Association Director

Supreme Grandmaster Bill Rankin is a 10th Degree Black Belt of the Uchuno Shorin-ryu Karate Style. April 1, 2001 International Matsumura Seito Society Senior Advisor Lifetime member. 2001 International Matsumura Seito Society Grasshopper Award Supreme Grandmaster of the Year. World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2000 International Martial Artist Hall of Fame "Founder's Award". Member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council as of September 2000. 1998 World Karate Union Hall of Fame Inductee as Grand Master of the Year. 1988 World Karate Grand Champion. Began training in hand to hand combat 1965, jungle warfare 1967, and studied Shito-ryu, Jujitsu, Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima, Tai Chi, Kenpo, Kempo, Iaido, Judo, Aikido and several styles of Kung Fu. Trainer of several police officers in Maryland, North Dakota, California, New Mexico, Texas and Florida. Click on the photo for additional information about Supreme Grandmaster William Rankin.

Defense Meritorious Service Medal	Meritorious Service Medal	Air Force Commendation w/1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Joint Services Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award	Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/4 Bronze Leaf Clusters	Army Good Conduct Medal	National Defense Service Medal	Air Force Short Tour Ribbon
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