Sensei Hobbs received his Shodan in 1983, was promoted to Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in 1988, and to Sandan (3rd degree black belt) in 1993. He was recently promoted to Yodan (4th degree black belt) in 2004. Sensei Hobbs also competed in full contact fighting in the R.K.A. He appeared on ESPN many times as Wade "The Hammer" Hobbs. He was M.K.A State Champion in 1982, 1983, and 1985 and was a runner up many times.
Today, Sensei Hobbs devotes his time to passing on his love of martial arts, and the knowledge and skills he has acquired in his lifelong journey. He once said, "As long as I have even one student who is willing to learn, I will continue to teach."
