Sempai Mike Francis, 4th Dan Black Belt, Fukushidoin
Yeshua-Do Ohio Assistant-Representative
Born in Columbus Ohio in 1966 Michael W. Francis graduated from St. Charles Prep High School. He then went on to college at Franklin University to study business management. He joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve and served his country while attending college. Mr. Francis has started studying martial arts in 1984. He has ranks in Iron Claw Kung Fu, To Shin Do, Aiki Jujutsu, and Aiki Ninjutsu.
He began studying Ninjutsu in 1990 at the BujinKan Kage Dojo. After a six-year respite from training, Michael returned to training in 2001. In September of 2003 Michael was awarded his Shodan 1 st degree black belt. February of 2005 Nidan 2 nd degree was awarded to him. Michael also has the honor of being awarded his Sandan 3rd degree black belt in Sankaze Ryu Aiki Jutsu in January of 2011. Mike is owner of the Budo Martial Arts Academy, and founder of Gendai Teki Ninpo Taijutsu.
Mike accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour in 1997 and continue to live for Him He is a current member of World Harvest Church.
Contact: Budo Martial Arts Academy
1) Columbus, Ohio
2) Fairborn, Ohio
"Blessed be the Lord, my Rock, who trains my hands to fight, and my fingers for warfare"
- Psalm 144:2