About Wansai International

About

Wansai's Mission:

To build God's kingdom locally, nationally, and internationally through relationship, benevolence, and evangelism.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)

How we fulfill this mission:
1) Local karate classes

-building relationships through mutual activity with spiritual application to the art/sport and with Bible study and prayer.

-promote in youth and adults athletic performance, improved physical condition, and character education.

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8

2) Wansai demonstration team
-training passionate ministers who share the vision of and mission of Wansai
-use our God-given talents to draw people in to hear the message of the Gospel and to shine and glorify Him

In the same way, let your light shine before all men, so they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven. Matthew 5:16

-teaching physical fitness, self-defense, and character education to the public and in schools

3) Benevolence

-caring for widows, elderly, and orphans and help feed and provide for the poor

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. James 1:27

4) Distribution of His Word in the language of the people to which we minister

5) Equipping leaders to do the same

-developing leaders of good, godly character

About the Team

Wansai is a team of a variety of members. Some of the members come in and out as God calls for specific ministry. Wansai also has permanent, or core, members. Below are the core members and some recent participants and a little about each.

Scott Brown, founder and leader

Nickname: Brickhouse

Rank: 8th degree black belt, Samurai Jujutsu karate

Life verse: Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Demo specialty: Power breaks, self-defense, speaking

Birthday: October 21

Hometown: born and raised in Kingfisher, OK, USA

Daily life: teaches high school physics, chemistry, astronomy, and the advanced classes of those subjects

Hobbies: drawing, movies, music, storyteller, fishing

Favorite music(ians): Toby Mac, Newsboys (old and new), Petra, Whitecross, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Michael W. Smith, Audio Adrenaline

Favorite book(s): naturally, The Bible; Stephen Lawhead books (The Bright Empire series and Hood series), Lord of the Rings series, C.S. Lewis books, Jack London books

Other favorites: Mexican food (the spicier the better), the color blue, otters, grilling, the BBC show Doctor Who

2015 U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

Male Master of the Year

Scott also is the primary writer of "The Honing Stone" for teaching and encouragement.

Theresa Brown, the glue that holds it all together

Nickname: Kat, Mommy T-Rex

Rank: 8th degree black belt, Samurai Jujutsu karate

Life verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Demo specialty: weapons forms, drama, adminstration

Birthday: July 4

Hometown: born in Maine, USA, but have spent the majority of life in the Midsouth, primarily in Texas

Daily life: teaches high school integrated physics and chemistry, but has also taught middle school science and theatre, speech, technology and elementary

Hobbies: computers, movies, music, baking and candy-making

Favorite music(ians): Toby Mac, Newsboys (old and new), Trans Siberian Orchestra, Michael W Smith, Carman, Petra, Audio Adrenaline, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher Contemporary Praise and Worship

Favorite book(s): of course, the Bible; Frank Peretti book, but especially The Oath; The Left Behind Series; C.S. Lewis; J.R.R. Tolkein; Where the Red Fern Grows; Daily Comics Pickles and Mr. Fitz.

Other favorites: penguins, cats, singing, Mac N Cheese, Dr Pepper, Caramel/Vanilla Latte with almond milk, Ihaw-Ihaw, Japanese hibachi and sushi, good art, photography, the color red, the color royal purple, the BBC show Doctor Who.

2015 U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

FEMale Master of the Year

Scott and Theresa's anniversary is December 15.

Erin (Brown) Williams

Nickname: Champ

Rank: 4th degree black belt, Samurai Jujutsu karate

Life verse: Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Demo specialty: self-defense, high flying breaks, drama

Birthday: October 23

Hometown: born in Oklahoma City, OK, USA; currently lives in Longview, TX.

Daily life: College student at The University of Texas at Tyler, full-time mom, and volunteer martial arts instructor

Hobbies: movies, Facebook, Pinterest, hanging out with friends and family

Favorite music(ians): Toby Mac, Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, contemporary Christian music

Favorite book(s): The Bible, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Hunger Games Series, Lord of the Rings series and Hobbit, Cracker, Tale of Despereaux

Other favorites: Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Mexican food (likes to try almost any type of food at least once), the BBC show Doctor Who, the colors purple, blue and pink, orca (killer whale), shrikes.

2016 U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

Multiple time Teen Ladies' and Black Belt Women National Sparring Champion, National Teen Kata Champion, 2012 Black Belt Women International Fighting Champion.

Erin is studying to be a physical trainer and possibly a career in physical therapy. She also wants to continue ministry work overseas. Erin is married to Matt and is the mother of Killian and Tobias.

Kyrié Brown

Nickname: Fireball

Rank: 3rd degree black belt, Samurai Jujutsu karate

Life verse: Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified or discouraged, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.

Demo specialty: Forms, self-defense, drama

Birthday: October 17

Hometown: born in Temple, TX, USA, and continues to live in Texas

Daily life: Graduate of Tyler Junior College; Management in a major international Italian restaurant

Hobbies: texting and hanging out with Harrison (see below), working with children, photography, cross country running, computer design

Favorite music(ians): Toby Mac, Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, and DC Talk (The ol' school stuff)

Favorite book(s): The Bible, duh! Read? Who has time for that with all the book the teachers and professors put in front of me?!

Other favorites: monkeys, music, drama, Italian Food, the BBC show Doctor Who, the color red...or blue...or pink...or maybe green!

2016 U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

Multiple time Teen Ladies' National Sparring Champion, 2012 Youth Ladies' International Fighting Champion. Straight A student. National Honor Society member.

Kyrié would like to become an Occupational Therapist, primarily working with special needs children. She wants to use these skills on the mission field in the future.

Matthew Williams

Nickname: The Rev

Rank: 3rd degree black belt, Samurai Jujutsu karate

Life verse: 1 John 5:4

For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the

victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

Demo specialty: self-defense, specialty breaks, weapon forms, drama

Birthday: September 6

Hometown: born in Tulsa, OK, USA; currently lives in Longview, TX.

Daily life: Head Technician Manager of arcade games and animatronics; entertainment

Hobbies: singing, guitar, movies, outdoor activities, fishing

Favorite music(ians): Toby Mac, Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, Shawn McDonald, Pocket Full of Rocks, David Crowder, contemporary Christian

Favorite book(s): The Bible, Pilgrim's Progress, Warrior Code: Applying the Tenets of Bushido to the Service of the Master

Other favorites: The BBC show Doctor Who, snow leopards, the color blue, Nightwing, escrima/arnis/kali

2016 U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

Matt wants to pursue music ministry and continue ministry overseas.

Matt is the father of Killian and Tobias; Matt and Erin's anniversary is December 29.

Harrison Griffin

Nickname: Griff

Rank: n/a

Life verse: 1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing

Demo specialty: Head technician (lights, sound, roadie)

Birthday: June 6

Hometown: born in Tulsa and has lived in Oklahoma and Texas

Photo Credit: Haley Compton

Daily life: Studying Kinesiology and Athletic Training at Tyler Junior College

Hobbies: hanging out with friends (especially Kyrié), powerlifting, football

Favorite music(ians): Need to Breath, LeCrae, Mercy Me, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble

Favorite book(s): The Bible, Why Church Matters, Follow Me

Other favorites: NCIS

Harrison studies Health and Kinesiology and wishes to pursue a career as an Athletic Trainer. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Killian Williams

Rank: White belt in Samurai Jujutsu; Black belt in cuteness!

Birthday: February 3

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