The Poom Rank Mirage: No Adult Black Belt Here

Bret Gordon's sole verifiable rank is a junior Taekwondo black belt (poom), which in actuality is far from an adult dan-grade credential.  Leaning on this childhood poom as his "black belt" foundation while claiming mastery across multiple arts falls woefully short of the pressure-tested shodan forged in 5–7 years of legitimate training.  A poom rank certainly isnt a foundation to be used to make up one's own fighting style at the age of 16. "Kiddie" black belts lack the maturity and the depth that define real black belts or real effectiveness. 

Kiddie Black Belts and Commercialized Dojos aren't Hard Training Environments

​Commercialization in the 1980s dramatically shortened martial arts belt timelines by prioritizing profit over traditional mastery, turning dojos into businesses reliant on frequent promotions. Tae Kwon do related "Kiddie" Black belt programs, as Bret indicates he is a product of, targeted kids aged 6-12 with simplified curricula, basic kicks, forms, and breaks—promising black belts in 12-18 months to boost retention and parental buy-in and severely watered down and omitted rigorous standards.

They bypassed real training time by conveniently watering down the art, substituting endless belt ceremonies, paperwork, and snack breaks.​​ Instead of hours drilling basics like proper ukemi, kihon-ippon kumite, or tanden-driven force generation, these fantasy factories prioritize "graduations" every three months—complete with cake and photo ops—to keep revenue flowing.

Fast-track black belt programs in Taekwondo rose in the 1980s due to aggressive commercialization of dojos in the U.S., where owners shifted from traditional training to business models emphasizing quick promotions for revenue. Many U.S. TKD schools and McDojos targeted kids with "fast-track" poom (junior black belt) paths, promising ranks in 12-18 months via simplified poomsae, basic kicks, and board breaks rather than full sparring or self-defense depth. Parents signed these contracts locking in fees, cementing these “schools” as profit-driven and not merit-based.

True Path to Shodan

Serious dojos demand 5–7 years for shodan, with traditional ones pushing 8–10, building unhurried command of skill, timing, mechanics, and mindset. Rushing yields delusion over depth—1-2 year "black belts" expose zero functional edge.

Memorization Fails Pressure

Kata and combos? Any rote learner nails them quick. True mastery flows instinctively under resistance, techniques crushing live foes—this emerges only from years of brutal mat time and nothing else.

Bret Gordon’s martial arts journey reads like the tragic tale of a man who spent his formative years bobbing and weaving around the one experience that forges real budo character: the well-deserved, attitude-adjusting ass whupping. In his own posts he readily admits he never trained anywhere long. This indicates that he conveniently missed out on anything that was actually tough, difficult or presented challenge.

In a proper dojo, bad habits and big egos are corrected by the oldest universal language in combat sports: getting folded in half by someone smaller, older, and far less impressed with you than you are with yourself. Instead of this, Gordon appears to have trained early on in a mcdojo, a climate-controlled fantasy kwoon, where the mat was apparently bubble-wrapped for his protection, garnering his poom rank in 2000.

Judging by his public self created mythology, Bret seems to have sidestepped the day a beginner learns that watching Steven Seagal movies is not a defensive technique. In most people, it produces humility, better guard position, and a deep respect for cardio. In Gordon’s case, instead of getting punched in the face, he simply awarded himself another rank certificate or got daddy to buy it. 

The Fast Track Black Belt - Road to Ineptitude not Supremacy

Fast-track black belts from McDojos or junior poom programs routinely crumble against legitimate shodan holders who earned their rank through 5–7 years of rigorous, pressure-tested training. These mismatches expose glaring gaps in technique, conditioning, and composure, often leaving the quick-rank holders embarrassed on the mats.

Mat Reality Check

Traditional dojo students drill fundamentals relentlessly, yielding polished stances, timing, and resistance-proof skills that overwhelm McDojo grads who get tapped out fast or get thrown when real randori hits, their lack of depth exposed to the nth degree. Poom or Junior ranks prioritize memorization not real live application, so adult sparring reveals zero grappling savvy or endurance against battle-hardened opponents.

McDojo schools, training and habits offer no real depth in any martial art and prove that 1-2 year "black belt mastery" is relegated to nothing more than a participation trophy. An attendance award that represents delusion, not dominance or technical supremacy.

