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Rank & title guide:Dan rank is the black-belt degree (Shichidan = 7th Dan). Renshi, Kyoshi, and Hanshi are teaching titles; Instructor and Director are organizational roles.
Judan / 10th Degree13 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
Grand Master Alvin Campbell
Judan / 10th Degree
Grand Master Brad Hughes
Judan / 10th Degree
Public Bio
Grand Master Charles Harris
Judan / 10th Degree
Grand Master Chuck Cowan
Judan / 10th Degree
Public Bio
Grand Master Echavien White
Judan / 10th Degree
Grand Master Harold "Scorpion" Burrage
Judan / 10th Degree
Public Bio
Grand Master Jessie Manning
Judan / 10th Degree
IL
Grand Master Kenneth Patton
Judan / 10th Degree
IL
Public Bio
Grand Master Khalid Asahanti Rheheen
Judan / 10th Degree
Grand Master Larry Tankson
Judan / 10th Degree
IL
Grand Master LeJohn “Lil John” Smith Jr.
Judan / 10th Degree
Public Bio
Grand Master Lloyd Johnson
Judan / 10th Degree
Kyoshi Cynthia Thompson
Judan / 10th Degree
Kudan / 9th Degree7 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
GM Andre White
Kudan / 9th Degree
IL
GM Eugene Coker
Kudan / 9th Degree
IL
GM Martin Brown
Kudan / 9th Degree
GM Tawau Saleem
Kudan / 9th Degree
Grand Master Anthony "A-Train" Smith
Kudan / 9th Degree
Grand Master Eddie Baker
Kudan / 9th Degree
IL
Public Bio
Grand Master Kenneth Young
Kudan / 9th Degree
IL
Hachidan / 8th Degree13 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
GM Alvin Brown
Hachidan / 8th Degree
GA
Public Bio
GM David "Butcher" Wilson
Hachidan / 8th Degree
IL
GM Doug Shorts
Hachidan / 8th Degree
GM Dr. David Shareef
Hachidan / 8th Degree
GM Edward "Fontaine" Cramer
Hachidan / 8th Degree
Grand Master Kevin “Camara Raheem” Jones
Hachidan / 8th Degree
GM Kewan Dixon
Hachidan / 8th Degree
GM Mitchell Conner
Hachidan / 8th Degree
IL
GM Rico Paone
Hachidan / 8th Degree
Public Bio
GM Robert Imani Starks
Hachidan / 8th Degree
Owner / Master Instructor
KY
All-City Karate
GM Romo Cross
Hachidan / 8th Degree
GM Scott A. Cross
Hachidan / 8th Degree
Soke Alvin Linzy
Hachidan / 8th Degree
Public Bio
Shichidan / 7th Degree33 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
David Jackson
Shichidan / 7th Degree
GM Matthew Glasper
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Public Bio
Master Abdul Muhammad
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Andrea Lytle
Shichidan / 7th Degree
IL
Master Brandon Keller
Shichidan / 7th Degree
IL
Master Cleophus G. Cavin
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master David Wilson
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Domas Rosenthal
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Donald Cox- Bey
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Donald Cox- Bey
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Fred Jordan
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Gina Campbell
Shichidan / 7th Degree
TX
Master Henry Cook
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master James Isaac
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master John Nettles
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Jose Horitos
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Keith Reed
Shichidan / 7th Degree
IN
Master Kyene Williams
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Patrick Neal
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Rick Butler
Shichidan / 7th Degree
IL
Master Robert Seabury
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Terrence Hicks
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Timothy Wright
Shichidan / 7th Degree
IL
Master Titus Garnett
Shichidan / 7th Degree
GA
Master William Burris
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master William Collins
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Winston Matthews
Shichidan / 7th Degree
IL
Master Yvone German
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Master Lewis "Gomani Raheem" Graham
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Owner / Head Instructor
KY
101 Martial Arts
Samson Cornette
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Instructor
KY
Louisville IS3
Kennetha "Kenava Aziza" Todd
Shichidan / 7th Degree
KY
Sabata Esú SahRa
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Instructor
KY
NuChapter Tai Chi Chuan Institute
Reverend Master John V. Thomas, MBA, MHRM, 7th Dan
Shichidan / 7th Degree
Regional Director
Georgia
United Martial Arts Association
Rokudan / 6th Degree13 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
Master Al Green
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Bishop Kenyatta Cobb
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Clifton Pierce
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Corey Carter
Rokudan / 6th Degree
IL
Master David Jackson
