🥋 Martial Arts Credentials

Grand Master (Kushinda) Lamarr Thornton is a Martial Arts Master with over 44 years of practice and is the founder of the innovative Kushinda Ryu Martial Arts Systems and the New Breed Life Arts Programs.

• Primary Rank: Ninth (9th) Dan in Shotakan
• Additional Ranks:
  • - Sixth (6th) Dan in Ju Jitsu
  • - Sixth (6th) Dan in Goju Karate
  • - First (1st) Dan in Yummukwan Korean Karate
  • - First (1st) Dan in Kendo
• Championships: State Champion of USA Karate 1992 (over thirty-five division)
• Training Focus: Tournament Fighting, Boxing, Karate Boxing, Kata Weapons, Tai Chi, Street Self Defense, and Body Guard/Security Task Forces.

🌟 Community & Cultural Leadership

Beyond the dojo, Grand Master Thornton is recognized as a Cultural Artist, Producer/Director, and Choreographer, utilizing his natural magnetism and organizational skills to lead and inspire the community.

• Key Roles: Chief Instructor of the Harlem YMCA Association for 15 years.
• Youth Development: Served as Chief Instructor of the NCAA National Youth Sports Program at City College of New York.
• Promoter: Promoter of Major East Coast Martial Arts Events and Tournaments for over 30 years.
• Publication: Founder of the Martial Arts Newspaper, "The Dojo World News".

🏆 Recognition & Awards

His contributions have earned him global recognition, including:

• All American Karate Hall of Fame Award (Received March 14, 1992).
• Inducted into the Hall of Fames of countless other Martial Arts systems.