1990 -- started training from Darren Roberts, Sandan, Shotokan karate; 1992 -- received Brown Belt in karate from world renown, George Anderson, 9th dan, Hanshi 1993 -- received Shodan in Shotokan karate from Lee Harris, Sandan, Shotokan karate 1996 – received Nidan in karate; tested at Keno’s School of Judo-Karate (Akron, Ohio); judges: Professor Eugene Shy, Judan, Judo; Mr. Michael Nixon, Shichidan, Goju-Ryu karate Mr. Robert Valentine, Godan, Shotokan karate; Mr. Lee Harris, Sandan, Shotokan 1998 – received Sandan in Karate-do from Professional Karate Commission (PKC) |
Mr. Jemison continued to teach and train and entered my class in the Spring of 2000. He quickly became a faithful assistant instructor and conducted his own weekly class since 2002 |
2002 – received Shodan in Vee-jitsu from Jim Roma, Kudan 2004 – received Sandan in Vee-jitsu from Jim Roma, Kudan 2005 – received Yodan in Vee-jitsu from Jim Roma, Kudan |
2009 -- received Godan in Vee-jitsu; 2020 received Rokudan from Jim Roma, Kudan |
We now refer to him as 'Professor' Jemison. |