Putting on a White Belt Again

 I'm in my 60s, I hold black belts in Shotokan (3rd dan), Judo (5th dan), and Kajukenbo (8th dan), yet here I am, brand new to Kyokushin Karate—and enjoying every brutal second of it. After surviving being hit, run over, dragged, and crushed by a semi-truck, with doctors saying my martial arts days were done, Kyokushin's ethos feels like it was made for me. It's not just training; it's proof that real toughness isn't handed out—it's forged in fire.

 The raw grind of Kyokushin just hits different. No padded gloves, no pulling punches—just honest contact that dumps the semi accident's ghosts and daily stress into something I control. As a white belt, I feel those beginner gains again—the power building session by session. It's addictive, especially after decades of coaching others.

I reject cross-rank shortcuts and McDojo nonsense, I've called out fast-tracked frauds. I have no desire to be a one year black belt. Starting from scratch in Kyokushin honors the grind, years of hard work. I reject special "considerations" for  previous experience. No special treatment here, just sweat equity. I'm the new guy again, not the coach or sensei or experienced martial artist. My cup is empty I am a beginner. For a guy like me, whose exposed fakes and mcdojos, authenticity is everything. Frauds wouldn't put a white belt on in the first place. They certainly wouldn't take on what I am. 

Osu no Seishin—the indomitable spirit. It resonates, it echoes my survival. Kyokushin demands you push through pain, fatigue, and getting lit up, just like crawling out from under the semi truck that hit and ran me over. Every low kick toughens my shins, every body shot builds iron abs, turning random trauma into chosen power. Bruises? They're badges I pick, not surprises. Kyokushin channels my post-accident resilience with a bare-knuckle ferocity that softer karateka and frauds can't even touch.

Kyokushin just fits, a rough and rugged fit for an older athlete who lives biomechanics and explosiveness. Raw, full-contact training with zero bullshit that forge scars into unbreakable supremacy, a spirit that doesn't bend. Several years ago the doctors said I was done; I proved them wrong and still am. Osu.

The Demise of a Martial Arts Fraud; Cuffs, Cameras, and Collapse

Your empire of lies has crumbled. Every fake black belt you've claimed, every padded resume you've flashed, every student you've conned with fabricated katas, every rival you've menaced, smeared, threatened or slandered — it's all fraying at the edges. 

Social media captures your gasping ineptitude in those sham "sparring demos." Biomechanics don't lie; your sloppy hip throws scream decades of delusion, not mastery. Whispers from former pupils who you ripped off and betrayed echo louder each day drowning your delusions. Fear coils in your gut because deep down, you sense the storm breaking—no escape from the reality that is barreling toward you.

Its coming. No more alibis. No more pointing fingers at the very people you put up to aiding you.   

Picture this,  your so called lineage traces back to ghosts, credentials evaporate under scrutiny, your self claimed "legacy" dissolves into memes of a wheezing pretender cuffed head down, mid-bow. The headlines read; "Fake Martial arts instructor Arrested—Terroristic Threats toward a minor." 

You live in fear worried every minute if this will be the last day of your freedom, will this be the evening cops come into your dojo to arrest you.

 Run if you dare; I hunt charlatans like you, no mask, no hidden identity and no fear of frauds, I instill fear in the hearts of my enemies, frauds in the martial arts, like you. The clock ticks and when I walk in and I will be there to see justice is served, my justice. Will you say it was all a misunderstanding? Your pleas will fall on deaf ears. No apologies or retractions will be considered or even tolerated. It will be seen for what it is, the desperate act of a portly coward. 

You will be hauled out of your dojo in cuffs, news media present, in front of your students and then your community and eventually for all to see. No doubt video footage will reveal just another lowlife martial arts fraud weeping uncontrollably when arrested.  

From a psychological standpoint, arrest represents an abrupt ego collapse for individuals like you, whose identities are constructed around deception. Fraudsters often display brittle self-concepts sustained by control, intimidation, and external validation rather than internalized discipline or moral structure. When confronted with arrest, the sudden removal of authority and narrative control frequently triggers acute stress responses: visible emotional dysregulation, involuntary weeping, and pleas for forgiveness or mercy. These behaviors are not expressions of genuine remorse, but reflexive survival responses emerging when a long-maintained false persona is forcibly dismantled. In that moment, the individual is no longer performing credibility they are reacting to the irreversible exposure of it.

That will be only the beginning.

