"My instructor once told me that the first five dan ranks come for what you've gotten out of the system, the next ranks come for what you've given back." - Anonymous -

STEVE FOSSUM - WHO'S WHO IN SYSTEM 5 - TRAINING PHOTOS - CLUB PHOTOS

The System 5 Color Belt...
No Average Karate Belt...
An ELITE of Karate Ranks...

Below you will find the color belt ranks of System 5 Karate under Master Sensei Steve Fossum since he opened his first Professional System 5 Karate School in January, 1982.

How ELITE is a belt rank in System 5 Karate?

Well, as of 2005, there have been well over 10,000 students who have trained in System 5 Karate in many different types of seminars, from woman's self defense to S.T.I.H.C. (Special Training In Hand to Hand Combat - Military Special Forces Training) Than there are those elite few that have attempted to achieve a color belt rank in System 5..

Over 3,000 students have trained under Master Sensei Steve Fossum from January, 1982 to 2005.
Of those, only 389 students have achieved a color Belt rank in System 5 under Master Sensei Steve Fossum.

They all make up the elite force of the Few & the Proud, The System 5 Color Belts.
WHO ARE THEY?
They are listed below in rank and alphabetical order.

THE BLACK BELTS OF
SYSTEM 5
COMBAT KARATE

System 5 Sensei
Conrad Woodall
Mr. Woodall was the first student under Master Sensei Steve Fossum's Instruction to reach Black Belt in System 5. His 40 hour test started at 8:PM, Friday, February 11th and ended at 12: Noon Sunday, February 13th, 1995. Mr. Woodall attained the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt In System 5.

In February of 2002 Mr. Woodall opened his first karate school taking over where Mr. Fossum left off. Later he expanded his school to Loomis and in May of 2007 he expanded to an even larger location in Rocklin, California. When Mr. Woodall attained a job teaching Criminal Justice he moved his club back to Loomis, CA.

System 5 Sensei

Stacey Scannell

Miss "The Little Dragon" Scannell was the second student to reach Black Belt In System 5 under Master Sensei Steve Fossum's Instruction. At 17 years old, she was the youngest individual to reach Black Belt In System 5. She was also the first female Black Belt In System 5.

An error was made in scheduling her test and she actually started an hour early at 7:PM, Friday, November 22nd instead of 8:PM. Her weekend testing ended at 12:Noon Sunday, November 24th, 1996. By mistake, her test was 41 hours instead of the standard 40 hours for a System 5 Black Belt Test.

She Graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, USA in the spring of 2000.

As of 2010, she is married to Sebastian. Together they have two sons, Rocco and Luca and living in Florida. She also has her own business, Writing Monster. The company is the world's number one multi-service editorial company online giving their customers direct access to over 150 highly qualified proofreading and editing experts, including English professors, lawyers, copy editors, technical and business writers.
Visit her site at www.writingmonster.com.

System 5 Sensei

Jim Stephens

Sensei Jim Stephens (Father of Joe Stephens below) lives in Loomis, CA, USA. He was the 3rd student to reach Black Belt in System 5 under Master Sensei Steve Fossum's Instruction at the age of 42. His 40 hour test started at 8:PM, Friday, August 11th and ended at 12: Noon Sunday, August 13th, 2000.

Jim retired as a Battalion Chief for South Placer Fire District in Granite Bay, California, USA. He, like his son below, was a "MAJOR HELP" in Building the Current Private System 5 Club.

System 5 Sensei

Pat Perkins

Mr. Perkins' of Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe, CA, USA was the 4th student under Master Sensei Steve Fossum's Instruction to reach Black Belt in System 5 at the age of 35.

His 40 hour test started at 8:PM, Friday, August 18th and ended at 12:Noon Sunday, August 20th, 2000.
Mr. Perkins was awarded his current rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt in System 5 on June 11th, 2003.

He is currently an Engineer in North Shore Tahoe, California, USA.

On Tuesday, January 6th, 2004, Mr. Perkins held his first class at his own System 5 Karate School in Tahoe City, California, USA. (His School Logo is at Left)
He can be reached at (530) 414-6272.
To add, He was a "MAJOR HELP" in Building the Current Private System 5 Club in Newcastle, CA.

System 5 Sensei

Joe Stephens

Sensei Joe Stephens (Son of Jim Stephens above) lives in Loomis, CA, USA. He was the 5th student to reach Black Belt in System 5 under Master Sensei Steve Fossum's Instruction. His 40 hour test started at 8:PM, Friday, October 11th and ended at 12: Noon Sunday, October 13th, 2002.

Joe is married and is currently a Fireman for South Placer Fire District in Granite Bay, California, USA.
He, like his father (Jim, Left, in Joe's arms after his test) was a "MAJOR HELP" in Building the Current Private System 5 Club.

System 5 Sensei

Rory Inchaurregui

Sensei Rory Inchaurregui lives in Loomis, CA, USA. He was the 6th student to reach Black Belt in System 5 under Master Sensei Steve Fossum's Instruction. His 40 hour test started at 8:PM, Friday, August 29th and ended at 12: Noon Sunday, August 31st, 2008.

With his family he is part owner in "Inch's Tooling". Inch's Tooling specializes in metal fabrication with a specialized CNC machine shop that handles sheet metal work, powder coating, bumpers, radio racks etc. for law enforcement vehicles like CHP, Sheriff, Police, CDF, Forestry Department etc. and pretty much anything to do with Metal. Rory himself is extremely skilled in doing custom fabricating with metal.

He was a major help in building and maintaining the current System 5 club. He also makes parts for the official IKF and ISCF Championship Title Belts as well as other belts for the company, International Fight Belts, being the one who makes the side plates as well as the shield plates on the 2008 IKF World Classic Title Belts. He is also the one who created the custom Trophy Belts.

