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)
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)