You will be gone for years. There will be no deals, no leniency. You will sit in jails until your trial which could take a year. Your black belt students will be left to endure the damage caused by you. No one will believe they did not know about the crimes you committed or the fraud. Your "black belt" flock will bear your stain; no one will buy their innocence. They'll shoulder the shame of tying themselves to a rank-racketeer, a mentally disturbed sociopath, who hurled death threats to shield his fake ranks and a fictional martial arts lineage. 

This will just be the dawn, the nightmare stretches endless.....I will be coming for any and ALL involved.....and it will be to a point where no fraud will ever cross my path again. The example made of you will resonate, fake instructors will close down operation and hide for fear that I come after them. 

A New Challenge and Moving forward into the New Year

I have published 3 books since 2022 Real Combat Judo, Combat Judo to Kajukenbo and in 2025 I published Dynamic Kajukenbo. 2026 will mark my most prolific publishing year yet: a long-dreamed fiction novel, a deep dive into my unique Judo approach, and a massive 300+ page, 8.5" x 11" Shotokan encyclopedia. These projects have simmered across the past few years, with me juggling multiple manuscripts simultaneously. Publishing the Shotokan volume completes my trilogy on the arts that I hold black belts in - Kajukenbo, Judo, and Shotokan.

Meanwhile, I've recently launched a new chapter in my martial arts journey as a white belt in Kyokushin Karate. 

Why pursue Kyokushin's infamous brutality at my age, when many dial it back? Kyokushin earns its fierce reputation through full-contact kumite and grueling conditioning drills that test every limit. I was hit, run over, dragged, and crushed by a semi-truck, sustaining injuries so severe that doctors declared my martial arts career finished.

Defiant Resilience

Kyokushin, an unyielding style, transforms survival into supremacy with bare-knuckle, no-holds-barred fights and iron-body drills that softer paths avoid. Its unbreakable conditioning regimen matches the drive for relentless, hardcore, full-contact training, demanding total commitment to forge resilience in body and spirit. Survivors prove age and adversity amplify its value, turning scars into explosive power and an iron-toughness no other style matches—rejecting all limitations.

Unyielding Evolution

My first journey in shotokan was a seven year journey to black belt, my path to judo black belt was also seven years. I expect my kyokushin journey will be just as many. I don't want or take shortcuts,  I seek challenges over resting on laurels or past accomplishments. Kyokushin stands as karate's most savage style—no mercy, no padding, just raw power and unbreakable spirit. At an age when others retire, I embrace this post-accident crucible, continually proving doctors and naysayers wrong. Hard training isn't just a preference—it's my lifeblood, the forge that tempers skill and resilience.

THE PINNACLE OF ROLE PLAYING MARTIAL ARTS FANTASY

So a Clermont area martial arts fraud wrote a book about a garbage can system that he made up at all of 16 years of age. If only we were all so blessed to be bestowed with such knowledge at such a young age. 

Well apparently he never really grew up. He certainly cant fight his way out of a wet paper sack, much less teach others how to. But that doesn't stop this candy ass from writing a book bragging about how such an incredible fighter he is. His latest "book" overflows with boasts of supposedly enduring rigorous training. It would be funny except for the fact this guy actually believes he is the God of the Martial Arts, one who has been truly blessed and is above and beyond us mere mortals. 

The book itself is not a technical manual, it serves primarily as a self-absorbed diatribe showcasing a fraud's narcissistic, wildly imaginative, and thoroughly fantasized self-image. Rather than delivering any substantive instruction, the text overflows with his boastful narratives that prioritize ego-stroking over any practical value, turning pages into a mirror for his inflated persona. 

The book sells for 30.00 dollars but there is very little shown or revealed about his system itself. He promotes it as a “complete martial science” developed for the streets, supposedly reflecting the writer's own breadth of training and personal grind on the mat.

In his own videos all can see that he is markedly overweight, he exhibits extremely slow, labored movement and exhibits no athleticism at all. This directly undercuts the image of a relentlessly hard‑training instructor that he projects himself as in print. This "look at me" style in the book backfires and only undermines his claims to martial authority, as the content prioritizes self-mythologizing over any effectiveness or verifiable techniques or conditioning insights. His claims have already been debunked online However he just repeats them and adds a few more highly unlikely claims. 

Poor conditioning and sluggish movement impose severe limitations across all martial arts, from striking systems like Shotokan to grappling arts like Judo, as they directly impair speed, power generation, endurance, and reaction time under pressure.

