Mark Johnson, Sensei/Sa Bum Nim - Chief Instructor- Founder of Sho Gigei Karate, 4th degree black belt-American Karate, 3rd degree black belt-American Freestyle Karate, 2nd degree black belt-Wado Ryu karate, 2nd degree black belt-Freestyle Tae Kwon Do, 1st degree black belt-ATA Tae Kwon Do, Certified Expert Childrens Martial Arts Instructor by Master Melody Shuman. Named Martial Arts Man of the Year 2007 by the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.