Shihan Hardy
is the Chief Instructor/Founder of Spirit Warriors Dojos, LLC.
Shihan Hardy taught at Texas State University for 4 1/2 years before opening the San Marcos Dojo in 1997, the Austin Dojo in 1999 and the San Antonio Dojo in 2003. He has taught a wide variety of individuals ranging from Police Officers, Secret Service Agents, Fire Marshals, Military Special Operation members to professionals, college students, and the list goes on… Hardy brings a rare insight in to the Self-defense and Martial arts world as he has encountered many real life-threatening situations ranging from car-jackings to gun assaults and knife attacks.
Sensei Hardy is a Christian Minister, Pastor, herbalist, outdoorsman, nutritionist, and avid animal lover. Married to his high school sweet-heart of 18 years, they have 5 cats and 3 dogs.
Shihan Hardy was awarded the rank of JuDan by Soke Hatsumi while training in Japan.
(Judan ~ 10th degree Black Belt)
Instructor Justin Kates
Instructor Justin has been training in Spirit Warriors since 1998. Instructor Justin is a member of The Fellowship of Christian Warriors Church and a home builder by trade. Mr. Kates instructs basics classes at both SWD locations.
(Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt)
Calvin Hines
Calvin has been training at the Spirit Warriors San Antonio Dojo since 2003
He is currently a student at A&M University and enlisted in the Core.
Calvin Instructs basic classes at the SWD Bryan Dojo Location.
