Master Ricky Jackson was born in Northern California in 1950. He served twenty years in the United States Air Force retiring in 1990. He is married and has four children.

Ricky Jackson started his training in martial arts in 1973. he was awarded a gold medal in 1984 in Sogtae city, Korea and a silver medal in 1986 in Las Vegas, NV.

Master Jackson received his Master's degree in Martial Arts in 1994 from President and Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association, Jae Chul Shin.

Today, Master Jackson devotes his life to teaching.

"For me, teaching Martial Arts is not only my livelihood, but a way of life. Having served 20 years in the U.S. military, I have seen growth and changes both positive and negative. Children of today are faced with a greater number of problems when I was growing up. Problems such as drugs, gangs, violence, and illiteracy are among my main concerns. As a parent I am concerned and as a martial arts instructor, I can be part of the solution. Tang Soo Do's positive direction has the ability to help a student develop self-esteem, integrity, and discipline."