In 1995, at the age of forty, Master Johnson returned to competition, capturing a Gold and Silver medal at the State Finals. Master Johnson is currently President of the International Sei Ei Do Federation, and Head Impact Weapons and Weaponless Defense Instructor for the Police Science Institute. He also owns his own martial arts studio in Fresno. While Johnson has won many competitions on the mat, he admits that implementing martial arts in public schools is unlike any battle he has ever fought. Nevertheless, there are widespread misperceptions about my sport.
Many people think it's all about violence and beating people up.
I've excelled in college, not because I'm particularly intelligent, but because I'm focused, goal-oriented and constantly in pursuit of excellence. I got that from martial arts. In Japan two years of martial arts training is required to graduate from High School, says Johnson. The precise regimens increase physical and mental strength while fostering good health and the appreciation for a daily routine. When implemented in the formative years, such training will pay lifetime dividends, he says.