Excess body fat and deconditioning reduce explosive hip drive and mobility, critical for techniques like Shotokan geri or Judo throws, leading to ineffective torque and easy fatigue during sustained exchanges.​ Sluggish footwork and delayed kuzushi fail against even moderate and unskilled opponents, turning defensive maneuvers into vulnerabilities and negating any theoretical skill advantage.​

His lack of any real conditioning and poor performance of techniques actively undermine the believability of his self made system. His public writing and marketing present a highly idealized, almost heroic image of himself that clashes with how he actually appears and moves, which makes him far less believable.

Conclusion

His book devolves from "you have to be kidding me" moments of over-the-top bravado into passages that read like obvious AI-generated nonsense, lacking authentic voice or depth.​ Sections pile on grandiose claims of training rigor and fighting mastery that strain credulity against his visible deconditioning, prompting initial eye-rolls.​ 

The repetitive phrasing, unnatural structure, and filler content scream algorithmic output, stripping away even the illusion of personal insight or hard-won expertise. Paired with his morbid obesity, poor conditioning, and sluggish demonstrations, his book just reinforces his pattern of exaggeration through its attempted fanciful tone, rendering his adolescent made-up style nothing more than role-playing fantasy and not a actual or serious martial system.

Claiming to Be a Christian: The Last Refuge for a Fake Martial Arts Instructor

As of late, a known Central Florida–area liar and martial arts fraud has publicly claimed to be a devout Christian. This is not anything new. When exposed instructors face mounting evidence that their rank, lineage, or experience cannot be verified, a sudden and emphatic declaration of religious devotion often follows.

In the modern martial arts world, where verification is easier than ever and false claims are increasingly exposed, a troubling pattern has emerged: when fraudulent instructors are confronted with evidence contradicting their lineage, rank, or experience, many retreat behind a shield of religious identity—most commonly, a public claim of being a “Christian.” This tactic is not an expression of faith; it is a calculated deflection.

Faith as a Shield, Not a Credential

Christianity, like any faith, is not a substitute for credentials, nor does it confer authority, legitimacy, or immunity from scrutiny. Yet exposed instructors often pivot their narrative away from verifiable facts and toward moral positioning:

• “As a Christian, I would never lie.”

• “I am being persecuted.”

• “This is an attack on my faith.”

These statements are designed to shift the conversation from evidence to emotion, from documentation to personal offense. The intent is clear: discourage investigation by framing accountability as religious intolerance.

The Manipulation of Christian Communities

Churches and faith-based organizations are often targeted precisely because they emphasize trust, forgiveness, and fellowship. Fraudulent instructors exploit these values by:

• Using church facilities to teach without background verification

• Claiming they were “blessed,” “anointed,” or spiritually affirmed in their rank

• Presenting themselves as moral authorities rather than technical professionals

This manipulation places congregations at risk—financially, legally, and ethically—especially when unqualified individuals are entrusted with teaching self-defense, youth programs, or leadership roles.

Christianity Condemns Deception

Ironically, the misuse of Christianity to shield fraud directly contradicts Christian doctrine. Scripture consistently condemns deception, false witness, and the exploitation of trust. Claiming faith while knowingly misrepresenting one’s qualifications is not a defense—it is an aggravating factor.

Faith calls for truth. Fraud depends on concealment.

Legal and Ethical Implications

From a legal standpoint, religious identification offers no protection against claims of fraud, misrepresentation, or consumer deception. Courts evaluate evidence, not professions of belief. In fact, documented statements—books, websites, videos, promotional materials—can be used to demonstrate intent, pattern, and knowledge of falsehood.

When an instructor knowingly presents false rank, lineage, or experience while soliciting money, donations, or positions of authority, religious language does not neutralize liability.

A Predictable Endgame

The progression is consistent:

1. Inflated or fabricated martial arts claims

2. Exposure through documentation or peer review

3. Accusations of jealousy, persecution, or conspiracy

4. Retreat into religious identity as a moral shield

This pattern is not coincidence. It is a last refuge when technical credibility collapses.

Protecting Faith and the Martial Arts

True martial artists value honesty, lineage transparency, and accountability. True Christians value truth, humility, and repentance. Fraudulent instructors undermine both communities by weaponizing faith to avoid responsibility.

Claiming to be a Christian does not excuse deception. When faith is used to silence legitimate questions rather than answer them, it ceases to be testimony and becomes camouflage. The martial arts community and faith communities alike must recognize this tactic for what it is: not persecution, but evasion.

