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)