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Alvin Francis

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35+

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: San Antonio, TX

Started Developing MA: 1975

Amy Latta-Won

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 19

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Columbus, GA

Started Developing MA: 1988

Belvin G. Eaves

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 34

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Charlotte, NC

Started Developing MA: 1971

Bob and Alesia Sipes

1st Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 10

Style: Karate (American & Yoshukai)

In: Melbourne, FL

Started Developing MA: 2001

Brandy N. Wheeler

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 21

Style: Tae Kwon Do, TangSooDo, Hapkido, Judo

In: Bonney Lake, WA

Started Developing MA: 1991

Brenda “2sweet” Harrison

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 14

Style: Kickboxing-do

In: Atlanta, GA

Started Developing MA: 1995

Bruce H. Nagel

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Tae Kwon Do, TangSooDo, Hapkido, Judo

In: Bonney Lake, WA

Started Developing MA: 1991

Carolyn Csoka

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 20

Style: Karakido & American Karate

In: Alpharetta, GA

Charles Donovan

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: kyokushinkai, chinese kempo,and kung fu

In: Charlotte, NC & Miami, FL

Started Developing MA: 1968

Chuck Langston

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 16

Style: United Karate

In: Calhoun, GA

Started Developing MA: 1991

Dale A. Nagel

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 28

Style: Tae Kwon Do, TangSooDo, Hapkido, Judo

In: Bonney Lake, WA

Started Developing MA: 1991

Dan Magnus

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35+

Style: Kickboxing & Aiki Jitsu

Started Developing MA: 1970’s

Daniel Hayes

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 9

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: North Georgia, Ellijay, GA

Started Developing MA: 2003

David C. Miller

Years in Martial Arts: 35+

Style: Isshinryu

In: USA

Started Developing MA: 1968

Dennis Donofrio

Tagei Jutsu Japanese Karate, Master Rank (2) Styles, Black Level( 5) styles

Years in Martial Arts: 40

Style: Okinowan Goshin Jutsu, Japanese Kyoku Ryu Budokan, Okinawan Shin Jitsu kai, Japanese Hakkoryu Jiu Jutsu

In: Erie Pa.- 20 years, Atlanta, Ga.- 19 years & Tampa, Fl. 1year

Started Developing MA: 1975

Eddie “Thunderkick” Monger

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 45

Style: Kickboxing-do

In: Atlanta, GA

Started Developing MA: 1991

EJ Greer

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30

Style: Nisei Goju Ryu

In: Nashville, TN

Started Developing MA: 1976

Gerald Murphy

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 39

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Tallahassee, FL

Started Developing MA: 1968

Ginny Csoka

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 19

Style: American Karate

In: Alpharetta, GA

Started Developing MA: 16 years ago

Jimmy Moody

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 22

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Oneonta, AL

Started Developing MA: 1995

Kalman Csoka

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 19

Style: American Karate

In: Alpharetta, GA

Started Developing MA: 9 years ago

Mascerlin Hines

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 48

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Villa Rica, GA

Started Developing MA: 1982

Master Scott Padgett

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 26

Style: Kenpo Karate

In: CROSSVILLE, TN/ FRANKLIN, TN

Started Developing MA: 1990

Melissa Hashem

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 6

Style: Wing Cheung

In: Hilton Head, SC

Started Developing MA: 2001

Michael Gieseke

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 13

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Minneapolis, MN

Started Developing MA: 1994

Michelle Bradshaw

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 19

Style: Tae Kwon Do, TangSooDo, Hapkido, Judo

In: Bonney Lake, WA

Started Developing MA: 1993

Mike Coffey

1st Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 34

Style: Ju-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kenpo, American Karate, Tang Soo Do, Chun Kuk Do and Hapkido

In: Atlanta, GA

Started Developing MA: 1973

Mike Ledford

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Tang Soo Do

In: Gainesville, GA

Started Developing MA: 1986

Ron Wallace

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 25

Style: Shorin Ryu Karate

In: Murphy, NC

Started Developing MA: 1982

Sifu Alvin Mack, Jr.

