Meet Shihan
Shihan John Busto:
Owner and master instructor of Busto’s Martial Arts, Shihan John Busto has been studying karate for over 30 years under the guidance of some of the highest-respected practitioners in the Martial Arts community. He is a 6th degree Black Belt in Kenpo, earning the title of Shihan or master instructor, and a 3rd degree Black Belt in shootfighting.
Shihan opened his first studio in March of 1994, coincidentally this was the same studio he walked into as a child, and where he eventually began teaching as a 1st degree Brown Belt. He earned his first Black Belt that same year. Shihans journey towards achieving mastery of the knowledge and skills in the techniques and principals of Martial Arts is a testament to his many years of study in the art of Kenpo Karate. Recognized as a premier instructor among his peers, Shihan has trained individuals and teams to national and international championships, and has appeared as a featured instructor in Black Belt Magazine, videos and books. He has been a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame since 2007, and received a nomination for the Masters Hall of Fame. In May 2010, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to the community, both within and out of the Martial Arts world. Karate is a way of life, a passion which Shihan is inspired to share in the spirit of all he teaches. He is dedicated to creating a facility that respects core technical principals of Martial Arts, while building a foundation of confidence, discipline and focus among his students. Shihan has a dynamic teaching and leadership ability that balances his experience of the technique with the critical values that define Martial Arts, aptly conveying both to his students.
In December of 2000, Shihans school moved to its current location and houses a state-of-the-art fitness studio called Ellens Pilates and Fitness. Encouraging health and wellness through nutritional counseling, spinning, pilates, cardio kick-boxing and body sculpting, children, teens and adults all participate in classes geared to age and skill. Both studios share the same vision: to bring families and community together to achieve whatever personal health and life goals you desire.
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