Sensei Surrett is the Head Instructor at Leicester Martial Arts Academy and the President of the Sekkinsen Goshin-Jitsu Federation. In 2008, Sensei Surrett received Hall of Fame recognition from the Brotherhood of Martial Artist and the United States Jujitsu Alliance.

In 2005, Sensei Surrett started a Martial Science Program at a local high school. The Martial Science Program was started as a means to reach the students curiosity, perseverance, and determination and to mold it in a productive manner. Using Karate/Martial Arts, we can equip the students with life skills and help train them to overcome their limitations. The Martial Science Program teaches respect and courtesy, as well as self-defense techniques. The Program will help aid in building of self-confidence and direction. We encourage the student to study, think, and question and gain a real appreciation for their potential.

A vital element of the Martial Science Program is discipline. The principles and values of discipline are embodied in the required dedication, perseverance, determination, self-control, concentration, and respect. Earnest practice under a dedicated and proficient teacher is the key to successful training and a successful life. With 23 years of experience, Sensei Surrett has made a lifelong commitment to studying the Martial Arts and helping people.

I give honor to the Lord Jesus Christ for giving me the ability to train in the Martial Arts. I would also like to thank my family and instructors, Shihan Bohannon and Hanshi Wilcox, for all that they shared with me over the years.

_{(Mr. Bohannon was my first teacher, much of who I am as a Martial Arts Instructor Is because of what he taught me. Sensei was like an older brother to me; to this day, he still gives me advice. Thank you Sensei Bohannon. )}

• Minister of the Gospel of Christ ( Founder of The Love of God Broadcast Ministry)
• Board of Directors - The Brotherhood of Martial Artist
• North Carolina Club Governor — America Okinawa Seishinryoku Tai Chi System
• Certified Black Belt
• Certificate of Appreciation - Awarded to me by the Asheville Police Department (2001)
• Brotherhood of Martial Artist 2008 and 2010 Hall of Fame
• Shinja Buke Ryu MARTIAL ARTS HUMANITARIAN AWARD (2010)
• Firearms Certification AB-Tech (2010)
• USA Nationals Charlotte, NC 1st Place In Power Punching and Kicking (18-21)
• (1992) 2nd Place in a Full Contact Tournament at Jerry Dula’s Karate
• Bronze metal (1994) Point Sparring Claxton School(CMA)
• Karakido Karate 1st Place in Team Self Defence (1991) Partner was Bobby Benson
• 2nd Place in Karakido Karate tournament. (1991)
• Patrick Bohannon’s School of Karakido Karate Presented me with the 1990 Most Outstanding Student of the Year Award.