Inventing the Invisible Sensei: The Fabrication of Hasaka Yutashi

The Invention of the Mysterious Non - Existent Instructor

One of the most pervasive red flags in the world of martial arts fraud is the “mysterious Japanese instructor”—a vague, shadowy figure that frauds claim taught them secret techniques, bestowed high ranks, or granted them legitimacy that no one else can verify. This trope has become so common that it practically serves as a calling card for fabricated lineages.

Fake instructors often lean on this narrative because it is difficult to disprove and easy to romanticize. The idea of an elusive master, usually unnamed or known only by a nickname, supposedly living in the mountains, traveling under the radar, or teaching small private groups, adds an air of mystique. But in reality, this tactic is used to distract from the lack of credible documentation, traceable lineage, or verifiable training history.

Legitimate Japanese instructors—especially those with high rank—are well-documented within their organizations. Their promotions, certifications, teaching history, and affiliations can be traced directly through established, reputable bodies. Fraudulent practitioners know this, which is precisely why they fabricate teachers who conveniently cannot be contacted, located, or identified.

When someone claims to have been trained, ranked, or “blessed” by a mysterious Japanese master with no photos, no certificates, no organization backing, and no peers who have ever met this individual, it is a clear indicator of deception. In legitimate martial arts circles, lineage and instruction are transparent, traceable, and supported by credible evidence, not myth and ambiguity.

The prevalence of this tactic reflects a larger pattern: martial arts frauds depend on the ignorance of the public and the allure of exotic stories. The more “mysterious” the supposed instructor, the more fraudulent the claim typically turns out to be.

Frauds who invent fake Japanese instructors or unverifiable lineages tend to stick to their stories and constantly modify them, rarely admitting they lied, because of a combination of psychology, reputation management, and self-preservation. Once someone publicly claims a prestigious connection, they’ve “invested” in that narrative. Admitting it was fake would destroy all credibility they’ve built around it.

Many frauds convince themselves they are entitled to the status they claim. Changing or adapting the story allows them to reduce internal conflict between “I lied” and “I am respected.” They might rationalize it as exaggeration, tradition, or misunderstood facts. Admitting to fraud opens them to legal consequences, public shaming, or backlash from students and peers. Constantly tweaking their story is safer in their eyes than outright confession.

Claims of secretive Japanese masters, “lost lineages,” or hidden techniques create a mystique. Once they have an audience, it’s easier to keep adding layers than start over. In martial arts circles, there’s often little external oversight. Fraudsters exploit this by sticking to stories that are difficult to verify. This lack of immediate accountability emboldens them to continue lying.

If confronted, many frauds will deflect, gaslight, or double down rather than admit fault. Admitting the lie would be a blow to their ego and identity, which in some cases is tied deeply to being a “martial arts authority.”

Falsifying martial arts qualifications can lead to civil lawsuits for fraud, deceptive trade practices, or breach of contract, as well as criminal charges.​ Students or associates rely on these claims to make financial or personal decisions. The instructor's misrepresentation directly causes financial loss to students and affiliates, such as paying for training under false pretenses or purchasing materials, rankings, or certificates. 

Victims (e.g., students paying for misrepresented ranks or lineages) can sue for refunds, damages, and injunctions under consumer protection laws, with courts awarding compensatory and punitive amounts in proven cases of false advertising or bogus certifications. 

The Fabrication of Hasaka Yutashi

The figure known as Hasaka Yutashi exemplifies the classic “mysterious Japanese instructor” trope frequently used by martial arts frauds to fabricate legitimacy. Narratives surrounding Hasaka Yutashi shifted dramatically over time. At least five major versions (labeled A–E) were circulated between approximately 2012 and 2020. These iterations altered his role repeatedly—first describing him as Haska Yutasi, a Yamaguchi Goju Ryu trainer, then later as Hasaka Yutashi, a Yoshinkan or Daito Ryu master allegedly connected to Shioda Gozo and trained under Horikawa Kodo, with the latest iteration placing him in a familial relationship within the lineage story. Each revision was a reactive fabrication, created to patch inconsistencies and debunked claims from earlier iterations.

Another iteration of the story claimed that “Hasaka Yutashi” was not the instructor’s real name and that it had been changed for unspecified or mysterious reasons. This explanation collapses under scrutiny. In Japanese culture, changing one’s personal name—especially for martial arts purposes—is extraordinarily rare and would require clear legal, cultural, or organizational justification.

