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 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- 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
- 15 + years Muay thai under Cru Joe AD boxing / Kathy Long
- Yellow Glove - Savate (California Savate Association)
- R.A.I.D Instructor
- Green Cord - Capoeira (Batuque)
- Martial Arts Hall of Fame ( inducted 2018)