About Our Trainers

Mike Holmes

Sensei Mike Holmes 4th Dan


Sensei Mike started Martial Arts while at West Virginia University under Sensei Gene Thorner studying Shorin Ryu Karate.  Once he moved to South Carolina he started training in Tae Kwon Do under Sensei Ed Tibor obtaining a 2nd Dan.  After Sensei Tibor moved to Pa. Sensei Holmes continued training under Master Mike Wilson and Master Steven Clarke obtaining 3rd Dan in 2006 and in Feb. 2009 obtained his 4th Dan.  He is currently studying for Certification in Japanese Sword under Sensei Joe Morejon from Orlando, Fl.

Sensei Jim Larsen 2nd Dan

Sensei Jim got started in the Martial Arts in 2000 under Sensei Mike Holmes.  He originally got involved because his son Michael was taking lessons and decided he would give it a try.  He received his 1st Dan in 2005 and in November of 2006 received his 2nd Dan and an Instructors Certification.  He is currently studying for Certification in Japanese Sword under Sensei Joe Morejon from Orlando, Fl . 


Michelle D. Crosby

In 1998, during her high school years, Michelle D. Crosby was a part of the World Taekwondo Association (WTA) organization where she studied Taekwondo under Sensei Terry and Jerry Wolfe, competed in several tournaments, and received a First Place Medal for the State Tournament.

During her early college years, Michelle continued to participate in Tae Kwon Do lessons and earned her brown belt. She participated in the college’s Shotokan Karate Club as well.

In 2008, she joined US Hido Kwan Association (USHKA) where she continues to study martial arts under Master M. Holmes, and has earned her 1st dan black belt. She enjoys helping lead the demonstration team to make it a fun challenge for the members. Presently, she is attending sword seminars under Sensei Joe Morejon to earn her certification in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu.