Our Black Belts
Kyoshi Thomas Wright
Ku Dan (9th degree black belt)
Hanshi Wright has been training in Isshinryu karate since 1978 and received his Sho Dan (black belt) in the early 1980s. Since that time, he has trained many karate-ka (students), including producing many great black belts (some of which are include below). On July 14, 2017, Sensei Wright's contributions to Isshinryu, including years of personal study and growth of his own dojo were recognized as he received his Ku Dan (9th degree black belt) from Grand Masters Craig Gilmore and Tyrone Milton.</p> <p>Sensei Wright is also certified personal trainer and Burn With Kearns MMA Conditioning Coach.
Sensei Al Stoner
San Dan (3rd degree black belt)
Mr. Stoner earned his Sho Dan in October 2010 and his Ni Dan in December 2015.
Sensei John Tansek
San Dan (3rd degree black belt)
Mr. Tansek earned his Sho Dan in October 2013 and his Ni Dan in December 2015.
Sensei Tom Warsinske
San Dan (3rd degree black belt)
Mr. Warsinske earned his Ni Dan in December 2015.
Alex Banotai
Sho Dan
Alex earned his Sho Dan Ho in December 2015 and his Sho Dan in February 2018.
Jonathon Baugh
Sho Dan
Mr. Baugh earned his Sho Dan in June 2016.
Ethan Schwab
Sho Dan
Ethan earned his Sho Dan Ho in June 2016 and his Sho Dan in February 2018.
Noah Meyers
Sho Dan
Noah joined our dojo in 2020.
Ethan Hall
Sho Dan
Ethan has been a part of our dojo for many years, earning his Sho Dan in 2021.
Maggie Schaefer
Sho Dan
Maggie earned her Sho Dan in 2021.
Eric Jeffries
Sho Dan
Eric earned his Sho Dan in 2021.