Sergio Gustavo Barriga-Nunez
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Sergio Gustavo Barriga-Nunez (born September 28, 1959) is an Argentine-American martial artist and instructor. He is the founder of Shim Shin Do, a hybrid martial arts system based in Florida.[1][2]
Early life
Barriga was born in Haedo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, to Raúl Barriga and Zulema L. Núñez. He immigrated to the United States as a child, living first in New York City and later in Maryland.[1][3]
Martial arts career
Barriga began training in martial arts after arriving in the United States. His instructors included Aaron Banks, Riley Hawkins, Jeff Smith, Sang Ki Eun, and Kwang Jo Choi. He also trained in American Kenpo under Keith Sarataga and Joe Palanzo.[4][3]
During the 1980s, he competed in open tournaments and was ranked #1 in Region 10 by the Mid-Atlantic Martial Arts Association in 1981. He won state championships in Maryland (1982) and Pennsylvania (1984).[1][3]
In 1976, he opened a martial arts school in Towson, Maryland, later known as Eye of the Tiger Karate Academy. In the 1990s, he served as vice president of Choi Kwang Do and held leadership roles with the Christian Martial Arts Association and the Korean American Taekwondo Union–International Taekwon-Do Federation (KATU-ITF).[5][6]
In 1993, Barriga founded Shim Shin Do in Florida. The system incorporates elements from several martial arts traditions.[1][3] He has conducted seminars with martial artists including Bill Wallace, Cynthia Rothrock, and John Pellegrini.[7]
Awards and recognition
Barriga has received a number of martial arts awards and hall of fame inductions, including:
- Florida Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2004)
- BudoAmerica Hall of Fame – Grandmaster of the Year (2005)
- Founders Award from the World Head of Family Sokeship Council (2013)[8]
- All-Pro Taekwondo Hall of Fame (2018)[9]
He has also been associated with the International Sports Hall of Fame organization.[10]
Personal life
Barriga has lived and taught in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. He was married to Barbara Sue Rogers Barriga until her death. They had two children.[1][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Morgan, Nancy (January 30, 1994). "Barriga tries a different kind of martial art". Tampa Bay Times.
- ↑ "Tampa Bay's Best Health & Medical Magazine" – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Interview with Grandmaster Sergio G. Barriga-Nunez". February 10, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "SERGIO G. BARRIGA, 9th Dan". kidokwan.org.
- ↑ "Dynamic Self Defense Affiliates". dynamicselfdefense.com.
- ↑ "Catons Ville Times 1986 News Paper Article about New Life Black Belt Academy in Baltimore, MD". February 12, 1986 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "2004 Seminar With Bill Wallace, Sergio Barriga, Michael Bernardo, And John Pellegrini" – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "2013 WHFSC Hall of Fame Ceremony & Seminar Symposium". whfsc.com.
- ↑ "Hall of Fame". allprotkd.com.
- ↑ "LEGENDS OF MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME". drbobgoldman.com. October 26, 2015.
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