Rory started training in System 5 with Master Sensei Steve Fossum in July of 1992.

SPECIAL NOTES ON LISTINGS

• S5I
  • These students were System 5 Instructors at one time.
    
    
• (S5B)
  • These were the 6 Original BLACK BELTS of System 5 Karate, however at the time, the requirements for this rank were at the Green Belt Level.
    
    
• LAST PROMOTION DATE
  • The actual System 5 records only exist from late 1989 to present for exact promotion dates. Previous to then, some records were lost in the Lincoln Way, Auburn School fire on November 15th, 1985. If the exact dates were known, they were listed. When Year only is listed, it is usually an estimate within 1 year.
    
    
• ADVANCED YELLOW THROUGH ADVANCED BLUE:
  • Some of these individuals were awarded their ADVANCED rank in the spring of 1997 when the Yellow, Orange and Blue Belt ranks were SPLIT in half. Students active last promoted as late as 1996 who held a Yellow, Orange or Blue Belt rank were automatically promoted to the Advanced rank of the belt that they held. HOWEVER, students who were active prior to 1996 but held Yellow, Orange or Blue Belt ranks were not automatically promoted up. These students were kept at their last promoted rank.

6, SYSTEM 5 HONORARY BLACK BELTS
These were the 6 Original BLACK BELTS of System 5 Karate.
However at the time, the requirements for this rank were at the Green Belt Level.
Name, Titles, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. John Anderson
   • (Pictured at Right -On Left- with IKF Pro World Champion Juan Torres)
     Greenwood, CA: S5B, S5I, February 23rd, 2006 - Achieved Brown Belt.
     First System 5 Student of SF to do kickboxing.
     John and his father own their own construction company. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
     
     
2. John Hardin
   • 2010: Loomis, CA: S5B, S5I, February 23rd, 2006 - Achieved Brown Belt
     USN Corpsman, He is a Physician's Assistant, - (Info as of 9-28-10)
     
     
3. James Dunn
   • Lives in Washington State: S5B, S5I, . APRIL, 1985 - Achieved Green Belt, (Equal now to System 5, 2nd Degree Black Belt)
     Teaching System 5 in Washington State. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
     
     
4. Steve Pacheco
   • Port Orchard, Washington. S5B, S5I. OCTOBER, 1982, 1st Green Belt, (Equal now to System 5, 1st Degree Black Belt)
     With Privates from Mr. Fossum, Mr. Pacheco only took 1 year to reach this rank.
     2008: Owns a commercial painting company. - (Info as of 9-2008)
     
     
5. Dr. Mike Trapani (Right)
   • Bodega Bay, CA: S5B, S5I. AUGUST, 1989 - Advanced Red Belt, (Equal now to System 5, 3rd Degree Black Belt)
     Mike was the very First system 5 Red Belt.
     Mike is a Veterinarian and once owned his own Veterinarian Hospital (For the Love of Pets) in Grass Valley, CA, but recently relocated. - (Info as of 9-2008)
     
     
6. Don West
   • Newcastle, CA: S5B, S5I. MAY 29th, 1990 - Advanced Red Belt, (Equal now to System 5, 3rd Degree Black Belt)
     Was Longest active System 5 student. (Approximately. 12 years)
     Now works for the Franchise Tax Board in Sacramento, CA. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
     
     

-1- SYSTEM 5 ADVANCED BROWN BELT
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. John Anderson
   • Greenwood, CA: S5B, S5I, September, 2006 - Achieved Advanced Brown Belt.
     First System 5 Student of SF to do kickboxing.
     John and his father own their own construction company. - (Info as of 9-25-06)

-4- SYSTEM 5 BROWN BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. John Hardin
   • 2010: Loomis, CA: S5B, S5I, February 23rd, 2006 - Achieved Brown Belt.
     USN Corpsman, He is a Physician's Assistant, - (Info as of 9-28-10)
     
     
2. Carl Bader
   • Auburn, CA: S5I, OCTOBER 14th, 1996.
     Computer Tech, HP in Roseville, CA. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
3. Gary Henson
   • Ophir, CA: S5I, AUGUST 23rd, 1999.
     Owns his own Financial Advisor and Tax consulting company in Auburn, CA.
     Helped in Building Current Club.
     Gary is also involved in music, for more on his music career, click HERE. (Info as of 8-08)
     
     
4. Tim Nash
   • Auburn, CA: S5I, OCTOBER 14th, 1999.
     Associate Producer / Director of Photography for Ridgeline entertainment, Auburn, CA. - (Info as of 9-2012)
     
     

3 SYSTEM 5 ADVANCED RED BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Peter Demas
   • Lincoln, CA, OCTOBER 20th, 1997, Known for his Basketball Skills.
     Peter is now involved in Real Estate and land developing. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
2. Jessie Meeker
   • JUNE 30th, 1997, Jessie joined the Army in 2006.
     SGT. Meeker is a Military Policeman in the Army Reserves.
     He deployed to Iraq in 2007-2008 and is deploying for his second tour in the fall of 2010.
     In civilian life, he is a Policeman in Marana, Arizona, USA.
     Army Photo AND Here.
     Jessie was also a Co-Star on the System 5 TV show "The WORLD OF MARTIAL ARTS". - (Info as of 8-22-10)
     
     
3. John Tafoya
   • Granite Bay, California: Advanced Red Belt - 2007, S5.
     John was a software engineer for Microsoft until 2009.
     He is now self employed with his business, Competition Technology.
     He is married with 3 children and living in Granite Bay, California. - (Info as of 9-28-10)
     
     

