Melvin Lewis, 6th Dan (Louisville, KY)
Almonte Covington, 6th Dan (Louisville, KY)
Tim Laba, 6th Dan (Hombu Dojo)
Dr. Andrew Norman, 4th Dan (Hombu Dojo)
Dr. Stuart Baxter, 5th Dan (University Club, Cincinnati, OH)
Tim Martin, 5th Dan (Louisville, KY)
Monice Covington, 4th Dan (Louisville, KY)
Muya Musafic, 6th Dan (Iowa)
Cliff Borchers, 4th Dan (South Padre Island, TX)
Kevin Downard, 2nd Dan (Pleasant Run Dojo)
Shawn Cliff, 3rd Dan (Lexington, KY)
Bryan Speakman, 4th Dan (Chillicothe, OH)
Hugh V. Wallace, 3rd Dan (Columbus, OH)