Master Mike Smith is skilled in the art of "Shorei-Ryu Karate". He has trained with the likes of Joe Lewis, Bill Wallace, Pat Miletech, Dan "The Beast" Severenz, Master Obato, and Benny "The Jet" Arquidez. In 2009 Mike was promoted to Master. Master Smith has won several national championships beginning in 1981. He was the kickboxing champion in 1986 and the Q.C. Toughman champion in 1995.

Sensei Hull is a black belt in Shorei-Ryu karate and Hawaiian style Kajukenbo. Holds certification of Yudansha from US Karate Do Kai. Trained with Master Mike Smith, Master Phillip Koeppel of US Karate Do Kai, and Master Alberto Friedman of Team America. 2 national championships with US Karate Do Kai. 3 gold medals from 2005 World Martial Games in Rosenheim Germany. Many top finishes in tournaments around the Midwest.