4 SYSTEM 5 RED BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Eric Harris
   • Whereabouts unknown: S5I, OCTOBER 8th, 1998.
     Last we saw of Eric he was off on a trip for business.
     He is doing something with the computer industry we believe. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
2. Chris Lonicki
   • Whereabouts unknown: JUNE 12th, 1996.
     Chris was a wrestled in high school and has grown up a lot since a student in System 5.
     However, we do not know where he is today. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
3. Sylvester Lonicki
   • Auburn, CA, APRIL 11th, 1996.
     Sylvestor is still a Professional Painter and was the one who Painted most of the old karate school. - (Info as of 11-16-10)
     
     

5 SYSTEM 5 ADVANCED GREEN BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Frank Curtis
   • Auburn, CA: S-5 INST. SEPTEMBER 10th, 1998.
     Frank was Mr. Fossum's Seminar Assistant during his "Victory by Knockout" Tour.
     He workd as a service writer at CarMax in Roseville, California.
     He was also the Best Man at Mr. Fossum's wedding on November 2nd, 2002. - (Info as of 10-30-12)
     
     
2. Yancey Gillies
   • Auburn, CA: S5I. APRIL 28th, 1997, 2nd highest ranking female in System 5.
     Yancey moved to Western New York in October 2006 after her husband Em died in 2005.
     She also created THE Original IKF Website. - (Info as of 8-22-10)
     
     
3. Bob Meneely
   • Loomis, CA: S5I, MAY 17th, 2000.
     Bob is a retired Computer Technician for the State of California.
     He is also the chief computer man for the entire IKF/ISCF and Syatem 5 facility.
     He was a "MAJOR HELP" in Building Current Club. - (Info as of 9-28-10)
     
     
4. Miles Mott
   • Whereabouts unknown: SEPTEMBER 27th, 2000.
     Last we heard Miles was a winning Competition Skier. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
5. Jason Theis
   • Rocklin, CA: APRIL 10th, 1997.
     After Mr. Fossum stopped teaching Jason started training with Mr. Woodall and Professor Don Cross.
     Jason became certified as a massage therapist in 2007.
     He holds a black belt in Won Yuen Fa.
     He also has training in CPR, first aid and and an Associates Degree from Heald Business College. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
     
     

6 SYSTEM 5 GREEN BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Josh Demas
   • Lincoln, CA: MAY 29th, 1997.
     Josh was a wrestler at Del Oro High School in Loomis, CA.
     After graduating he went on to become quite the hard working businessman.
     Today Josh owns his own 18 wheeler and hauls hay from his family ranch in Nevada to ranches throughout California and MAN, Does his truck SHINE! - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
2. David Marston
   • Whereabouts unknown: S5I, MARCH 22nd, 1995.
     Dave was in the Navy where he served on an Aircraft Carrier.
     After an eye injury took him away from the service we kind of lost track of him.
     He may be either working in the CDF (California Department of Forestry) or with his family cabinet shop. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
3. Chris Obranovich
   • Chris was a Co-Star on the System 5 TV show "The WORLD OF MARTIAL ARTS".
     He went into the military and eventually got married.
     (Info as of 2-23-12)
     
     
4. Pay Porter
   • S5I 1996, You will be Remembered with Honor Ray.
     Rest In Peace. Ray past away in 2000. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
5. Pat Ryan
   • Lincoln, CA: AUGUST 6th, 1997.
     Whereabouts unknown: - (Info as of 10-30-12)
     
     
6. Kirsten Suzuki
   • Cheyenne, Wyoming: MARCH 27th, 1996.
     Kirsten was a Co-Star on the System 5 TV show "The WORLD OF MARTIAL ARTS".
     Known for her beatiful long hair Kirsten (Beck) is now married to Nathan. - (Info as of 11-16-10)
     
     

4 SYSTEM 5 ADVANCED PURPLE BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any.

1. Marian Fernandez
   • Whereabouts unknown: S5I: OCTOBER 20th, 1997.
     Marian was one of our Woman's Self Defense Seminar Instructors.
     She was also a Nurse at the Roseville Hospital, in Roseville, CA. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
2. Monty Hanks
   • Orangevale, CA: (S5I) MARCH 3rd, 1998.
     Monty earned the kickboxing nickname of "Rocketman" with a KO win in :52 seconds.
     He went on to be a major player in the e-trade market and also got married. Good Kick Monty!. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     
3. Gateley Meeker
   • Whereabouts unknown: AUGUST 2nd, 1994.
     Gateley will forever hold the record for the most System 5 Karate Grand Point Titles (6).
     Gateley graduated from the Huntsman Program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
     He is married and works for Neilson Entertainment in Los Angeles, California, USA. - (Info as of 8-22-10)
     
     
4. Greg Noyes
   • Whereabouts unknown: FEBRUARY 5th, 1997.
     We do not know what he's up to now. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
     
     

