Hanshi Morgan, 10th Dan, started training in 1975 under Hanshi Herb Johnson, 10th Dan. He trained under Hanshi Johnson until Hanshi Johnson’s passing until 2015. From 1983 through 1988, he taught and managed studios for Hanshi Johnson. From 1988 to 2016, Hanshi Morgan owned, operated and taught out of his own dojo in Plainfield, Indiana. After Hanshi Johnson's passing, the title of "International Style Head" for Shorei Goju Ryu was passed on to Hanshi Phil Morgan by Hanshi Herb Johnson which was documented prior to his death by Hanshi Johnson himself. The title of " Style Head for Shorei Goju Ryu " was given to Hanshi Johnson by Grand Master Trias himself in 1979.

Hanshi Morgan's title as International Style Head of Shorei Goju Ryu has been recognized and endorsed by the late Mr. Glenn Keeney, Hanshi 10th Dan, Goju Ryu, Founder and President of " The Professional Karate Commission"; Mr. Robert Bowles, Hanshi 10th Dan, Founder and President of the " International Shuri Ryu Association "; Mr. John Venson, Hanshi 9th dan, Shuri Ryu and Mr. Eddie Bethea, Kyoshi 8th Dan, Shorin Ryu Shorinkan.

Saturday, December 11th. 2021 - Mr. Robert Bowles, Hanshi Ju Dan, International Style Head Shuri Ryu promoted Mr. Phil Morgan Hanshi to Ju Dan / 10th degree.

On his board was Mrs. Sandra Bowles, Hanshi Shuri Ryu; Mr. John Venson, Hanshi Shuri Ryu; Mr. Eddie Bethea, Kyoshi Shorin Ryu Shorinkan; Mr. John Manley, Kyoshi Goju Ryu and Mr. Mike Kincaid, Hanshi Kobudo Director Shorei Goju Ryu.

Hanshi Morgan has excelled in all aspects of the Martial Arts. His hard work, dedication, and commitment to the Martial Arts have earned him national recognition as an exceptional teacher, fierce competitor, and administrator.  In 1997 he was inducted into the USKA Hall of Fame and in 2014 Morgan was inducted into the PKC Elite as an Inaugural member.

“I have chosen Karate-Do as my way of life and will set goals for myself and my students to reach the highest potential, whatever it may be”

Hanshi Sensei Mike Kincaid started his Karate training in February of 1977 with Master Herb Johnson at the Olympic Karate Studios.  Hanshi Kincaid earned his Grandmaster Degree (9th Dan) and Hanshi title in 2015.  He also holds a Master’s degree in Okinawan Kobudo, the ancient art of weaponry.

Hanshi Kincaid’s most  memorable victory came at the United States Karate Alliance World Championships in 1995 when he won the Master's Kumite division and then when on to the finals to win the overall World Championship in Kumite. From 1996 through 2000, he was Captain of the PKC Black belt team and competed on the team while it won the Black belt Team competition at the USKA World Championships 5 consecutive years.

Mr. Kincaid was a PKC certified referee for professional kickboxing and for ten years was the PKC’s Director of competition for tournament karate responsible for writing the rules for tournament karate in Indiana and overseeing the certification of all tournament judges and referees. 

Hanshi Kincaid was voted to the USKA Hall of Fame in the class of 1996.

Hanshi Kay Myers began her martial arts training in 1979 when she became a student of Hanchi Herb Johnson.  She earned her Black Belt in 1982 in the Shorei Goju Ryu system.  Since then she has owned and operated her own school and conducted self- defense seminars specializing in small person self- defense.  Because of her efforts in instructing self-defense in the continuing studies program at IUPUI, she was awarded a Certificate for Recognition for her contribution in 1997-1998.

Mrs. Myers received her 9th degree Black Belt, on December 10th, 2022.  She is the highest ranking woman in the Shorei Goju Ryu system and the first to earn the rank of Master.  She is very proud of being awarded the coveted Eddie Bethea Humanitarian Award in 1994.

Mrs. Myers higher education and professional career includes a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Arts in education with teaching positions in the public school system.   Mrs. Myers has devoted her life to teaching adults and children and is proud of her achievements in the martial arts.  She, however, is most proud of her students, many of whom, like her, still study and pass on the art of Shorei  Goju Ryu