Shihan/Sifu Mark Day

Shorin Ryu Karate (Godan) ---- Toy-Gar Kung Fu (5th Degree Red Sash) ---- Ju Jitsu (Nidan) ---- Judo (Shodan)

I began my martial training as a wrestler at Sailorway Middle School in Vermilion, Ohio and Sandusky High School In 1985 I stepped into my first dojo and began training in martial arts under Master Al Fuzy at the Ohio Ji Do Kwon. Unfortunately my family had to relocate and I could no longer train there. From 1987 to 1991 I was a student and became an instructor at Tracy's Martial Arts Studio under Sensei Ken Ortner . I trained in Chinese Kenpo , American Kenpo and Bando. From 1991 to 1994 I was a student and Instructor at the Okinawan Budo Kai School under Master Herman Gonzales. I trained in Okinawan Karate , Judo and Ju Jitsu earning Shodan Rank. From 1994 to 2001 I was a student under Shihan Joe Panaccione. I trained in Shorin Ryu Karate and Southern Chinese Boxing (Toy-Gar Kung Fu) earning Shodan Rank in 1997. From 1994 to Present I'm a atudent under Shihan Will Duncan training in Shorin Ryu Karate and Southern Chinese Boxing (Toy-Gar Kung Fu) earning Shodan Rank in 1997, Nidan Rank in 1999, Sandan Rank in 2001, Yondan rank in 2004, and Godan in 2006. I was also awarded the title of Shihan (Master in Karate) and Red Sash (Master in Kung Fu) in 2006. From 2001 to Present I'm a student under O'Sensei Philip S. Porter, training in Ju Jitsu and Judo earning Nidan rank in Ju Jitsu in 2002. I also train in and teach several weapons including Bo , Sai , Spear , Escrima Stick and Broad Sword.

Affiliations
1994	Joined Universal Martial Arts Federation
2001	Joined United States Martial Arts Association
2001	Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame
2004	Inducted into United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame (male instructor of the year)
2004	Joined Unified Martial Arts Federation