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Kevin B. Caldwell
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Lue Campbell
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Mason Gipson
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Paul Thomas
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Master Shonie Carter
Rokudan / 6th Degree
IL
Master William Collins
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Sensei Bettie Thomas-Vaughn
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Shawn "Oba-T" Smith
Rokudan / 6th Degree
Instructor / Director
IL
Peregrine Academy of Martial Science
Godan / 5th Degree23 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
Andrew "Sarge" Mims
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Charles Driver
Godan / 5th Degree
IL
Master Clenton Harrison
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Dennis Perdue
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Gena Campbell
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Jeffrey Williams
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Jerry Goree
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Joel B. Ward
Godan / 5th Degree
Public Bio
Master Joel Isles
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Julio Arvellano
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Lee Harper
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Mary Gordon Doris
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Maxine Perdue
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Maxine Perdue
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Michael Bemamon
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Nyum Bed
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Richard Patrick Sr.
Godan / 5th Degree
Master Stan Dent
Godan / 5th Degree
GA
Master Tylas Garnett
Godan / 5th Degree
Sensei George Counts
Godan / 5th Degree
Sensei Leonard Jones
Godan / 5th Degree
IL
Public Bio
Sensei Lou Crawford-Campbell
Godan / 5th Degree
Shihan Enoch Benson IV
Godan / 5th Degree
Public Bio
Yondan / 4th Degree15 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
James H. Hutchinson
Yodan / 4th Degree
Master Kirk Haygood
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Dareed Rosenthal
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Isaac Wright
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Jerry Norsworthy
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Lionel Ducksworth
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Michael Conner
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Morris Baker
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Natasha Belt
Yodan / 4th Degree
IL
Sensei Tyrone Cox
Yodan / 4th Degree
TX
Sensei Vanzell Jenkins
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei William Burris
Yodan / 4th Degree
Sensei Wilson Brook
Yodan / 4th Degree
Stephan J. Metcalfe
Yodan / 4th Degree
IL
Public Bio
Derrick “Jibreal” Stringer
Yondan / 4th Degree
Senior Instructor / Owner
KY
Akofena Academy of Martial Arts
Sandan / 3rd Degree33 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
Craig Alexander
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Deceased
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Deceased
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Natasha Belt
Sandan / 3rd Degree
IL
Sensei Andornett McIntosh
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Angel Grothoff
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Carl Woods
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Chris Bentley
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Craig Alexander
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Darnell Belcher
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei David Robinson
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Diane Miller
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Douglas Moore
Sandan / 3rd Degree
IL
Sensei Elmer Cregier
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Elmer Crigler
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei George Blackstrom
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Gerald Baker
Sandan / 3rd Degree
IL
Sensei Herman Roberts
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Jean Thigpen
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Ken Benson
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Kevin Boens
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Public Bio
Sensei Lonell Bacon
Sandan / 3rd Degree
MS
Sensei Louis Williams
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Michael Hawlett
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Micheal Brown
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Nikolas Fuller
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Preston Baker Jr.