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 39

Style: Ed Parkers Kenpo Karate

In: Denton, TX

Started Developing MA: 1985

Sifu Nelson Giboyeaux

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: Black Tiger Claw/Hark Fu Moon(Fu Jow Pai)

In: Florida, NYC, & Athens, Greece

Started Developing MA: 1983

Soke Jay Blanton

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 34

Style: Mang Ho

In: Muscle Shoals AL, Jasper, TN & Brooksville, Florida

Started Developing MA: 1981

Weston S. Olney

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 26

Style: Tae kwon Do

In: San Antonio, TX

Started Developing MA: 1986

William Gaffney

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30

Style: Mixed Martial Arts

In: Atlanta, GA

Started Developing MA: 1986

Willie “the BAM” Johnson

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30+

Styles: Kung Fu, Street Combat, Kickboxing, Tai Chi, Martial Mix - Hip Hop Fusion

In: Laurel, MD

Started Developing MA: when 6-years-old

Young S. Won

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: Tae Kwon Do, Kum Do & Hwa Rang Do

In: Columbus, GA

Started Developing MA: 1968

Beth Wilson

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 20+

American Style Tae Kwon Do

In: Marietta, GA

Started Developing MA: 1987

Enrique Franceschi

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30+

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Orlando, FL

started developing MA:1975

James D. Eldridge

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 10

Styles: Songahm, Tae kwon do

In: LaPorte, Indiana

Started Developing MA: 1997

Arturo Espina Kyoshi

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 38

Style: Sansei Goju Ryu

In: Miami, FL

Started Developing MA: 1981

Jose Cruz

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 18

Styles: World Yoshukai Karate "Traditional Japanese"

In: West Blocton, Woodstock, Bessemer & Hueytown, AL

started developing MA: 2003

Sudeep Pandit Chhetri

2nd Degree Black Belt

Style: kyokushinkai, full contact power

In: Japan

Started Developing MA:1996

Tom Henzey

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 41

Styles: Jidokwan Tae Kwon Do

In: Charlottesville, Virginia

started developing MA: 1988

Zach Siokos

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 34

Style: Mixed Martial Arts

In: Columbia, SC

Started Developing MA: 1981

Alfred Urquidez

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 40

Style: Kenpo-shotokan

In: Mission Hills, CA

Started Developing MA: 1967

Ann Allison

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 27

Style: Shotokan

In: Princeton, KY

Started Developing MA: 1996

Bill Taylor

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: Wado Ryu

In: Murfreesboro, TN

Started Developing MA: 1972

Brian Smith

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 24

Style: Tang Soo Do

In: Morrow, GA

Started Developing MA: 1997

Carl Tillman

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: West Point, MI

Started Developing MA: 1970

Chantel Curry

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 21

Style: Tia Kwa Kung Fu

In: New York, NY & Riverdale, GA

Started Developing MA: 1986

Charles N. Spence

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 11

Style: Choi Kwang Do

In: Atlanta, GA

Started Developing MA: 1995

Chris Lee

Years in Martial Arts: 23

Style: Aiki Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, & Freestyle

In: Midland, TX

Started Developing MA: 1985

Clyde Poole

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30

Style: American Karate

In: West Point, MI

Started Developing MA: 1970

Danny Reid, Jr.

5th Degree Black Belt

Style: Sasori-Ryu Ninjutsu

In: Colorado Springs, CO

David Suarez

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: Goju Ryu Karate-Do

In: Orlando, FL

Started Developing MA: 1972

Fred Oltz

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 40

Style: American Free Style

In: Panama City, FL

Started Developing MA: 1967

Jack D. Farr

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 45

Style: Ed Parkers Kenpo Karate

In: El Reno, OK

Started Developing MA: 1979

James Hobby

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 34

Style: United

In: Chattanooga, TN

Started Developing MA: 1982

Jameson S. Kendall

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 33

Style: Tae Kwon Do, TangSooDo, Ju-Jitsu

In: Pensacola, FL

Started Developing MA: 1979

JayLynn West

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 10+

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Flowery Branch, GA

Jim Haymore

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Gainseville, GA

Started Developing MA: 1980

Joe Lewis

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 43

Style: American Kickboxing

In: Nationwide & Europe

Started Developing MA: 1965

Dr. Joseph A. Artesi

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 47

Style: Goju Ryu & Nisei Goju

In: Bridgeton & Vineland, NJ

Started Developing MA: 1966

Joseph Jones

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 44

Style: The seven arts of Shito Su

In: Kinston, NC

Started Developing MA: 1963

Joyce Chadwick

1st Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 6

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: North Georgia, Ellijay, GA

