
Bryan Crismas
Mr. Crismas has over 30 years of experience in traditional martial arts.
Training & Qualifications
Began training in Shito-Ryu, Feb of 1982. Tested for his Black belt in
1991, Tested for 2nd degree black belt 1995, and in 2002 tested for 3rd
degree black belt.
Started training, Apr of 1984 in Kobudo; Bo, Eku-bo, Sai, Tonfa,
Nunchaku, and Kama.
Attended numerous seminars by Shihan Fumio Demura, Head Instructor
of Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai
Trained in Toyama Ryu Batto Do with Sensei Nakamura, Sensei Ueki, and
Sensei Mochizuki.
Assistant Instructor at Main dojo, Pittsburg, KS. Have instructed at Head
dojo, in Santa Ana, CA. And at other dojo's including Louisburg, KS,
Joplin, MO, Ponoca City, OK, Valley Center, KS, Winona, MN, Sommerville,
NJ, and Newcastle, PA
Participated in the filming of Black Belt Magazine instructional video with
Shihan Fumio Demura, chief instructor and director of Japan Karate-Do
Genbu-Kai International. The video addition to Demura's video series is a
basic guide to Eku-Bo, an Okinawan weapon, and an instructional video
on kata and self-defense with the eku-bo.
Karate History
Feb 1982 Started training at PSU under Randy Buchanan
Sept 1987 Started to teaching at Pittsburg, KS Dojo,
While continuing to train for black belt.
April 1991 Received black belt in Shito-Ryu
May 1991 Became assistant instructor at Main dojo
April 1995 Received 2nd degree black belt in Shito-Ryu
Aug 2001 Instructor of PSU Karate Class
April 2001 Received black belt in Toyama Ryu Batto Do
April 2002 Received 3rd degree black belt in Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai
Feb 2006 Received 2nd degree black belt in Toyama Ryu Batto Do
Feb 2008 Received 4th degree black belt in Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai
Feb 2010 Inducted into Genbu Kai Hall of Fame
Feb 2011 Received 3rd and 4th degree black belt in Toyama Ryu Batto Do
Education
1985-1986 KUMC Medical Technology School, BSMT
1981-1985 PSU prerequisites for Medical Technology
