1984 thru 1991
Master Bliss love and passion for the martial arts the only decision he could make at this time of his life was to relocate with Master Huckins to the west coast.

Here in California was a great opportunity to expand knowledge and experience with Shaolin Kempo karate and expand to other martial arts styles. Here Master Bliss was employed by City Concrete inc. Santa Ana, California. Starting in the position as plant manager moving to CEO of daily operations of multiple manufacturing plants (Walnut and Compton, California). Master Bliss also attended UCLA (Los Angeles) and began a graduate degree in business economics and behavior management. Master Bliss was also employed by Bohannen brothers in N. Hollywood, CA.

During this time frame master Bliss had the privilege and invitations to be involved with numerous high profile martial artists through friends, college colleagues and business associates in the martial arts.

Master Bliss training was very stimulating and challenging but most of all it was the ability and method of approach showed in the workouts that was the most impressive.
• Kempo (Ed Parker Kempo Pasadena, Ca.)
• Kempo (Fred Villari self defense Leominster, Ma. Fullerton, Ca, United Studios Self defense El Toro Ca.) Masters: Bob Huckins, John Fritz, Charles Mattera, Arthur Singer, and Grandmaster Fred Villari.
• Tang Soo Do (Chuck Norris) Simi Valley, Ca.
• Hapkido (Bong Soo Hon) Santa Monica, Ca
• Kajukenbo (Gary Forbach) San Clemente, Ca.
• Shotokan Karate (Fumio Demura) Santa Ana, Ca.
• Shaolin broad sword (Eric Lee) Los Angeles, Ca.
• Iado (Grandmaster Yamaguchi) Santa Ana, Ca
• Hsing I (James McNeil) Placentia, Ca.
• Chen style Tai Chi (old style/original) James McNeil
• Kickboxing (Benny the Jet Urdiquines training center) Tarzana, Ca.