Sandan / 3rd Degree
IL
Public Bio
Sensei Sivonkis Niglosison
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Terrance Hicks
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Tyrone Cox
Sandan / 3rd Degree
TX
Sensei Xavier Jenkins
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Sensei Yolander Lewis
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Vanzell Jenkins
Sandan / 3rd Degree
Nidan / 2nd Degree31 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
Ameen Ra
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Antionette Proicou
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Brandon Ferguson
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Deidre Pullings
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Demetrius Chicks
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Deserie Triplett
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Douglas Moore
Nidan / 2nd Degree
IL
Garry Millsap
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Hollie Ross
Nidan / 2nd Degree
James Todd (D)
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Kara Boykin
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Keke Fleming
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Ken Benson
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Leeandis Jones
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Lorraine Norsworthy
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Marvell Readus
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Preston Triplett
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Ray Taylor
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Rico Williams
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Roger D. Yeazell
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Ronald Baker
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Sensei Darious Johnson
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Sensei Dr. Keith Barns
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Sensei Joseph Smith
Nidan / 2nd Degree
IL
Sensei Judge Allen Walker
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Sensei Lee Jones
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Sensei Lee Jones
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Sensei Maurice Williams
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Sensei Ted Nurse
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Public Bio
Smooth Styles
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Yulanders Lewis
Nidan / 2nd Degree
Shodan / 1st Degree63 records
Name
Rank / Degree
Public Role
State
Association
Public Bio
Alford Hampton (D)
Shodan / 1st Degree
Alondra Nelson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Anderson Glasper
Shodan / 1st Degree
Andre' Cramer
Shodan / 1st Degree
Andrei Nelson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Andrew King
Shodan / 1st Degree
Arielle Patrick
Shodan / 1st Degree
Arthur Taylor
Shodan / 1st Degree
Ashley Laswon
Shodan / 1st Degree
Attorney Allen Walker
Shodan / 1st Degree
Berlin M. Tomlin
Shodan / 1st Degree
Butler "Fly" Johnson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Carol Tarr
Shodan / 1st Degree
Cathey Creigler
Shodan / 1st Degree
Caty Carmichael
Shodan / 1st Degree
Christian Anderson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Curtis Sanders
Shodan / 1st Degree
David Klein
Shodan / 1st Degree
Dionte' Boyd
Shodan / 1st Degree
Dr. Emmett D. Carson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Dr. Keith Barne
Shodan / 1st Degree
Ed Kripiezowiez
Shodan / 1st Degree
Eddie Taylor
Shodan / 1st Degree
Elmo Shinner
Shodan / 1st Degree
Frank Spadorina
Shodan / 1st Degree
Gabrielle Henderson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Gregory Durr
Shodan / 1st Degree
Jamaine White
Shodan / 1st Degree
Jerri Bell
Shodan / 1st Degree
Jewell Williams
Shodan / 1st Degree
Joe Morris
Shodan / 1st Degree
John Nesbett
Shodan / 1st Degree
John Sain
Shodan / 1st Degree
John Solorio
Shodan / 1st Degree
Julius Cecil Tomlin Jr.
Shodan / 1st Degree
Keith Rosenthal
Shodan / 1st Degree
Kevin Boens Jr.
Shodan / 1st Degree
Public Bio
Kim Yavanna Opel
Shodan / 1st Degree
Leo Mallica
Shodan / 1st Degree
Leon Callier
Shodan / 1st Degree
Leslie Miles
Shodan / 1st Degree
Loyel McKinzie
Shodan / 1st Degree
Marcus Collins
Shodan / 1st Degree
Marcus McDuffy Pelt
Shodan / 1st Degree
Martin LePlore
Shodan / 1st Degree
Melton Johns
Shodan / 1st Degree
Michael Bolling (D)
Shodan / 1st Degree
Mike Keathing
Shodan / 1st Degree
Mishaila Young
Shodan / 1st Degree
Orlando Belisle
Shodan / 1st Degree
Ramon Ray
Shodan / 1st Degree
Richard Patrick Jr.
Shodan / 1st Degree
Robert Sutton
Shodan / 1st Degree
Robert Taylor
Shodan / 1st Degree
Ron Murray
Shodan / 1st Degree
Ronald Seals
Shodan / 1st Degree
Stephan Metealfa
Shodan / 1st Degree
Sumer Jones
Shodan / 1st Degree
Tamerrie Wilson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Terry Saffold
Shodan / 1st Degree
Tony Klein
Shodan / 1st Degree
Wesley Thompson
Shodan / 1st Degree
Elijah Alexander Hughes
Shodan / 1st Degree
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