Michael Thompson

Sensei Michael Thompson began training Danzan Ryu at Makoto Kai in late 2011. He became a co-school head of Makoto Kai in 2022 and assumed full school head responsibilities in 2024. He earned the rank of Nidan (3rd degree black belt) in 2025. Sensei Thompson has also trained in Taekwondo, Aikido, Dentokan Aikijujitsu, and Progressive System (a blend of Filipino Martial Arts and Jujitsu).