21 SYSTEM 5 PURPLE BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Darren Anderson
   • AUGUST 22nd, 1996, School Teacher
2. Diana Bare
   • S5I, AUGUST 22nd, 1996, Woman's Self Defense Seminar Assistant
3. Randy Brooks
   • S5I, AUGUST 8th, 1989, N/A
4. Mike Buehler
   • SEPTEMBER 28th, 1998, N/A
5. Andrew Bushey
   • APRIL 20th, 1998, N/A
6. Ron Coe
   • S5I, MARCH 19th, 1987, Worked as a bouncer with Mr. Fossum for 3 years
7. Dan Delgado
   • DECEMBER 21st, 1994.
     Was a BIG HELP as Assistant Director with Mr. Fossum for the System 5 TV Show "World of Martial Arts" With Master Sensei Steve Fossum.
8. Garrett Frank
   • MARCH 18th 1998, N/A
9. Evrett Jay
   • S5I, JUNE 21st, 1986, N/A
10. Cynthia - Cindy Kajimura - Fossum
    • Loomis, CA: S5I, FEBRUARY 3rd, 1998.
      Married Mr. Fossum's brother Tom. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
11. Ben McAlister
    • MAY 12th, 1997, N/A
12. Peter Meneely
    • Loomis, CA: May 17th, 2000.
      With his father Bob, Peter helped build the current school.
      2000 Graduate Of Del Oro HS Peter now works in Las Vegas, Nevada. - (Info as of 2-9-10)
13. Helene Nakamura
    • S5I, 1986.
      Also a Black belt in Kenpo karate
14. Jason Sawyer
    • MAY 12th, 1998, N/A
15. Pat Sayer
    • SEPTEMBER 26th, 1996, Contractor
16. Norm Schoenhoff
    • APRIL 24th, 1996.
      Owns "WHITEWATER EXCITEMENT" Rafting Company
17. Suzanne Suzuki
    • SEPTEMBER 16th, 1995, N/A
18. Joe Swallow
    • Loomis, CA: APRIL 17th, 1997.
      After Mr. Fossum stopped teaching Joe started training with Mr. Woodall.
      Today Joe is a Black Belt in Mr. Woodall's school and also an instructor. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
19. Serina Thompson
    • APRIL 3rd, 1997, N/A
20. Sam Wilson
    • JUNE 9th, 1997, N/A
21. Gun. Sgt. Mike Woods
    • S5I, APRIL 15th, 1987.
      Last we knew Mike was teaching USMC System 5 in North Carolina.

8 SYSTEM 5 ADVANCED BLUE BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Lisa Branstad
   • NOVEMBER 4th, 1996, Valedictorian at Del Oro High School 1996
2. Robert Buffum
   • OCTOBER 10th, 1996, N/A
3. Bernie Cabral
   • DECEMBER 14th, 1996, N/A
4. Tim Freese
   • OCTOBER 16th, 1996, N/A
5. Caleb Nakata
   • October 28th, 1999, Helped build Current School
6. Dennis Raines
   • Santa Clairita, CA: OCTOBER 10th, 1996.
     Although we spoke with Dennis as recently as July 2005 via e-mail, we don't know what he is doing today. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
7. Chris Taylor
   • SEPTEMBER 10th, 1996, N/A
8. Jeff Taylor
   • SEPTEMBER 10th, 1996, N/A

28 SYSTEM 5 BLUE BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Dave Allen,
   • Loomis, CA: JUNE 14th, 1994.
     Dave is a Placer County Sheriff Deputy based out of Tahoe, CA.
     Keep us safe Dave. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
2. Alyssa Anderson,
   • San Diego, CA: March 2006.
     Alyssa is the daughter of System 5 Senior Student John Anderson.
     She trained under both John and Sensei Steve Fossum.
     She won the Miss Auburn Pageant in 2007.
     Married in October, 2012. (Info as of 10-2012)
3. Brian Bassett
   • 1984, N/A.
4. Benny Bloomdale
   • 1987, Top brother & sister students.
5. Janelle Bloomdale
   • 1987, Top brother & sister students.
6. Jim Brown,
   • Meadow Vista, CA: S5I, 1984.
     Jim works in Construction and is married with children. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
7. Casey Cary
   • 1986, N/A
8. Gary Copley
   • (S5I) 1985, N/A
9. Karen Cundy
   • (S5I) 1985, N/A
10. Sean Culver
    • MAY 5th, 1997, N/A
11. Jeff Delaney
    • SEPTEMBER 8th, 1998, N/A
12. Mike Fernandez
    • JANUARY 16th 1995, N/A
13. Chris Freeman
    • 1987, Wrote Unicorn poem in hallway of Newcastle school.
14. Mike Garcia
    • MAY 23rd, 1995, N/A
15. John Grottanelli
    • JANUARY 24th, 1994, N/A
16. Nathan Harpainter
    • OCTOBER 25th, 2000, N/A
17. Boyd Hensley
    • 1985, N/A
18. Aaron Hildebrant
    • (S5I) 1988, Won first System 5 organized "GRAND POINT" Tournament Champion
19. Rocky Kajimura
    • Lincoln, CA, DECEMBER 10th, 1998
20. Ellen Meneely
    • Loomis, CA: SEPTEMBER 2nd, 1998.
      Ellen helped build the Current School.
      She is currently working with her church and children. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
21. Rod Nishi
    • OCTOBER 3rd, 1994
22. Dan McKevitt
    • 1987, Electrical Engineer - DJ at IKF kickboxing events
23. Lance Mitchell
    • 1986, N/A
24. Michal Parks
    • (F) 1985, N/A
25. Glen Reese
    • 1987, N/A
26. Mark Schnetz
    • 1985, N/A
27. Tim Thalhamer
    • 1984, N/A
28. Scott Wall
    • Colfax, CA: 1987, Scott is a Black belt in Shotokan Karate under Mr. France Borka out of Meadow Vista, CA. - (Info as of 12-21-07)

