One Arizona Karate Instructor, is a member of several Halls-of-Fame, "Who's Who of Martial Arts Legends", "Who's Who in the World", is a certified 10th degree black belt and grandmaster. His achievements include "Instructor of the Year", "International Instructor of the Year", and "Grandmaster of the Year" and is a former professor of martial arts at 4 universities. Soke Hausel, from Gilbert, Arizona, was nominated for Man of the Year.