06/07/2026
Elite MMA Center Instructors are proud to announce the expansion of The Elite Warrior - which will now be called "The Elite Warriors - Dragon Honor Code. This program now includes all degrees and ranking from Sempei, Joshu, Deshi, Sensei & Shihan. If any student would like more information in continuing their path or starting the Dragon Honor Code, please speak to any instructor.
Listed below is the basis for receiving your 7 stars within each classification:
Sempei Stars – Your first step while earning your Elite black belt, recognizing the traditional qualities of an ancient warrior. Thus, your education begins by embodying your Sempei Stars. This is your beginning venture to achieve your ranking and degrees at Elite MMA Center.
Joshu Stars – Your next step while earning your 1st Degree, recognizing the ways of a Still Warrior. This process moves you to learning how to make educated decisions. Your mental clarity is enhanced by embodying the Joshu Stars, which is the foundation of a great mentor! These abilities will expand the students' perspective and provide leverage to change the course of their life.
Deshi Stars – Can be achieved when working towards your 3rd Degree, recognizing the need to combine action and contemplation to bring in a wiser you. This collection of words teaches you how to bring in knowledge then find insight from this information. These stars help you expand your vision of thought to becoming a knowing leader, reach genuine merit while realizing self-mastery. Such a noble cause while advancing your Elite Warrior skills.
Sensei Stars – Can be achieved when working towards your 5th Degree, recognizing the insight and tradition that has been achieved through your mental training within “The Dragon Honor Code.” It is now time to bring forth your confidence and ability to instill these qualities within your instructors and students. Show what it means to be an Elite Warrior living all aspects of your existence in an honorable way! Martial Artist’s should display these traits in the dojo and utilize these thousand years of tradition in all facets of your daily lives. You have worked so diligently for this ability “Let it Shine!”
Shihan Stars – Can be achieved when working towards your 7th Degree, recognizing the complete overall program at Elite M.M.A. Center. The Elite Warriors – the Dragon Honor Code is the culmination of the inner qualities of an Elite Warrior. But this also includes the entire Elite M.M.A. Center curriculum. The Master of a dojo must have the inner wisdom of the Shihan Stars to carry on the traditions of their school into the future. Remember as a Shihan your responsibilities encompasses the dojo, curriculum, cultivating the inner qualities of an Elite Warrior, future growth while living within the knowledge of this program. This is a wonderful challenge that brings many opportunities for your future as well as personal fulfillments. You have become the best you can be and are still evolving. “You will have the ability to face any obstacle if you put your heart, mind and soul into it!”
