Kuro Bushi
United States
Inspirational quote
« Fall seven times stand up eight. Perseverance is key. A black is a wih belt who never quit. »
By Professor Amin Hassan
Kuro Bushi USA
Kuro Bushi USA will be managed by Kaicho Al Yisrael, the founder of KBI.
His biography will show you a passion for Martial Arts that will not leave you indifferent.
Kaicho
Al Yisrael
Founder/President of Kuro Bushi International
I, Al Yisrael was born raised in the inner city of Southwest Philadelphia. I was socialized through first hand exposure to the negative aspects of inner city life. I studied the Martial Sciences of Ryu Kyu Kenpo Karate, Aiki Jujitsu, Kendo, and (Okinawa) Kobujutsu at an early age. My first instructors were O Sensei Ein Togawa, Shinan Abdul Muhammad, and Sensei Shariif Abdul Hakim. I always dreamt as a child of doing martial arts and running around like a ninja.
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Senior Master Charles D. Battle
American Okinawan 6th Dan
Tang Soo Do 5th Dan
Vice President
After enlisting in the U.S. Navy at seventeen, Master Charles D. Battle trained in multiple martial arts while stationed in Japan and Italy. In 1991, he earned his Black Belt in Tang Soo Do under Grandmaster Jae C. Shin. Continuing his training, he excelled in boxing and kickboxing while serving aboard the U.S.S. Hunley. After 12 years of active duty, he joined the Naval Reserves and pursued a law enforcement career, retiring from the Navy in 2008. A veteran of the Richmond Police Department, he has spent over 20 years teaching martial arts, self-defense, and inner-city outreach programs.
Grandmaster Patricia Williams
Council of the Elders Member
I started Martial Arts with the late GM Jhoon Rhee, then switched over to Simba Dojang with SGM Furman Marshall and the late SGM Phil Cunningham Jr in 1968. I received my Black Belt in 1973. I have competed along the East Coast, (winning many trophies, along with other Simba Sisters).
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Master Jean-Francois Le Grand.
Lauderdale Florida Representative
I started my training in Tae Kwon Do and Karate-Do in late 1973 in Haiti with my uncles Grand Master-Monk Dr. Jude Innocent (now 10th dan of Tiger Jude Seven Styles Martial Arts) and Grand Master « Tiger » Paul Innocent (now 9th dan of Tiger Paul Tae Kwon Do Modern Karate) influenced by both my parents who also hold black belts. Half of the family moved to the NY and the others to Canada.
Grandmaster E. R. Spruiell
Council of the Elders Member
Sensei E. R. Spruiell, born May 5, 1945, is currently active in providing a service to Judo. In 1995, he established the Norfolk School of Judo & Jujitsu, Norfolk Virginia. His Dojo reflects the philosophy and training of Kodokan Judo and the Sasori Neko Ryu goshin-Jitsu Silat Association.
Grandmaster Amin Sami Hassan
Council of the Elders Member
Grandmaster / Professor Amin Sami Hassan, Ph.D., M.A.M.S, began his training in 1962 with basic karate self-defense techniques. Since then, He has practiced many other Martial Arts disciplines such as Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Kung Fu, and several variations of Goju-Ryu Karate, to name a few.
Soke Terry Pointer
Council of Elders/Board Member/Illinois Senior Representative.
Chicago Illinois Representative
Grandmaster Pointer have lived and trained in several countries and states doing his time in the armed forces. He has been training and teaching martial arts for 50 years a true martial artist will always be a student and have an open mind to learn new things.
Nancy Martinez
KBI Chaplain
New York
After a medical technology degree in 1972, I spent eight years at St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital. From 1981, I dedicated almost 25 years to full-time ministry at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church, teaching, conducting community outreach, and leading family ministries. In 2006, I shifted focus to advocate for families, offering counseling and parenting classes. My diverse experiences underscore my commitment to positively impact new opportunities.
Sensei Michael Guy Bilby
1946 – 2020
Sensei Michael Guy Bilby, 73, a resident of Lady’s Island, SC, formerly of Parsons, WV, husband of Sandra Oldaker Bilby, and decorated Marine Corps War Veteran, passed from this life Tuesday, June 17, 2020 at home surrounded by family under the care of Amedisys Hospice. Known to many as Sensei Mike he was loved and respected as a pillar of the community and mentor to the youth.
He taught beside Master Al Yisrael at both the OGIN Temple of Martial Sciences (Adults, Law Enforcement, and Military units) and the youth at The Beaufort Karate Center. Sensei Mike assisted Master Yisrael with the E.M.S. (Education, Martial Science, and Social Development) Program where the students trained for free as long as their academic grades and conduct were proficient. Sensei Mike taught Shotokan Karate and Okinawan Kobudo to the community youth of all ages with Master Yisrael at the Beaufort Boys and Girls Club and the Green Street Gym.
He is loved by all and missed by everyone. Semper Fi and OSU Warrior!
A graveside memorial service was held 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020 at Beaufort National Cemetery with United States Marine Corps Honors.