21 SYSTEM 5 ADVANCED ORANGE BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Lucas Bader
   • APRIL 25th, 1996.
2. Christy Bader
   • NOVEMBER 27th, 1996.
3. Anastasia Delaney
   • JULY 8th, 1999
4. John Eslinger Jr.
   • MARCH 16th, 1998.
5. Zack Frasher
   • JANUARY 2nd, 1996.
6. Tyler Hattrup
   • Auburn, CA: OCTOBER 16th, 1996.
     Tyler was a 5 year old GO-CART Racing Champion. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
7. Chuck Larson
   • FEBRUARY 12th, 1997.
8. Tonya Lightfoot
   • DECEMBER 19th, 1996.
9. Michael Margraf
   • APRIL 9th, 1996.
10. Catharine Meijer
    • JUNE 20th, 1996.
11. Sean Nash
    • OCTOBER 16th, 1996.
12. Ed Ryan
    • AUGUST 8th, 1996.
13. Mical Salmonson
    • OCTOBER 9th, 1996.
14. Rory Sayer
    • DECEMBER 7th, 1995.
15. Ryan Sayer
    • NOVEMBER 25th, 1996.
16. Devin Schlup
    • FEBRUARY 12th, 1998.
17. Ryan Schlup
    • FEBRUARY 12th, 1998.
18. Scott Tidball
    • MAY 22nd, 1995.
19. Bill Tindell
    • APRIL 23rd, 1998, Teacher at Franklin school in Loomis, CA
20. Mark Tokutomi
    • MARCH 2nd, 1998.
21. Martin Vallis
    • FEBRUARY 8th, 1995

