SHAWN FORRISTALL Shawn and I have trained together for 16 years. He is the head instructor at the Atlanta Budokan in Atlanta. Here is some background on him: Shawn is the owner of the Atlanta Budokan. He joined the school in 1991 and took over the school from his instructor in 2003. Shawn is a 4th degree black belt in Aikijujustsu /Aikido and a senior instructor in Shinkendo (Japanese Swordsmanship) under the direct tutelage of Toshishiro Obata. He also holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt in Kyokushin style karate under Sensei Mel and Cindy Williams. He has trained Alliance Jiujitsu since 2008 having trained directly with Romero "Jacare" Cavalcante, Alliance founder. Shawn is a certified Alliance Jiujitsu instructor for both Adults and Kids.