Renshi Nick Berrier

In January of 2005 I met Renshi Nick Berrier.  Renshi Berrier asked me what my reasons were for wanting to train in the martial arts and then accepted me as his student.  One of the aspects of my training Renshi Berrier encouraged me to focus on was what it means to be a Martial Artist.  After studying, researching, and maturing over an almost 4 year period Renshi Berrier felt I was on the right path and allowed me to test for Shodan in August of 2008.  With a great deal of honor and humility I completed my testing and successfully promoted to Shodan.

Renshi Berrier's History

Renshi Berrier began his study and training of the Martial Arts in 1963 while in the Military in Washington D.C.; under instructor James Kane (3rd Dan Shotokan).  Renshi Berrier furthered even more intense training and study under Master Ishito Maname; a Japanese exchange officer (7th Dan Shotokan).

While in Special Forces, in the military, Renshi Berrier was privileged to go to Japan and study first hand in Japanese dojos.  Upon return to the United States Renshi Berrier received the rank of Shodan, in 1965, by Mr. James Kane.

Renshi Berrier continued to study on his own until 1972 when he began his studies with Sensei Merrill George (3rd Dan Shotokan).  Renshi Berrier earned the rank of Nidan in 1975 as recognized by the American Karate Association (A.K.A).

In 1975, Mr. Renshi Berrier broadened his Martial Arts studies by training in the art of Tae Kwon Do under Sensei David O. Foreman.  Renshi Berrier lived in Mr. Foreman's dojo instructing classes and being involved in many tournaments and Grand National Championships.

While operating one of Mr. Foreman's dojos Renshi Berrier received the rank of 3rd Dan in 1978.

Although moving to Louisville, KY in 1980, Renshi Berrier eased to operate dojos but continued working out and studying Martial Arts.  Upon his return back to Indiana in 1991, Renshi Berrier once again became involved with Sensei Foreman and was the local promoter of the "King of the Ring" amateur kickboxing bouts.

Deciding to return to his Shotokan roots, Renshi Berrier opened the Martial Way Dojo in 2005.