Started Developing MA: 2003

Marcal Lazenby

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 25

Style: Tae kwon Do & American Karate

In: Atlanta, GA

Started Developing MA: 1985

Marcel Jones

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 17

Style: Ketsugen, American Karate, & Tae Kwon Do

In: Columbus, GA

Started Developing MA: 1990

Marty Knight

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30+

Style: American Freestyle

In: Anderson, SC

Started Developing MA: 1975

Jason Gervais

5th degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 23 years

Style: Taekwondo, Hapkido, Judo

In: Chattanooga, TN, Kennesaw and Acworth, GA

Started Developing Martial Arts: 1994

Michael P. Swenson

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 45+

Style: Karate - MMA (Tae Kwon Do, Aiki Ju Jitsu, Hapkido, Tang Soo Do

In: St. Petersburg, FL

Philip Lee

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 44

Style: Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Ju-Jitsu, Hapkido, Aikido, Judo, Muay Thai, Tang So Do, Pasaryu

In: Corinth, MS

Started Developing MA: 1963

Rich Pospisil

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 9

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: North Georgia, Ellijay, GA

Started Developing MA: 2003

Richard League

1st Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 21

Style: Tae kwon Do & Tang Soo Do

In: McDonough, GA

Started Developing MA: 2005

Rickey Murray

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 21

Style: Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, Sport Karate, Hapkido, Sanuces-Ryu, Tae-Kwon Do, Tia kwa Kung Fu, and Kenpo

In: Riverdale, GA

Started Developing MA: 1986

Rob Ludgate

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 20

Style: Tae Ki Do Kwon, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido

In: Savannah, GA

Started Developing MA: 1987

Terry Middleton

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 40

Style: Mixed Martial Arts

In: New Albany, IN

Started Developing MA: 1972

Frank Griffin

Years in Martial Arts: 36

Styles: Shodokan, Tae Kwon Do, Kang Fu

In: Tuscaloosa, AL

Started Developing MA: 1987

Roger Jones

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 54

Style: Karakido

In: Ashevill, NC

Started Developing MA: 1970

Jerry L. Calvert

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 25

Styles: Tae Kwon Do & American Style Karate

In: Tampa, FL

Started Developing MA: 1997

Larry Wells

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 43

Styles: Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, Tong Soo Do, Go Ju Ryu, Kali Stick Fighting

In: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Started Developing MA: 1979