Japanese martial arts lineages are built on precise, traceable identities. High-ranking instructors, especially those alleged to be tied to major systems like Goju Ryu, Yoshinkan, or Daito Ryu, are documented meticulously.

Using a false or “changed” name with no explanation is completely unheard of in legitimate Japanese budo circles. There is no known precedent for a recognized Japanese sensei adopting an entirely fabricated name for teaching foreign students. 

Self-referential evidence, where the only "proof" is photos, stories, or ranks issued within the same promotional circle, is consistently debunked in fraud cases, regardless of name changes, because real masters leave traces beyond one group's materials.

This claim—like the others—served only to patch up the growing inconsistencies surrounding the fictional Hasaka. Instead of providing clarity, it introduced yet another layer of implausibility and further demonstrated that Hasaka Yutashi was a constructed identity, not a real Japanese martial arts instructor.

Also in an attempt to avoid proving Hasaka’s existence was the sudden claim that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prevented the release of information about him. This is yet another contradiction in an already inconsistent narrative.

A supposed picture of Hasaka Yutashi has appeared in at least two publications, yet its legitimacy remains highly questionable. The photo is nothing more than a casual image of a boy sitting next to a man who is not even Japanese, and there is no indication whatsoever of martial arts training. There is no provenance, no certification, and no organizational verification connecting the image to any Japanese martial arts figure, further reinforcing the fabricated nature of the narrative.The supposed photo itself was debunked by the Yoshinkan and the Daito Ryu just two weeks after the publication of the first book. 

"Gordon should should specifically state that his organization has no historical ties, lineage or affiliation with the Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai organization. Additionally the individual depicted in the photograph included in his book has never held any rank or title within the Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai organization in either the USA or Japan.

I hope this clarification is helpful. Please feel free to reach if any further information is needed."

Sincerely, Donald Quintana 

Letter from Donald Quintana Kodokai Secretary of General Affairs

The casual snapshot in the books provides zero verification of martial arts instruction or expertise. The picture is meaningless in terms of evidence. It fails as evidence because it does not identify Hasaka as practicing the martial arts or as an instructor, does not show martial arts, does not match Japanese lineage records, and does not verify any claim made about the instructor. It is simply a photo of two people  that proves nothing.

The fact that the Hasaka Yutashi picture appears in two books does not verify his existence or his martial arts background. Fraudulent or unverified individuals being mentioned or even pictured in self-published or privately produced books is not evidence of legitimacy. Anyone can publish a claim; publication alone does not transform a fabrication into fact. 

A martial arts instructor that publishes a book claiming to have trained under a Japanese master who never existed could be sued. Students who paid for lessons or the book could sue for fraudulent inducement. If the book is part of a broader pattern of deceit aimed at multiple victims, authorities could treat it as racketeering or fraud.

"Publishing books does not make a fraudulent martial artist legitimate, credible, or authentic. Anyone can write and release a book—especially today, with self-publishing platforms—and fraudulent instructors often rely on this tactic to manufacture artificial credibility. A fraudulent instructor printing their own claims in a book is no different from a liar writing down their lies—it does not transform them into truth." 

Books can amplify legal exposure for fraudulent claims. They create a permanent, public record that can be used as evidence in civil or criminal cases, but they do not protect the author from liability.

Furthermore, if an NDA truly existed, then no images, biographical accounts, or lineage details could legally be published. Yet the alleged picture of Hasaka has already been released in two different books, completely undermining the NDA excuse. An NDA cannot be selectively applied—either confidential information is restricted, or it is not.

In legitimate Japanese martial arts, NDAs concerning the identity of an instructor are virtually unheard of. High-ranking Japanese teachers are public figures within their organizations. They teach seminars, sign certificates, appear in hombu records, and are documented extensively. No legitimate martial arts system hides the identity of a master instructor behind secrecy agreements.

The NDA claim therefore functions only as a stall tactic—a last-ditch attempt to avoid providing proof of a person whose identity, records, lineage, and even name cannot be verified. Instead of reinforcing the story, it exposes yet another layer of fabrication surrounding the myth of “Hasaka Yutashi.”

Most importantly, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) cannot be used as a shield in court to avoid proving the actual facts of a claim.  Simply pointing to an NDA and saying “we can’t discuss details” doesn’t substitute for evidence. NDAs can’t be used to hide fraud or illegal activity.