115 SYSTEM 5 ORANGE BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Mike Allen
   • M, 1983
2. Leslie Bader
   • F, MARCH, 1992 - Draftperson
3. Andy Bare
   • M, APRIL 25th, 1996
4. Lance Barker
   • Washington: M, DECEMBER 5th, 1996.
     Lance is married and living in Washington.
     He is still active in the Air Force as a Pilot.
     He use to fly U-2 planes and still flys missions today overseas along with being a commercial pilot for Alaskin Airlines. - (Info as of 11-16-10)
5. Don Black
   • M, 1984, author of 2 books.
6. John Brun
   • Lake of the Pines, CA: M, November 18th, 1999.
     John keeps in touch with us regularly.
     He runs his own Masonry Company. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
7. Andy Burge
   • M, 1985
8. Kimo Cabral
   • M, 1982
9. Doug Cady
   • M, 1982
10. Bridgett Cagle
    • F, JANUARY, 1991
11. Jon Coder
    • S5I, M, SEPT 9th, 1983.
      John was one of the top fighters and Instructors in System 5.
      He currently directs, produces and even stars in his own Plays produced in Northern California. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
12. Jared Conk
    • M, MAY 12th, 1998
13. Brian Cooney
    • M,1983
14. Chris Copley
    • M, 1984
15. Justin Craig
    • M, 1983, Achieved Orange Belt twice - 1983 & 1992
16. Gene Dalpez
    • M, 1982, First to receive a color belt rank from Master Sensei Steve Fossum in 1982
17. Ron Daniel
    • Auburn, CA: M, 1985.
      Known as "The Wild Thing" or MR. "Wipe Out", love ya Ron...
      Ron is a sheetrock hanger and is married with children. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
18. Jay Dejersey
    • M,1984
19. Chelsey Demas
    • F, OCTOBER 2Oth, 1997
20. Tiffany Demas
    • F, NOVEMBER 20th, 1997
21. Diana Drake
    • M, 1984
22. Scott Drake
    • M, 1983
23. John Eslinger Sr.
    • M,1983
24. Cody Evans
    • M, OCTOBER 20th, 1994
25. Tom Evans
    • M, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1994
26. Mick Garcia
    • M, NOVEMBER, 1992
27. Alden Gillette
    • M,1982
28. Jim Grimes
    • S5I, M,1983, Was a Navy Officer.
29. John Grove
    • M, 1982
30. Tim Groves
    • M, 1982, Electrician
31. Matthew Gandara
    • M, AUGUST 28th, 1990
32. Sean Gilland
    • M, AUGUST 29th, 1990
33. Brian Gonzalas
    • M, 1986
34. Nathan Goode
    • M, 1982
35. Paul Greeson
    • M, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1991
36. Sharon Greeson
    • F, APRIL, 1992
37. Bruce Griffith
    • M, AUGUST 28th, 1990
38. Jeremy Groves
    • M,1986
39. Dwayne Halkyard
    • M,1982
40. Bobby Hall
    • M, 1984
41. Issac Hanley
    • Newcastle, CA: DECEMBER 10th, 1998.
      Issac had stopped training shortly after reaching this rank in System 5.
      Years later he started training with Mr. Woodall where he earned his Black Belt.
      (Info as of 12-21-07)
42. Katie Harpainter
    • F, October 6th, 1999
43. Ben Hartsell
    • M, APRIL 8th, 1993, With sister Stephanie, a top brother & sister pair.
44. Stephanie Hartsel
    • F, SEPTEMBER, 1992-With brother Ben, a top brother & sister pair.
45. Jon Hawkins
    • M, 1987
46. Josh Hawkin
    • M, 1987
47. Chris Hedman
    • M, MAY 29th, 1991.
      Chris was tragically killed in an auto accident in Jauary of 96. Rest in peach Chris. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
48. Dean Hendrickson
    • M, 1982
49. Jason Herr
    • M, 1983 - Jason top agility honors in 1 minute drills & DHT (Distance - Height - Time) drills in 1984.
50. Maria Hewling
    • F, MARCH 13th, 1991.
51. Dennis Higginbotham
    • Auburn, CA: M, 1986.
      Dennis is a Mechanic in Auburn, CA. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
52. Mitch Higgins
    • M, 1984, Firefighter
53. Deric Jarne
    • M, 1982
54. Brian Jagger
    • M, 1986
55. Mike Johnston
    • M, FEBRUARY 5th, 1991
56. Leroy Kammerer M, 1988
57. Dr. Zane Kime
    • M, 1983, Zane was killed in Mountain climbing accident. Rest in peace Zane.
      Despite local authorities ruling Zane's death an accident, conspiracy theories bloomed overnight and persisted. This was partly because when Zane was killed, there was only one witness…another climber who was a stranger to the Kime family and friends…and some felt his story was suspect. But also fueling these suspicions was the terrible timing of his death. When he died, Zane R. Kime MD, had been practicing Environmental Medicine and had become the target of a governmental prosecution against this specialty. This lawsuit threatened the vested interests of the chemical industry and the outcome looked hopeful for a decision in his favor. However, with his death, the case was dismissed and some say, the threat eliminated. When Zane's wife hired a private investigator to explore the matter further, the other climber threatened to sue…and then disappeared. The conspiracy theories drove Zane's daughter Faun (Also a Syatem 5 Student) to start exploring her father's death. However, she is soon unraveling his controversial life as a physician practicing Environmental Medicine. Environmental Medicine, like much of alternative medicine has considerable opposition. This is partly because it's a newer more progressive medicine. Throughout history, the old paradigm in science has been slow to accept the new. But in this era of unchecked capitalism, Faun discovers that advancement in alternative medicine has nearly ground to a halt…if it doesn't profit the pharmaceutical or chemical industry. From all of this, Faun Produced and Directed a Documentary on her fathers death entitled The Tomato Effect. CLICK HERE. - If you have the right video software, you can watch the entire film by clicking HERE
58. Jim Landon
    • M,1983
59. Dean Laner
    • M, 1982
60. Dean Lagoe
    • M, 1982
61. Dana Larson
    • F, NOVEMBER 16th, 1989
62. Danny Lavinder
    • M, FEBRUARY 5th, 1991
63. Jason Laurie
    • M, 1984
64. Ryan Lee
    • M, AUGUST 28th, 1990
65. Gary Lipsmeyer
    • M, 1986
66. David Lund
    • M, JUNE 23rd, 1998
67. Darrel Marriot
    • M, 1984
68. Annette McCullough
    • F, 1985
69. Casey McClerrin
    • M, AUGUST 29th, 1994
70. Tim McShane
    • M, APRIL 9th, 1992
71. Russ McSwain
    • M, MARCH 20th, 1990
72. Jim Mitchell
    • M, 1986
      Jim was a Professional saddlebronc rider and was rated in the top 10 in world.
73. Steve Moody
    • M, 1982
74. Nicole Molina
    • F, NOVEMBER 12th, 1990
75. Cathy Muller
    • F, MAY 13th, 1997.
      Cathy went on to be a Sacramento County Sheriffs Deputy and later transferred to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
76. Tom Naillon
    • M, 1982
77. Joe Nicolai
    • Citrus Heights, CA: M, 1983.
      Joe was in the USMC and a member of the FAST Co. Special Forces.
      Today he and his children live in Folsom, CA and he works in automotive sales and financing in Folsom, CA. - (Info as of 6-2010)
78. Kevin Nishi
    • M, FEBRUARY 14th, 1994
79. Jenny Obranovich
    • F, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1994, Jenny was a Co-Star on the System 5 TV show "The WORLD OF MARTIAL ARTS"
80. Michael Obranovich
    • M, JANUARY 18th 1995
81. Dianne Osborne
    • F, 1982
82. David Peabody
    • M, 1984
83. Mike Perez
    • Roseville, CA: M, MARCH 12th, 1998.
      Mike lives in Roseville, CA. - (Info as of 11-10-10)
84. Mark Peshoff
    • S5I, M, AUGUST 26th, 1992.
      Living in Tahoe, Working for a computer firm.
85. Chris Pollock
    • M, SEPTEMBER 21st, 1992
86. Charles Porter
    • M, 1984
87. Steve Prince
    • S5I, M, FEBRUARY 15th, 1990
88. Gregg Rasmussen
    • M, 1984
89. Becky Riley
    • F, MAY 19th, 1994, Oakmont High School Nurse
90. Ernest Riley
    • M, MAY 19th, 1994, Sierra College Teacher
91. Rich Salisbury
    • M, SEPTEMBER 29th, 1994
92. Courtney Scannell
    • F, MAY 21st, 1997.
      Currently living in New York. - (Info as of 8-08)
93. Denise - Scannell - Howell
    • Newcastle, CA: F, MAY, 1992.
      Denise curerently lives in Newcastle, CA with her husband Dean. - (Info as of 12-21-07)
94. Greg Schutte
    • M, 1986
95. Nick Serveas
    • M, 1986
96. Doug Smith
    • M, 1982
97. Ron Speroni
    • M, 1983
98. Richard Staudinger
    • M, 1984
99. Cheri Steward
    • S5I, F, 1984
      First women to reach achieve a color Belt rank in System 5.
100. Jon Sterling
     • M, 1986
101. Greg Sykora
     • M, 1982
102. Ginni Trapani
     • F, 1986
103. John Trotta
     • M, 1982
104. Mike Trotta
     • M, 1982
105. Keith Thalhamer
     • M, 1984
106. Brian Twedt
     • M, 1982
107. Peter Vandewalker
     • M, AUGUST 2nd 1994
108. Mike Whaley
     • M, 1983
109. Tracy Whaley
     • F, 1983
110. Corinne Wietrick
     • F, MARCH, 1990
       2012: Corinne joined the United States Army in 2010 - 88m Motor Transportation Operator.
111. Chris Williamson
     • S5I, M, JULY 20th, 1989.
       Chris use to work for "World Mark Travel Club as Head of sales.
       However we do not know what he is doing today. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
112. Ken Wood
     • M, 1982
113. Gene Young
     • M, 1984
114. Scott Young
     • M, 1982
115. Billy Yurgionas
     • M, 1982.

