Michael Hernandez, Shihan Owner and Head Instructor 6th Dan, Black Belt
- More than 35 years of Experience
- Chief Instructor
- American Budokai International
- Rokudan
- 6th Degree, Okinawan Shuri-ryu Karate-do
- Godan
- 5th Degree, Shintoyoshin-kai Jiu-Jitsu
- Member
- American Budokai Society
- American Budokai International
- PAMAI (Professional Association of Martial Arts Instructors)
- 2006 Black Belt of the Year
- Awarded by the American Budokai Society
- Multi-National Champion
- Forms
- Fighting
- Weapons
- 2002 Pinnacle Award
- The Pinnacle Award is given to individuals "who have dedicated themselves to and have attained a level of proficiency in the three highest callings of Teacher, Healer and Warrior".