Master Larison was born in Montrose, Illinois in 1953. He began his training in the Martial Arts in 1981. He obtained his 1st Degree Black Belt in Shudo- Kan karate from Grandmaster David Landers in 1988. In January of 1990, Mr. Larison became the head Instructor of Grandmaster Landers YMCA School.

He obtained his 2nd Degree Black Belt in 1992 and was accepted as Grandmaster Landers's disciple in the White Cobra. He received his 3rd Degree Black Belt in 1994, and his 4th Degree Black Belt in 1996.

Mr. Larison received his 5th Degree Black Belt promotion from the Board of Directors of C&S Self Defense Association on November 4, 2004 at the C&S Self Defense Association's Master Candidate Review.

Over the years Master Larison has worked in various fighting systems such as Kali, Arnis, Escrima, Jujitsu, Aikido and JKD. He prefers the knife and escrima sticks as weapons. He enjoys swimming, gardening, motorcycle riding, camping, hiking, and Yoga.

Master Larison lives in Montrose, IL where he is head instructor of the Sun Leopard Fighting Arts.