior Advisor/Policy Maker, USA Goju Organization
- Founder, Martial Arts Foundation
- 1995 Recipient Florida Hall Of Fame Award
- 1996 Recipient Martial Arts Congress Memorial Hall Of Fame Award
- Founding Member of the World Brotherhood Martial Arts (WBMA)
- Founding Member RAM Martial Arts Events
- Founder, Mabson-do Goju Kan Karate Association
- Member, International Martial Arts Association (IMAA)
- 1998 Recipient Grand Master Frank Ruiz Memorial Hall Of Fame Award
- 1999 Received the rank of Rokudan (6th degree)
- 2000 incorporated, Martial Arts Foundation – National Chapter
- Appointed as the successor to Chief Master Instructor William A. Liquori’s USA Goju Organization
- 2001 Recipient, International Martial Arts Association Honors Award
- 2003 Cosmopolitan Hall of Fame Grand Champion Master’s Forms Division
- 2007 Received the rank of Shichidan, 7th degree and title of Kyoshi “expert instructor”
- 2008 Guest instructor, Pan American Goju’s Black Belt Training Camp
- 2009 Guest instructor, Pan American Goju’s Black Belt Training Camp
Professional Experience
Presently
License Private Investigator, State of Florida
Larry L Mabson Investigations – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Providing investigation service to individuals in criminal, personal injury, civil and domestic cases; act as a
process server and liaison in legal actions. Monitor active cases as needed to insure that the case(s) are
managed and processed properly. Business Administrator and supervisor of all employees. Develop new
clients and manage existing clients of the firm. Other related duties.
Past Experience:
Director, Offender Job Bank Program
Florida Probation & Parole Services, Ft Lauderdale, Fl
Responsible for the development and operation of specialize public employment for ex-offenders in Broward
County. Duties involve technical and supervision of program subordinated. Evaluate and provide technical
assistance to local service agencies for special groups and programs. Assist office staff in establishing
working relationships with community groups and other governmental agencies to develop manpower-
training programs. Conduct background investigations and reports as need.
Co-owner/Publisher
The Entrepreneur Black Business Directory of Broward County designed to stimulate economic
growth and development in the minority areas of Broward County. Responsible for developing operational
guide lines; employee manuals; personnel management; billing and other related work.
Job Readiness Instructor
Florida Department of Corrections, Orlando, Florida
Train ex-offenders placed in program how to correctly fill out employment applications and other related
forms to stabilize work and living conditions. Develop classroom situations using flexible methods and
techniques that stimulate employment problems and solutions of the offender. Canvass employers from
private and public sectors of various communities in Region III and identify those willing to employ ex-
offenders. Make job referrals through intake and counseling. Maintain necessary files and records. Perform
related work as required.
Social & Organizational Affiliations (1974 - Present):
• Member, Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc.
• Member, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks, Recreation & Beaches Advisory Board
• Member, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation District III Advisory Council
• Member, Zeta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Member, USA GoJu Karate Organization
• Charter Member, Eta Iota Chapter, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity 1978
• Former member, Board of Directors, Broward Citizens Crime Committee 1982
• Former member, USA Karate Federation (USAKF) 1990
• Former associate member, USA Olympic Committee Associate 1990
• Former associate member, World Union of Karate Organizations (WUKO)
• Former member, USAKF Team Florida 1990
• Former member, Broward County Commissioner's Network Committee 1981
• Former treasurer, Kiwanis of Central Broward 1981
• Former member, Broward County Bi-racial Committee's Criminal Justice Task Force 1981
• Former member, Member Northwest Business Association, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1981
• Former member, Member Von D. Mizell Republican Party 1981
• Former Chairman, Legal Redress Committee, Fort Lauderdale NAACP 1983.
• Former member, Bethune-Cookman College Bands 1975-1980
• Former member, Bethune-Cookman College Chapter, Student Music Educators National Conference
• Former member, Sgt., Orlando Police Explorers 1973
Presently
License Private Investigator, State of Florida
Larry L Mabson Investigations – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Providing investigation service to individuals in criminal, personal injury, civil and domestic cases; act as a
process server and liaison in legal actions. Monitor active cases as needed to insure that the case(s) are
managed and processed properly. Business Administrator and supervisor of all employees. Develop new
clients and manage existing clients of the firm. Other related duties.
Past Experience:
Director, Offender Job Bank Program
Florida Probation & Parole Services, Ft Lauderdale, Fl
Responsible for the development and operation of specialize public employment for ex-offenders in Broward
County. Duties involve technical and supervision of program subordinated. Evaluate and provide technical
assistance to local service agencies for special groups and programs. Assist office staff in establishing
working relationships with community groups and other governmental agencies to develop manpower-
training programs. Conduct background investigations and reports as need.
Co-owner/Publisher
The Entrepreneur Black Business Directory of Broward County designed to stimulate economic
growth and development in the minority areas of Broward County. Responsible for developing operational
guide lines; employee manuals; personnel management; billing and other related work.
Job Readiness Instructor
Florida Department of Corrections, Orlando, Florida
Train ex-offenders placed in program how to correctly fill out employment applications and other related
forms to stabilize work and living conditions. Develop classroom situations using flexible methods and
techniques that stimulate employment problems and solutions of the offender. Canvass employers from
private and public sectors of various communities in Region III and identify those willing to employ ex-
offenders. Make job referrals through intake and counseling. Maintain necessary files and records. Perform
related work as required.
Social & Organizational Affiliations (1974 - Present):
• Member, Florida Association of Private Investigators, Inc.
• Member, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks, Recreation & Beaches Advisory Board
• Member, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation District III Advisory Council
• Member, Zeta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Member, USA GoJu Karate Organization
• Charter Member, Eta Iota Chapter, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity 1978
• Former member, Board of Directors, Broward Citizens Crime Committee 1982
• Former member, USA Karate Federation (USAKF) 1990
• Former associate member, USA Olympic Committee Associate 1990
• Former associate member, World Union of Karate Organizations (WUKO)
• Former member, USAKF Team Florida 1990
• Former member, Broward County Commissioner's Network Committee 1981
• Former treasurer, Kiwanis of Central Broward 1981
• Former member, Broward County Bi-racial Committee's Criminal Justice Task Force 1981
• Former member, Member Northwest Business Association, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1981
• Former member, Member Von D. Mizell Republican Party 1981
• Former Chairman, Legal Redress Committee, Fort Lauderdale NAACP 1983.
• Former member, Bethune-Cookman College Bands 1975-1980
• Former member, Bethune-Cookman College Chapter, Student Music Educators National Conference
• Former member, Sgt., Orlando Police Explorers 1973