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Black Belt Directory
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 | |
| Master Minister John “YahSimba Raheem” Thomas, MBA, MHRM | 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 | Student | MD | All City Karate |