The evolving mythology of Hasaka Yutashi /Haska Yutasi follows a well-established pattern among martial arts frauds: when one lie collapses, it is replaced with a more elaborate one.

If Hasaka Yutashi were a real person and claimed high-level expertise in Goju Ryu, Yoshinkan, or Daito Ryu—yet had zero verifiable proof and a non-Japanese name that doesn’t exist linguistically—he would be classified the same way any legitimate martial arts body classifies such individuals....Not legitimate. 

Hasaka Yutashi would be considered a liar, a fraud, and a fabricator of his ranks.....if he were a real person.

The Illusion of Legitimacy: How Fraudulent Martial Arts Instructors Use Self-Published Books to Fabricate Credentials

When it comes to fake instructors in the martial arts they do everything they can to convince people that they are legitimate even write books  to attain validation. However this doesn't work. A lie is a lie regardless of the platform or how many times they repeat it. 

Make no mistake, from claiming to be devout christians to slandering and defaming legitimate instructors, these shit stains try every trick in the book. 

This article examines the growing trend of fraudulent martial arts instructors attempting to establish credibility through self-published books and unverified written claims. While the publication of books may appear to lend legitimacy, such material often serves as a vehicle for promoting false lineages, inflated ranks, fabricated accomplishments, and unverifiable historical narratives.

Serious martial arts practitioners and recognized governing bodies continue to dismiss these works as superficial attempts to create pseudo-authority rather than provide factual, corroborated information.

I. Background and Context

The martial arts world has long been susceptible to misinformation, exaggerated claims, and individuals seeking unearned authority. Because the general public lacks the knowledge to verify lineage, rank, or technical legitimacy, fraudulent instructors often rely on appearances—uniforms, patches, certificates, and more recently, self-published books.

Advances in digital publishing have made it easier than ever for individuals to produce professional-looking books without any oversight, peer review, or fact-checking. This accessibility has been exploited by fraudulent instructors to create the illusion of expertise where none exists.

II. The Myth of Validation Through Publication

A fake martial arts instructor who publishes books does not legitimize or validate their fraudulent claims. Books authored by such individuals are often used as tools to propagate unverifiable or disproven lineages, inflated credentials, and fabricated histories without independent verification, credible documentation, or corroborative evidence from recognized martial arts organizations.

Publishing does not replace the need for authentic proof such as traditional training records, validated ranks, recognized competition achievements, or verification from established martial arts bodies. Such books can mislead but are generally dismissed by the serious martial arts community as attempts to create false legitimacy rather than provide factual history.

III. Common Tactics Used in Fraudulent Publications

1. Invented or Disproven Lineages

Many fraudulent instructors attempt to connect themselves to well-known historical masters, deceased teachers, or obscure foreign “grandmasters” who cannot confirm or deny the claim. Their books typically offer no archival documents, recognized training logs any contemporary witnesses and no recognition from established lineages.  Instead, they rely on unverifiable “personal stories” presented as factual accounts.

2. Inflated Rank Claims

Fraudulent authors frequently assert high dan or positional rankings they never earned. Ranks awarded without examinations or actual formal training. Their books often repeat their false claims as if repetition itself establishes truth.

3. Fabricated Martial Arts Systems

Some authors create brand-new  styles based in “traditional” or “ancient ” styles with no historical foundation, no previous instructors, no documented curriculum and no external recognition. The publication becomes the only evidence the system exists.

IV. Why Books Do Not Replace Verification

Unlike academic publishing, martial arts books produced by frauds are not fact checked,  and not vetted by experts. They often contradict known historical timelines and include unverifiable testimonies. Interviews with established masters, historians, and organizational leaders reveal consistent agreement: Books alone are never evidence of martial legitimacy. Lineage and rank must always be independently verified. Fraudulent instructors rely on publications because they lack verifiable credentials. Serious practitioners dismiss such works as self-promotional fabrications. The consensus is clear: publishing is not proof. Unless supported by independent evidence, assume the publication is not authoritative.

The publication of books by fraudulent martial arts instructors is a growing tactic used to create a façade of expertise and legitimacy. The martial arts community continues to rely on evidence, accountability, and transparency—not self-authored narratives devoid of corroboration. As long as fraudulent instructors attempt to elevate themselves through publications rather than proof, their works will remain tools of deception rather than contributions to martial arts history.

A fraudulent instructor’s book can be used as evidence against him in a legal proceeding and in many cases, it is extremely damaging evidence.

