Hanshi Pachivas is a 10th degree Black belt and the highest ranking person in Shuri-ryu karatedo. Hanshi Pachivas began teaching karate to the general public in he early 1950s and is the Father of Karate in Florida. Traditional karate grew under his leadership. He supported the growth of authentic karate and promoted many tournaments that were the stepping stone for Florida Karate-ka to gain national prominence. Hes been named Coach of the Year six times and traveled around the world as an Ambassador of Karate.

During Hanshi Pachivass competition days he was feared for his speed and power. Usually fighting from a cat stance he could use both roundhouse and front kicks and his incredible hand speed. In 1963 Grandmaster Robert Trias invited him the Hombu Dojo in Phoenix, Arizona. This was the beginning of a special relationship that would last for the next 25 years. Hanshi Pachivas is one of just a few to be personally chosen by OSensei Trias to be a member of the Trias International Society.

Under Grandmaster Trias, Hanshi Pachivas received the highest title within the organization. He is a Chief Instructor and now Director of the United States Karate Association International. Hanshi Pachivas holds a 5th Degree in Judo and in Jujitsu.

Mr. Mike Awad is a man who lives and breaths katatedo. A student of Grandmaster Trias, Mr. Awad has studied karate for over 25 years. He is currently the Director of the Kosho School of Karate in Mt. Washington, Ohio. His accomplishments are too numerous to list, but include a member of the Trias International Society. Mr. Awad has been on many National teams both in Kumite and Kata.

Mr. Dale Benson started training karate in Wisconsin in 1971. Two years later, after having met Grandmaster Trias, he moved to Arizona so he could train with the Grandmaster himself, who has been Mr. Benson's greatest inspiration. Mr. Benson has taken all elements of karate (physical, mental, and spiritual) and incorporated them into every segment of his life, now in charge of his own executive search firm.

Mr. Benson was instrumental in the International Training Seminars held annually by O'Sensei Trias. His expertise was invaluable for not only O'Sensei also for the participants. His close relationship with O'Sensei allowed him to be a part of the inner principles of Shuri-ryu. He continues to teach privately with a small group of dedicated students. Mr. Benson is a nationally known competitor, instructor, and he has fought full contact Koshiki Karate in the US and Japan. Further Mr. Benson was the Chief Instructor at the USKA Headquarters, his leadership, knowledge, and experience was a tremendous asset to O'Sensei and to Shuri-ryu. Mr. Benson was inducted to the Trias International Society.

Hanshi Robert Bowles, 9th Degree , is one of the late Grand Master Trias' six Chief instructors of the Shuri-Ryu system. Hanshi Bowles was the seventeenth (17) inductee into the Trias International Society and founder / director of the International Shuri-Ryu Association. Mr. Bowles has studied martial arts for over 35 years.

In 1972, Hanshi Bowles was a member of the first U.S.K.A. team to tour Europe. Since then he has represented the United States on seven different world tours visiting the following countries: Okinawa, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, England, Germany, Scotland, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Panama, and Venezuela.

Hanshi Bowles was the first person in the history of the U.S.K.A. Grand Nationals to win the Triple Crown; 1st place in Kata-Kumite and Weapons in 1973. With tournament championships spanning over 25 years, he has won the title of U.S.K.A World Champion six times.

Karatedo is the way of life since Pete Rabino set foot on the way at the age of 13 in Phoenix, Arizona. Though the path was often long and arduous, it brought to his life a sense of peace, harmony and a certain fulfillment of his cultural heritage. half Filipino and half Apace Indian, Pete was born to be a fighter, and today credits Grandmaster Trias with channeling his fighting spirit in a positive direction. With the structured training of the Trias Dojo, Mr. Rabino quickly established himself as an outstanding competitor in both kumite and kata. He won the USKA Grand nationals from 69-73. He is remembered by many for his lightning fast backhand and deceptive drop kick, both of which he used on the day he come out of retirement to place in the Masters division of the 1985 World Karate Championships in Houston, Texas. In 1971 Master Trias appointed Mr. Rabino as one of the first Chief Instructors, and in 1974 he was elected into the Trias International Society.

Mr. Abele is an eighth degree Black Belt in Karate and Jujitsu. He holds the Kyoshi title for advanced study in the Martial Arts. He was elected to the Trias International Society (a society for the most spirited fighters in the country). He is the founder of the Columbia School of Karatedo. It is a national center for the Martial Arts, Karatedo, Jujitsu, and Okinawan Kobudo. Mr. Abele is a head coach for the USA Karate Federation and a national trainer for the United States Karate Team. Kyoshi Abele is a member of the Inner Council for the International Shuri-ryu Association.

Mr. Abele has traveled extensively throughout the Unites States, Canada, Europe, and the Orient, training with the best American and Oriental instructors. Mr. Abele has won many regional, national and world tournaments, including the United States Karate Association Nationals, the United States International, and the First Florida Professional Championships and USKA World Championships in 1983 and 1985.

In 1982, he was appointed to Chief Instructor to teach Shuri-ryu (an authentic style) worldwide. There are only six Chief Instructors worldwide.