Board of Yudansha
(Black Belt Board of Directors)
Shotokan Ryu Karate-do
| Domenic Acquaviva | 5th Dan |
| Nicholas Acquaviva | 5th Dan |
| Brian Kreizinger | 5th Dan |
| Michael Clare | 4th Dan |
| Steven A. McKenzie Sr. | 3rd Dan |
| Michael Harty | 3rd Dan |
| John Macnamara | 3rd Dan |
Aiki-Jutsu
| Alfred Souza | 7th Dan, Aiki-Jutsu 4th Dan, Shotokan |
In our organization, we believe that when you attain the rank of sandan - 3rd degree black belt (approx. 15 years study) - you are a Karate sensei. All of the above listed instructors have attained sensei-level karate abilities and rank. They all teach here at NEMAD. Their years in the martial arts range from 22 years to over 40 years.