Here at Acadiana Karate, we incorporate three specific titles into our system to distinguish between the experience of our Instructors within the dojo. Below, a list of the three titles from the highest of experience to the lowest, the definition of the title, and the level of experience it refers to here at Acadiana Karate.

Shihan - Master.
Shihan refers to the Master, or Master Instructor of Acadiana Karate. Master is the title earned at the earning of one's 5th Dan, or 5th Degree Black Belt. Acadiana Karate is proud to have Shihan Pablo F. Mejia, as our Master Instructor.

Sensei - Born before.
This title refers to the teachers, or instructors of the school. Those who hold this title have completed the Instructor Training Program, and have proven themselves knowledgful enough to begin teaching classes on their own.

Sempai - Older brother or sister.
Sempai is the title that distinguishes those who have begun, but have not finished the Instructor Training Program. Sempai's have been in the school for quite some time and have proven themselves to be capable of the necessary requirements to begin training to become a Sensei, or Instructor.