Shihan Whitmer Head Instructor Shihan's background in the Martial Arts covers twenty eight years
and twelve different systems with nine degrees of black belt earned, and is
SOKE of the Shibumi-do (the Way of Elegant Simplicity) Karate system.
He is a retired police officer with thirteen years experience.
Mr. Whitmer is registered nurse during the day.

Sensei Kurtz is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Mu duk Kwan Taekwondo and a 3rd Degree
Balck Belt in American Kenjutsu.He works As a radiology technician for a local physician.

Sensei Ferguson is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a 2nd Degree Black
Belt in Shotokan Karate. and USMA certified Instructor.
His background in Martial Arts covers thirty seven years and five different systems
He is a A/C Tech for a local company, and our webmaster.

Sempai Walker Is a 1st degree Black Belt in Shibumi-do
(the Way of Elegant Simplicity) Karate. Walker Ohmit was the first student to
achieve BLACKBELT from White Belt under Mr. Whitmer's full program and will
hold the title of "SEMPAI" senoir student till his departure from the club.

Ms Whitmer Eevn though shes not a black belt yet has been a valuable asset in covering classes when
the sensei were tied up.She is a department head for a financial firm in Destin.

All of our staff have full time jobs outside the dojo. We teach because we love to!

OUR PHILOSOPHY
We offer a program that addresses the unique aspects of internal balance and harmony required to maintain health and well being. Our goal is to provide individuals with a comprehensive program of technique and physical training as well as a mental challenge that is unequaled in our geographic area. The program combines both traditional and the latest in martial arts oriented training. It is designed for all age groups and fitness levels. Students receive a comprehensive martial arts foundation and then build on their skills to become well rounded martial artists. The programs work together to develop focus, balance, strength and stamina. The combination of soft style, hard style and weapons martial arts training gives the student a broader view of the potential that exists within martial arts as a medium for health, fitness and personal protection.