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Mickey Fisher -- Founder Karate Shin-Toshi
 Mickey
Fisher has the distinction of introducing Americas'
first martial art, Karate Shin-Toshi in 1963.
This predates Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do by at least
three years. Prior to founding this new style,
Fisher trained in Chung Do Kwan, Shorin-ryu karate,
Aikido, Chinese and Okinwan kenpo and Isshin-ryu,
tang soo do, Hopki-Doand kung-fu. Instructors
whom he trained under include Jhoon Rhee, Allen
Steen, Ed Parker and Jack Hwang. |
Mickey Fisher's original style was Chung Do Kwan,
and he earned a first-degree black belt from Jhoon
Rhee in 1962, making him the original' Karate-Kid,
in that he was Americas' first teenage black belt.
He has since attained advanced degrees in Moo Duk
Kwon, Kenpo and several other styles. He currently
holds the highest rank of 9th Degree Black
Belt in Shin-Toshi Karate, which is backed-up
by his equal ranking in Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do.
Kwanjong Fisher is currently planning a several year
writing and seminar tour of the United States, Mexico,
Central and South America. He aspires to chronicle
the histories and biographies of the most notable
Asian martial arts pioneers.
You may correspond with Kwanjong Fisher through the
CHI-Notes section of this website.
Mike Burke -- Owner of Utah Karate Institute
 Mike
Burke the owner of Utah Karate Institute. He
is the 2nd highest ranking Shin-Toshi Karate martial
artist, having attained the rank of 7th degree
Black Belt in Shin-Toshi Karate.
Mr. Burke works closely with Mickey Fisher (founder
of Shin-Toshi karate) to oversee the International
Shin-Toshi Federation. Mr. Burke has been practicing
Shin-Toshi karate for many years and has been teaching
students at his schools for more than 20 years!
Jilyn Hopkins -- Senior Instructor - Hall of
Fame 2006
 Jilyn
Hopkins is a Senior Instructor at Utah Karate Institute and
a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate. She has been teaching for many years and is
a great asset to our schools.
Ms. Hopkins was inducted into the Utah Karate Institute
Hall of Fame in 2006.
John Newhall Jr. -- Senior Instructor - Hall
of Fame 2006
 John
Newhall Jr. is a Senior Instructor at Utah Karate
Institute and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate. He has been teaching for many years and is
a great asset to our schools.
Mr. Newhall was inducted into the Utah Karate Institute
Hall of Fame in 2006.
James Corbett -- Senior
Instructor
 James
Corbett began his first martial arts program at the
age of nine. The knowledge that he learned soon became
an integral part of his life and led him to a better
understanding of himself and the world around him.
James is currently a 4th Degree Black Belt
in Shin-Toshi Karate. He feels that his experience
and education within the system of Shin-Toshi will
have no end. Mr. Corbett continues in other states
promoting Karate Shin-Toshi as well as working in
law enforcement. Mr. Corbett conducts seminars at Utah Karate Institute and is currently directing UKI - Los Angeles.
Cory Fisher -- Owner/Head Instructor of UKI-Springville
(Cory's Karate)
Cory Fisher is the owner and Head Instructor of Cory's
Karate in Springville, Utah. She has enjoyed learning
the Shin-Toshi Karate system so much that she has
continued her education by opening a Shin-Toshi Karate
school in her home. Cory also designs and updates
this website for Karate Shin-Toshi.
Mrs. Fisher is currently a 3rd Degree Black
Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate.
Russell VanLeer -- Owner/Head Instructor of UKI - Kaysville
 Russell
VanLeer is the Head Instructor and Owner of UKI -
Kaysville. Mr. VanLeer is a 3rd Degree
Black Belt in Shin-Toshi Karate. He has been
teaching for many years has a great love for the art
of Shin-Toshi Karate.
Garrett Brenchley -- Head Instructor at UKI
- North
 Garrett
Brenchley is one of the first students that started
at UKI - North. He deserves much of the credit
for the continued growth and talent that is demonstrated
at UKI- North. Mr. Brenchley is currently a
3rd Degree Black Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate.
Jim Loynd -- Owner/Head Instructor of UKI-Aritei
Jim Loynd is the owner and Head Instructor of UKI-Aritei:
Aritei school of Martial Arts.
Mr. Loynd is currently a 2nd Degree Black
Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate.
Laura Duffy -- Owner/Head Instructor of UKI-Erving
Laura Duffy is the owner and Head Instructor of UKI-Erving.
Mrs. Duffy is currently a 1st Degree Black
Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate.
Caleb Collier -- Co-owner/Head Instructor of UKI-Fighting
Brothers
Caleb Collier is the co-owner and Head Instructor
of UKI-Fighting Brothers (Fighting Brothers Karate).
Mr. Collier voiced a desire to teach after earning
his brown belt and enjoys teaching at UKI-Fighting
Brothers. He is a student at Weber State University
studying Manufacturing Engineering. Mr. Collier loves
to teach Karate, lift weights and play video games.
Mr. Collier is currently a 1st Degree Black
Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate.
Reuben Collier -- Co-owner/Head Instructor of
UKI-Fighting Brothers
Reuben Collier is the co-owner and Head Instructor
of UKI-Fighting Brothers (Fighting Brothers Karate).
Reuben enjoys teaching and is always inventing new
activities to help students learn. Reuben loves the
outdoors. He loves to hike, camp, fish and hunt. Reuben
loves a challenge and karate has provided many challenges
for him.
Mr. Collier is currently a 1st Degree Black
Belt in Shin-Toshi
Karate.
Mickey Fisher -- Owner/Head Instructor of UKI-South,
Oklahoma
Mickey Fisher is the owner and Head Instructor of
UKI-South, Oklahoma.
Mr. Fisher is the founder of Shin-Toshi Karate and
is currently a 9th Degree Black Belt
in Shin-Toshi Karate.
Robyn Silverstein -- Tai Chi Chuan Instructor
at Utah Karate
 Robyn
Silverstein studied Tai Chi Chuan
for many years under the direction of the famous Grand
Master Choy Kam Man, in Chinatown, San Francisco.
She was the first non-Chinese student to study with
Master Choy beginning in 1966 and continued, thereafter
as a private student.
Robyn has taught the Southern Praying Mantis form
in Utah since 1981.
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