Denise Wells

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Jason Gervais

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 23

Style: Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Judo

In: Chattanooga, Tennessee & Kennesaw & Acworth, GA

Started Developing MA: 199

Harry Lawson

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in MA: 30

Styles: Tae Kwon Do

In: Tuscaloosa, AL

Started Developing MA: 1970

John Ormsby

Years in MA: 50

Styels: Chi (JI) Kwon TKD, Goju-Shorin, Judo

In: Greenville, NC

Started Developing MA: 1957

Bridgette King

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in MA: 30+

Styles: Kenpo

In: California

Shuseki Shihan Wiliam Oliver

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in MA: 40+

Styles: kyukashin kai karate, sato karate, kenshikai karate

In: New York, NY

Tommy Reeves

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in MartialArts: 30+

Martial Arts Styles: United Karate

In: Calhoun Georgia

Years Developing MA: 1975

David Herring

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 23

Style: Wado-Ryu

In: Coppermill, TN

Started Developing MA: 1994

Carl Stoldt

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 26

Style: Tae Kwon Do, Wonjutsu

In: Dothan, AL

Started Developing MA: 1981

Tony Mayer

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 38

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Columbus, GA

Started Developing MA: 8 years ago

Oliver Drexler

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 26

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Alzey, Germany

Started Developing MA: 23 years ago

John Leger

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 13

Style: Tang Soo Do

In: Montgomery, AL

Started Developing MA: 1994

Shihan Mike Tinsley

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 21

Style: Ryukyu Kempo

In: Wagener, SC

Started Developing MA: 1992

Sean Kelley

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate

In: West Palm Beach, FL

Started Developing MA: 1976

Michael Pick

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 50

Style: American Kenpo

In: Colorado Springs, CO

Started Developing MA: 1957

Greg Beaver

6th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: American

In: Austin, TX

Started Developing MA: 1973

Carl Stone

10th Degree

Years in Martial Arts: 47

Style: Kyu-Shin-Ryu

In: Largo FL

Started Developing MA: 1960

William Hadley

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 7

Style: Choi Kwang Do

In: Franklin, Wisconsin

Started Developing MA: 2000

John Barton

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 44

Style: Goshin Jutsu

In: Erie, PA

Started Developing MA: 1975

Earl Harris

9th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 30+

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Brandon, FL

Started Developing MA: 1965

Herbie Thompson

9th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 52

Style: Nisei Goju Ryu

In: Miami, FL & Fairbanks, Alaska

Started Developing MA: 1955

Montez Dennis

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 37

Style: Okinawa Shorin-Ryu

In: Hampton, VA

Started Developing MA: 1970

Grand Master Dr. Robert Braff

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 42+

Style: Sanryudo, jiu-jitsu, Karate, Kum-do

In: Clevland, Ohio

Started Developing MA: 1966

Rachel Auberger

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 25

Style: ShorinRyu, Kenpo, HungGar Kung Fu

In: Sparta, TN

Started Developing MA: 1997

Michael Kimling

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Oakland Park, FL

Started Developing MA: 1975

Soke Sonny James Barker

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 40

Style: Tora Tsuru Ryukyu Kenpo

In: Alexandria, KY

Started Developing MA: 1967

Dwayne Scott

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 25

Style: American Freestyle

In: Greenwood, SC

Started Developing MA: 1985

Eddie Thomas

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Shotokan, Kickboxing, American Freestyle, TKD

In: Salem, VA

Started Developing MA: 1975

Professor Manny Reyes

9th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 40

Style: American Kenpo

In: Hialeah, FL

Sifu Ronnie Baker

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, Kajukenbo

In: Denver, CO

Started Developing MA: 1990’s

Jack Scott

6th Degree Black Belt

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Cookeville, TN

Started Developing MA: 1969

Jack Scott, Jane Scott and Tara Eubanks

Tara Eubanks

4th Degree Black Belt

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Cookeville, TN

Started Developing MA: 1992

Diane Whitfield

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 15

Style: Sanshinkai-Aiki

In: Durham, NC

Started Developing MA: 1992

Dustin Chovanic

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 20

Style: Kenpo

In: Franklin, NC & Buford, GA

Started Developing MA: 1998

Jessie Bowen

9th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Sanshinkai-Aiki

In: Durham, NC

Started Developing MA: 1975

Kim Marc Herzog

2nd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 20

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Ramstein, Germany

Started Developing MA: 6 years ago

Larry Isaac

9th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 40

Style: Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kubodu

In: Jacksonville, NC

Started Developing MA: 1968

Shonda Grant Higgins

1st Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 4

Style: Goju, Shorin-Ryu

In: Concord, NC

Started Developing MA: 2003

Anthony Higgins

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Kenpo

In: Winston, Salem

Started Developing MA: 1990

Darwin Leon John

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 35

Style: Offensive Gung Fu, Shaolin Gung Fu

In: Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies

Started Developing MA: 1990

James Lee Hopkins

10th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 45+

Style: Offensive Gung Fu Dragon Wind

In: Venice, FL

Started Developing MA: 1970

Murphy Gonzales

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 26

Style: Goju-Ryu

In: Miami, FL

Started Developing MA: 1984

Debbie Smith

3rd Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 11

Style: Tae Kwon Do

In: Alpharetta, GA

Darrell Morgan

4th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 17

Style: Tae Kwon Do & Karate

In: Chattanooga, TN

Started Developing MA: 1997

Dennis Kelly

7th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 32

Style: Goju

In: Tarpon Springs, FL

Started Developing MA: 1974

James Clements

4th (Hapkido); 8th (American Open Style); 6th (American Tae Kwon Do); 4th (Nippon KamiShinRyu); 3rd (ChangMooKwan); 1st (Aikido and Jujitsu)

Years in Martial Arts: 49

Styles: Shotokan Karate, MooDukKwan TaeKwonDo, Nippon KamiShinRyu, ShaolinJi, Hapkido, Okinawan Kobudo, Kempo, ChangMooKwan, Aikido and Jujitsu

In: Statesville, NC

Started Developing MA: 1962

Master Dukes

8th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 36+

Style: Shorin Ryu

In: Charlotte, NC

Started Developing MA: 1977

Rick Lee

5th Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 20

Styles: American

In: Spartanburg, SC

Started Developing MA: 1986

Richard Mutter Jr.

1st Degree Black Belt

Years in Martial Arts: 28

Style: Myjohong Law Horn Kung Fu

In: Shreveport, LA

Started Developing MA: 2003