Shihan Liselle Griffith

Shihan Liselle Griffith-Bissoon 6TH DAN BLACK BELT plays a pivotal role in Purple Dragon International continued expansion into the Southern states of the US, with the recent opening of Purple Dragon’s Texas branch.

Shihan brings a wealth of Martial Arts knowledge and experience passing on her almost forty years (40) in the Don Jitsu Ryu system under the tutelage of Grand Master, Professor Don Jacob and a number of other capable Shihan’s and Sensei’s. Her Martial Arts journey started in the little island of Trinidad & Tobago in the city of San Fernando.

Shihan is well travelled throughout the US, in addition to touching a number of English, French and Spanish speaking islands, Antigua, Barbados, Venezuela, Tortola, Australia and China, all in service of Purple Dragon and her Martial Arts development.

Shihan Liselle has won a number of martial arts specific accolades participating in numerous Purple Dragon World Championships, Caribbean Grand Slam Championships, Evening of Oriental Arts, US & Australian Open and World NBL for katas, weapons, self defense, point and continuous sparring.

Former Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, the late Mr Patrick Manning also acknowledged the then Sensei Liselle’s contribution to the sporting space naming her the South Trinidad Sporting Personality of the year. Shihan was also inducted into the several international martial arts Hall of Fame.

Her passion for teaching and energetic disposition is displayed in her fun and exciting classes. When Shihan is not practicing her deadly art, she can be found caring for her husband, seven year old daughter and dog Peppa.