Shihan Williams began her journey into the martial arts in 1964.

 

The systems she holds ranks in are as follows:

 

Tae Su Jutsu - Founder / Grandmaster

Chinese Wing Chun (traditionally unranked)

Korean Tang Soo Do - 7th Dan

Korean Tae Kwon Do (ITF) - 3rd Dan

Okinawan Shorin Ryu - 2nd Dan

Okinawan Goju Ryu - 1st Dan

Japanese Shotokan - 1st Dan

Japanese Shito Ryu - 1st Dan

American Freestyle (Joe Corley System) - 1st Dan

 

Awards and Achievements

National Weapons Registry (KAMAS) 1984 #524

Nominated for instructor of the year 1985

Letters of commendation "Battle of Atlanta", 1981 - American Tang Soo Do Association 1988

Recognition Award "Tae Kwon Do times" magazine Jan. 1989

Presidential Sports Award for Tae Kwon do, 1989

Presidential Sports Award for Karate, 1990

 

Shihan Williams is also on the board of advisors for the "Karate for Christ" Association.

A member of the International Network of Christian Martial Arts

A member of the Network of Martial Arts (NOMA)