Paris was born and raised in Los Angeles, his experience and commitment to martial arts has spanned over 30 years both instructing and competing:

• Black Belt (6h Dan) – U.M.A.A.I Certified
• Black Belt - Kyokushin-Kan Karate
• Black Belt - Shindo Jinen-Ryu/
• Ryobu Kai Traditional Karate
• Black Belt (3rd Dan) - Shingyoto-Ryu Japanese Swordsmanship
• Black Belt - Ji Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do
• Black Belt - W.T.F Tae Kwon Do
• Yellow Glove - Savate (California Savate Association)
• R.A.I.D Instructor
• Practicing Capoeira (Batuque) since 1997
• Training in Kickboxing 15+ years (instructors include: Cru Jo AD Boxing and Kathy Long)
• USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2017)
• NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
• NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
• NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
• Range Safety Officer