West Bloomington Instructor
Steve Brown
RANK: 6th DAN SBR
RANK: 4TH DAN GMAU
MEMBERSHIP: ACTIVE
INSTRUCTOR LEVEL: SENIOR INSTUCTOR
Steve Brown has been the lead instructor of the Master's Warriors martial arts program in the Twin Cities since 2009. In 2016 he became Soke-dai of the system and handed the class over to Sensei Mohror. A student in Seigi Bushido Ryu since 2004, Sensei Brown earned his Shodan January 15, 2011, his Nidan August 8, 2014 and his Sandan in 2018. July of 2022 Sensei Brown received his master’s ranking of 6th Dan.
Steve has been married to Karen since 1991, and together they have 5 children.
Soke-dai Brown teaches out of a dojo at Hillside Church in West Bloomington, MN since the fall of 2021.
Assistant Instructors
Courtney Padgitt
RANK: 2nd DAN
INSTRUCTOR LEVEL: ASSISTANT
Courtney Padgitt began studying Shotokan Karate at the age of 14 at Iowa State University. Upon moving to the Twin Cities, he was initially unable to find a martial arts program to join. In early 2009, however, he discovered Seigi Bushido Ryu. The Holy Spirit has since used this uniquely Christian Martial Art as a catalyst for Courtney’s spiritual growth, specifically the areas of scripture memorization and evangelism. Courtney enjoys parallels between self-defense and defending one’s faith, of training for both a physical and spiritual battles.
Under the instruction and mentorship of Sensei Brown, Courtney led the expansion of the Master’s Warrior Dojo from Bloomington to New Hope, MN in 2013. He achieved his current ranking of Shodan in January 2015.
Daniel Brown
RANK: SBR 1ST DAN TKD 1ST DAN
INSTRUCTOR LEVEL: ASSISTANT
Dan Brown was born on September 23rd, 1992 in Edina, MN to Steve and Karen Brown. He started training in the Seigi Bushido Ryu system in October of 2004, under the tutelage of Sensei Doug Haralson in Bloomington, MN. He currently holds a Shodan in SBR and is currently pursuing his Nidan.
“A few things that I love about SBR: First, it allowed my family to do something together. At some point of my training I have had at least two of my family members training alongside me. What a blessing that was. Secondly, SBR pushes not just your physical strength but your mental and spiritual strength as well. It has been a blessing in my life and my family's lives. Thirdly, it is a platform in which to reach people for Jesus Christ. You would be amazed at how many doors God has given us at SBR to share the gospel.” - Dan
He currently lives in Savage, MN and was married to his wife Erica on June 13th, 2014.
Life Verse: Ephesians 2:8-10