
Bryan Crismas
Mr. Crismas has over 28 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
Education
1985-1986 KUMC Medical Technology School, BSMT
1981-1985 PSU prerequisites for Medical Technology

Michael Wahl
QUALIFICATIONS
Training in Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai since January 1992 at PSU
Have attended and taught numerous seminars in self-defense, kobudo,
batto, and karate-do under the guidance of Shihan Fumio Demura, Head
Instructor of Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai.
Have trained in Toyama-Ryu Batto-Do with Sensei Nakamura, Sensei
Mochizuki, and Sensei Ueki.
Training in Bo, Eku-Bo, Tonfa, Sai, Kama, Nunchaku, and Sword since 1992.
KARATE HISTORY
Jan 1992 Started training at PSU under Randy Buchannon
Jan 1999 Started to teaching at Pittsburg, KS Dojo,
While continuing to train for black belt.
April 2001 Received Black Belt in Shito-Ryu
April 2001 Received Black Belt in Toyama-Ryu Batto-Do
May 2001 Became assistance instructor at main dojo
April 2006 Received 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shito-Ryu
EDUCATION
1991-1996 Pittsburg State University, Accounting