Below is a clear, legally accurate explanation of how and why such a book is admissible, and what it can be used to prove. It is treated as:

1. A written admission of the claims the fake instructor made

2. Evidence of possible fraud, deception, or misrepresentation

3. A record of statements that can be proven false

4. Material used to impeach his credibility

A book does not make the false histories and claims true, but it does preserve the false claims in the instructor’s own words, which can be used legally against him.

Why the Book Is Admissible as Evidence

1. It is considered a “statement of a party-opponent.” Under the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE 801(d)(2)), a person’s own written statements are not hearsay when used against them in litigation.

This means that the “instructor” cannot claim his own book is hearsay. The statements in the book can be used to show what he said, claimed, or represented. So the book is admissible to prove that he made the false claims.

2. It can be used to prove fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive trade practices.

A fraudulent instructor’s book can demonstrate that he falsely claimed ranks he never earned, invented lineages or credentials and advertised skills or qualifications he did not possess. He knowingly misled students for financial gain. These are key elements in cases involving:

Fraud, Consumer protection violations, false advertising, negligent misrepresentation business deception and even criminal fraud (in severe cases).

3. It is used as evidence of his intent to deceive

Courts look closely at whether deception was deliberate. A book that systematically presents false information, shows planning and shows motive. It clearly an indicator of attempts to establish false legitimacy and an ongoing pattern of deceptive behavior. This is highly relevant in civil and criminal cases.

The book is not recognized as authoritative credential documentation nor is it “proof” the instructor actually holds the ranks he claimed, that his lineage is real. Nor is it proof of authority, skill, or legitimacy

In litigation, a fraudulent instructor’s book can be used as powerful evidence against him. It show’s the false statements he published. It demonstrate his pattern of fraud and establishes his intent to deceive

A book does not validate fraudulent rank claims, it can absolutely expose them.

From Bluster to Begging: Another FraudMaster's Inevitable Arrest

I will not mince words: the processing for arrest warrants has started and nothing you do now will stop that process. It is simply a matter of time. When the arrests happen, I intend to be present, as the last face you see as your freedom is taken away, a vigilante and witness to the consequences you worked so hard to earn.  

In that moment, when law enforcement officers place the handcuffs on you, your smart mouth, the narcissistic driven bravado and the arrogance will all evaporate. The reality of your situation will land with full force, and fear will do what it always does when the mask finally slips. The tears, the pleading, the desperate attempts to bargain your way out in front of everyone will fall on deaf ears. None of it will change what has already been set in motion.

There will be no empathy from me....none. You will see cold dead eyes. The kind of eyes that put spine chilling fear into hearts. There will be no negotiation for any involved, because negotiation is for those who acted in good faith long before the paperwork, the evidence, the confessions along with pointing of fingers and the charges stacked up. 

When you break down publicly as the cuffs are slapped on, weeping and sobbing uncontrollably, calling out for someone to save and help you, you will discover no one is coming. Only your accomplices will feel what you feel. It wont be sympathy for you, but concern for themselves that their time is also coming. I don't want just one arrest, I want all involved even those that knew but elected to stay quiet. 

The only place left for you is incarceration and imprisonment. You never knew who you were messing with. I am responsible for the arrests of more than one martial arts fraud and their ilk, Collins, Vanzile and others.  I intend to see more arrests happen and witness every step of it. Make no mistake, news outlets will be notified, arrests will be documented and recorded for your communities and all to see. 

This will take its unyielding and inevitable course, and your warrants, injunctions and arrests will stand as the final, inescapable chapter of the choices that you all willfully made; The involvement in death threats, terroristic threats…the cyberstalking crimes that involved a innocent man and his minor child will all come full circle. 

What awaits you behind those bars is a brutal, grinding reality. 

The drawn-out extradition process will drag on from several weeks to many months through some of the roughest jails in each state. Your days will be marked by relentless violations in every way possible and by every means the harsh confines of incarceration can deliver. Each day and each violation of you will underscore that control over your fate is lost. It is and will be the story of the criminal deeds, that you laughed to yourselves about, exposed and answered for in full. 

To one of you in particular; When left lying defeated from repeated sexual violation…. ask your self if fake ranks, false claims and committing the crimes that you did to defend such nonsense were worth the horrors of what you face. That’s your reality. A reality you alone made for yourself. 

All involved will be held accountable. Karma is and will always be the undisputed champ. It doesn't stop, it's unyielding and it's inevitable.