Master Steven Hatfield

Ryuso Steven Hatfield is the Founder and Head Master of Ryu-Saiichi-Do Kenpo Karate Jutsu, a system he created from a lifetime of study across more than a dozen martial arts disciplines. In November of 2022 he inherited Wae-Kune-Do Karate from Grandmaster James L. Parrish, becoming the 3rd Soke. He is also the Headmaster and inheritor of the Sterns American Yudo System.

His credentials include a 4th Degree Black Belt in Kodokan Judo from the AJTA with an international coach certification from USA Judo (The Technician Dojo is fully certified with USA JUDO and USJA), a Level 5 Master level Black Belt in Combat Krav Maga, an 8th Degree Black Belt in Jidokwan Taekwondo from the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation in Korea (serving as Ohio Representative and Director), and a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do from the World General Tang Soo Do Federation.

He is the Founder of Tenshi Akuma Do Aiki Jujutsu, his personal interpretation of Aiki Budo, and holds a Sokeship in Yutashi Ha Aiki Jujutsu, a Menkyo Kaiden license in Sakura Ryu Te Aiki Jujutsu, and a 5th Degree Black Belt in Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu. He holds a High Master rank in Goju Ryu Karate and Okinawan Kobudo and is Headmaster of RyuKyu Te, passed down from Hanshi Leon Major. He also holds a 1st Degree Black Belt and certified licensed academy from the JJGF under Grandmaster Rickson Gracie, and is a certified Rickson Gracie Self-Defense Instructor (SDU).

Beyond martial arts, Ryuso Hatfield holds a Level 3 Master Rank in Reiki, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, and a master's degree in cognitive science. He has 25-plus years in public safety, security, and investigations, is Ohio Peace Officer trained and certified, and operates a fully licensed CPR, First Aid, and AED training school through ECSI.