38 SYSTEM 5 ADVANCED YELLOW BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Glenn Berlo, M, APRIL, 22nd, 1996
2. Richard Berlo, M, APRIL 22nd, 1996, Joined US Marine Corps
3. Brandon Black, M, MAY 22nd, 1996
4. Eric Boswell, M, AUGUST 15th, 1995
5. Jessica Bronzini, F, FEBRUARY 12th, 1997
6. Steven Bronzini, M, JANUARY 29th, 1997
7. Tony Delatorre, M, DECEMBER 7th, 1995
8. Christian Devlin, M, AUGUST 25th, 1997
9. Jon Duncan, M, APRIL 26th, 1995
10. Shane Evans, F, JANUARY 25th, 1995
11. Jim Fast, M, MAY 29th, 1996
12. Kevin Flanagan, M, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1995
13. Arlen Flanagan, M, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1995
14. Jeffery Frey, M, SEPTEMBER 13, 1995
15. Matt Friesen, M, MAY 12th, 1998
16. Sara Friesen, F, MAY 12th, 1998
17. John Garcia, M, AUGUST 15th, 1996, 1998
18. Taylor Hill, M, SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1998
19. Dan Hirst, M, MARCH 16th, 1995
20. Kevin Izumiya, M, SEPTEMBER 9th, 1996
21. Jim Jackson, M, MAY 29th, 1997, Moved to Arizona
22. Luke Jackson, M, MAY 29th, 1997, Moved to Arizona
23. Gracie Kajimura
    • Loomis, CA: F, SEPTEMBER 13th, 1995. - (Info as of 9-28-10)
24. Travis Kawata, M, APRIL 1st, 1996
25. Cody Kukrall, M, APRIL 1st, 1996
26. Allen Losh, M, MARCH 21st, 1996
27. Mark Matheson, M, MARCH 16th, 1995
28. Jonathan Meijer, M, SEPTEMBER 13th, 1995
29. Katie Mott, F, MAY 13th, 2000
30. Andrew Nelway, M, March 15th, 1998
31. Michael Nash, M, MARCH 12th, 1997
32. Jackie Noyes, F, JANUARY 20th, 1997
33. Elissa Poole, F, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1995
34. Cody Rosener, M, SEPTEMBER 13th, 1995
35. Mariellyn Schoenhoff, F, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1995
36. Karen Sheldon, F, APRIL 11th, 1996
37. Rick Sheldon, M, FEBRUARY 28th, 1996
38. Jill Tokutomi, F, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1995

