Tim Hillman, promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt in Tatsu-do Karate on May 31, 2001, holds additional Black Belt rankings in Tatsu-Do Aiki Jutsu, Kobudo (Okinawan weapons), Iai Jutsu (Japanese Sword). Shihan Hillman, the second highest ranked student in the Tatsu-Do Yudanshakai, is on the Board of Director for the organization of over 4000 registered students. He has over 29 years of martial arts experience and is the highest ranking Black Belt in the Auburn area. Sensei Hillman still actively studies under Soke William R. Cavalier Jr., head of the Tatsu-Do Yudanshakai.