Johnny Hughes Sensei is the head instructor of Modern Defensive Arts and has been training continuously in the martial arts since January of 1991.
Hughes Sensei has the following credentials:
Hughes Sensei has the following credentials:
- 5th degree black belt, as recognized by the UMAA ( http://www.umaaglobal.com/ )
- MSEd - Master's of Science in Education/Certified teacher for the state of South Carolina (Master's Degree of Education)
- South Carolina state director for the UMAA
- Certified instructor for Karate For Christ International
- Competed and judged at local and regional tournaments
- Written several pieces for Black Belt Magazine and local newspapers
Steve Durham:
- Kindai Karate - Sandan - 3rd Degree Black Belt
- US Tai Karate - Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Tyshawn Davis:
- Kindai Karate - Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt
- Taewondo Black Belt
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Jonathan McGahee
- Kindai Karate Black Belt - Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt
- First Aid Certified
Ruby Cochran:
- Kindai Karate - Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Brenda Treadaway:
- Kindai Karate - Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Darren Foster:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt - Shodan
Mike Treadaway:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt - Shodan
- NRA & SC SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Instructor
Bryce Lewis
- Kindai Karate Black Belt - Shodan
Darin Dickey:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt - Shodan
Chris Ashby:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt - Shodan
Sarah Zorn:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt- Shodan
- Chito-Ryu Karate : Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belt
- American Open Style - 1st Degree Black Belt
Ryan Hoyle:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt- Shodan
Marjorie George:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt- Shodan
Daniel Hollows:
- Kindai Karate Black Belt- Shodan