123 SYSTEM 5 YELLOW BELTS
Name, Promoted Date, Notes & info if any

1. Dave Aagard, M, MAY 18th, 1989, Teacher
2. Andrew Adkins, M, OCTOBER 19th, 1995
3. Sean Aitcheson, M, AUGUST 29th, 1994
4. Jeff Allen, M,1983
5. Bill Baker, M,1988
6. Brian Baker, M, 1988
7. Lori Baker, F, 1988
8. Nate Baker, M, Jan. 19th 2000
9. Kevin Ballment, M, MARCH 19th, 1997
10. Matthew Ballment, M, MARCH 19th, 1997
11. Dustin Barr, M, AUGUST 28th, 1990
12. Dave Baskerville
    • Roseville, CA: M, MARCH, 1991.
      Dave is a top exe for TUFF SHED and is married with children. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
13. Mike Benzivingo, M, 1988
14. Jim Bischel, M, 1986
15. Jason Boberg, M, AUGUST 28th, 1990.
    Top children's point fighter in 1990.
16. Jamie Bonari, F, 1987
17. Ryan Bonari, M, NOVEMBER 12th, 1990
18. Doug Bower, M, JANUARY, 1991
19. Ron Bower, M, JUNE 4th, 1991.
    Helped a great deal in building the Newcastle school.
20. Russ Bower, M, JANUARY, 1991
21. Christopher Bravo, M, JUNE 24th, 1998
22. Curtis Brock, M, JANUARY, 1991
23. Scotty Brooks, M, OCTOBER 20th, 1997
24. Rick Brown, M, 1986
25. Jake Bucher, M, 1988
26. Kari Bushey, F, APRIL 23rd, 1998
27. Chris Bushey, M, APRIL 23rd, 1998
28. Clinton Carmack, M, MARCH 16th, 1998
29. Josh Carnes, M, AUGUST 3rd, 1994
30. Robert Cavanna, M, 1987
31. Vincent Cavanna, M,1987
32. Brett Cole, M, AUGUST 25th, 1997
33. Tommy Connant, M, JUNE 13th, 1994
34. Josh Cook, M, MARCH 27th, 1997
35. Earl Cross, M, MAY 30th, 1990
36. William Cummings, M, 1986
37. Aimee Demske, F, 1986
38. Elizabeth Demske, F,1986
39. Peggy Demske, F, 1986
40. Tim Donnelly, M, 1986
41. Eric Dowling, M, OCTOBER 21st, 1990
42. Ben Duke, M, 1986
43. Ryan Fernandez, M, JANUARY 25th, 1994
44. Robyn Fisher, F,1984
45. Elton Fontain, M, 1986
46. Jason Fodrini, M, 1986
47. Chris Fowler, M, MARCH 21st, 1991
48. Dustin Franchimone, M, MAY 23rd, 1994
49. Stuart Frase, M, 1986
50. Debra Freitas, F, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1989
51. William Friese, M, JULY 27th, 1994
52. Dillon Grey, M, MAY 12th, 1998
53. Jessica Haddad, F, DECEMBER 10TH, 1998
54. Kayla Hanley, F, MARCH 17th, 1998, 1998
55. Jenny Harpainter, F, September 15th, 1999
56. Tegan Harpainter, F, MAY 27th, 1998
57. Brian Herrman, M, DECEMBER 10th 1998
58. Jason Hussman, M, JUNE 14th, 1994
59. Dustin Itow, M, JUNE 13th, 1994
60. Jeff Jarvis, M, APRIL 1st, 1997.
    Moved and now lives in Washington, Engineer.
61. Mike Jenkins, M, NOVEMBER 30th, 1993
62. Jeremy Jorgensen, M, FEBRUARY 14th, 1994
63. Tara Jorgensen, F, FEBRUARY 24th, 1994
64. Cuauhtli Landeros, M, DECEMBER 10TH, 1998
65. Brad Lang, M, APRIL 3rd, 1997, Bass Player "JET RED"
66. John Lund Jr., M, MAY 13th, 1998
67. Gregg Millar, M, JANUARY 4th, 1990.
    Owns gold mining & Jewelry business.
68. Ryan Miller, M, FEBRUARY 12th, 1992
69. Sean Molina, M, OCTOBER 28th, 1989
70. Micel Montoya, M, 1988
71. Jim Monty, M, MAY 26th, 1993.
    A retired attorney achieving Yellow belt at age 57.
72. Bernie Molloy, M, 1988
73. Bernie Molloy Jr., M, 1988
74. Stephen Murschel, M, 1989
75. Emily Nakata, F, Jan. 19th 2000
76. Joey Navarro, M, OCTOBER 16th, 1991
77. Chad Nelson, M, 1986
78. Danielle Nelson, F, AUGUST 31st, 1994
79. Dr. Nelson, M, 1986 - Chiropractor.
80. Matt Nieman, M, JUNE 8th, 1994
81. Mike Nunez, M,1988
82. Kim Otley, F, DECEMBER 4th, 1991.
    Homecoming Queen at Del Oro High School.
83. Nathan Patterson, M, MAY 10th, 1989.
    Went into the Army and into Rangers school.
84. Carol Pchelkin,
    • Newcastle, CA: F, JULY, 1991.
      Carol raises horses and Corgy Dogs and is a retired school Bus driver. - (Info as of 11-16-10)
85. Jake Pchelkin, M, MARCH 24th, 1992
86. Mary Peck, F, MARCH 12th, 1997
87. Lindsay Peshoff, F, JULY 6th, 1992
88. Alyssa Pollock, F, MARCH 6th, 1990
89. Matt Polly, M, 1986, Navy Seal
90. Darren Ponsiano, M, 1987
91. Dawn Ponsiano, F, 1987
92. Geoff Potts, M, 1987
93. Stephanie Potts, F, 1987
94. Kevin Powell, M, 1989.
    Was "MAJOR" help in building first Newcastle school.
95. Aaron Quinn, M, NOVEMBER 29th, 1993
96. Ethan Quinn, M, February 9th, 1994
97. Cy Roman, M, DECEMBER 10th, 1991
98. Colin Rueb, M,1987
99. Mike Seadorf, M, MARCH 20th, 1990
100. Mark Seeland, M, 1986
101. Debora Simmons, F, JANUARY 4th, 1990
102. Jon Simpson, M, JANUARY 15th, 1998
103. Robin Sindorf, F, 1986.
     Former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader, Moved back to Texas.
104. Andy Sparks, M, JULY 20th, 1989
105. Jennifer Sparks, F, AUGUST 8th, 1989
106. Shane Sponsler, M, 1986
107. Jack Stearns, M, MARCH 24th, 1992.
     Woodland, CA, Did kickboxing and won an IKF U.S. Amateur Cruiserweight Title.
108. Matt Stottle, M, JANUARY, 1991
109. Bruce Swanson, M, AUGUST, 1991.
     Black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
110. Paul Swinney, M, JUNE, 1990
111. Scott Swinney, M, JUNE, 1990
112. Bill Tindell, (A different person than the Advanced Yellow Belt Bill Tindell) M, 1990
113. Paul Tonn, M, 1986
114. Ron Turpin, M, 1987
115. Shelly Veteto, F, MARCH 16th, 1991
116. Chris Watson, M, MAY 10th, 1994
117. Ryan Warner, M, JULY 11th, 1994
118. Paul Webber
     • M, MAY 28th, 1992.
       Paul joined the USMC and fought for our Freedom in Iraq. - (Info as of 11-16-05)
119. Scott Webster, M, OCTOBER 28th, 1989
120. Davey Wesson, M, APRIL 12th 1991
121. Brian Westbrook, M, 1988
122. Bryan Yoshino, M, AUGUST 25th, 1994
123. Mike Zinda, M, 1986

SYSTEM 5 ROLLING TIGERS



In the mid 80's, Master Sensei Steve Fossum met James Hanley (Above)
who was wheelchair bound. Together the two developed a Wheelchair Self Defense System they named
"System 5 Rolling Tigers".
While creating the system the two made one of the first ever "Self Defense Instructional Videos."
The system included all aspects of fighting that a wheelchair bound individual could use. From various strikes, punches and grabs and locks from the sitting position of a wheelchair, to full out ground fighting techniques with even more strikes, grabs, locks and even takedowns. Making it complete, the two came up with a way for the wheelchair bound individual to get back up into his/her chair if ever knocked out.

When you look back at what System 5 Combat Karate was, one could say it was one of the most well rounded systems ever created. As one experienced martial artists noted to Fossum years later,
"System 5 was MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) long before there was a name coined as MMA (Mixed Martial Arts... It was well ahead of its time in the process of combat application..."

In 2010, Fossum visited Hanley in the hospital while he was there for some treatments. It was there Fossum awarded him his long awaited rank of "Sensei - Black Belt" in the system the two created together from years and years of trial and error.
Since their work, there has never been such a well rounded system for a wheelchair bound individual.
In fact, one may go as far as to say that no one has ever before or after their work, created any such structured self defense system for a wheelchair bound individual.