Sensei Jim Shullman is a s 2nd degree black belt.

Kyoshi Peter Van Tienen is a 7th degree black belt.

Renshi Brian Norrish is a 6th degree black belt in karate and has been a chief instructor at Hiryu Bushido Kai for 25 years.

8th degree black belt in karate and a 5th degree black belt in judo. He is the head instructor of Hiryu Bushido Kai Martial Arts, and is an instructor of Iaido, BaGua Zhang, and Shinjitsu-Nai Ku-Do.