Dee Hamaguchi has been training in Judo since 1972 and boxing since 1994. Kodokan 2nd degree black belt. Golden Gloves Boxing competitor. 1998 US National Judo Champion. Founded a Judo program for youth in Harlem. Teaching since 1980. Born, Canada. 4th generation Japanese-Canadian.

Jennifer Lee has been training in the martial arts since 1991. Background in Tae Kwon Do and Goju-Ryu Karate. Currently studies Chinesemartial arts. Works for Marvel Enterprises, Inc, NYC. Born, USA. 2nd generation Korean-American. NYC assistant coordinator.

Yuko Uchikawa has been training in the martial arts since 1992. Trained for 7 years in Goju Karate. Currently studying Chinese and Filipino martial arts. Self defense instructor training at the Center for Anti-Violence Education in NYC. Born, Japan. Works as a graphic designer. NYC coordinator and Japan instructor.