Instructors
Ben Benson Sensei
Yondan (4th Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Ben began studying Jujitsu under Herreman Sensei back in Brookings in 2005. Since that time, he has been a driving force behind the growth and development of Dynamic Martial Arts into the program today. He currently works as part of the education team at the Sanford Promise lab.
Yondan (4th Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Ben began studying Jujitsu under Herreman Sensei back in Brookings in 2005. Since that time, he has been a driving force behind the growth and development of Dynamic Martial Arts into the program today. He currently works as part of the education team at the Sanford Promise lab.
Lee Brown Sensei
Yondan (4th Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate
A high-school wrestler in Dell Rapids, Lee has studied under Herreman Sensei since 2009. His wrestling skills have translated well into Jujitsu and he is one of our top instructors for grappling skills and competition. Lee Sensei also holds a Shodan in Shorin Ryu Karate.
Yondan (4th Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate
A high-school wrestler in Dell Rapids, Lee has studied under Herreman Sensei since 2009. His wrestling skills have translated well into Jujitsu and he is one of our top instructors for grappling skills and competition. Lee Sensei also holds a Shodan in Shorin Ryu Karate.
Mark Bosma Sensei
Nidan (2nd Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Matsumura Kobudo
Mark & his family have studied under Herreman Sensei since 2015. Mark has studied jujitsu, karate, kobudo and kenjitsu under Herreman Sensei. His diverse skills are a huge asset to students as they work to unify their skills and apply them to different situations.
Nidan (2nd Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Matsumura Kobudo
Mark & his family have studied under Herreman Sensei since 2015. Mark has studied jujitsu, karate, kobudo and kenjitsu under Herreman Sensei. His diverse skills are a huge asset to students as they work to unify their skills and apply them to different situations.
Tim Lundin Sempei
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Tim began training with Herreman Sensei in 2017 at the age of 57. As one of the oldest students to receive his black belt in Jujitsu, Tim brings a unique view of training to the mat. He is proof that age is just a number and that jujitsu can be adapted for any age.
Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) - Bujinki Ryu Jujitsu
Tim began training with Herreman Sensei in 2017 at the age of 57. As one of the oldest students to receive his black belt in Jujitsu, Tim brings a unique view of training to the mat. He is proof that age is just a number and that jujitsu can be adapted for any age.
Jill Fries
YOGA Instructor
BOGA Instructor
YOGA Sculpt Instructor
Brain Longevity Specialist
Jill has been teaching yoga since 2017. Jill completed her Yoga teacher training with FORM fitness (Sioux Falls, SD) and Lotus House of Yoga (Omaha, NE). Jill has always had a passion to bring wellness to those she serves. Jill went to USD and majored in Recreational Therapy. Jill's focus was working with the elderly as she worked in the Long-Term Care and Senior Housing industry for over 20 years serving as a Recreational Therapist, Activity Director and Assisted Living Director. Jill has always been involved in sports and when she found her own yoga practice, she knew it was something that could benefit the greater population.
YOGA Instructor
BOGA Instructor
YOGA Sculpt Instructor
Brain Longevity Specialist
Jill has been teaching yoga since 2017. Jill completed her Yoga teacher training with FORM fitness (Sioux Falls, SD) and Lotus House of Yoga (Omaha, NE). Jill has always had a passion to bring wellness to those she serves. Jill went to USD and majored in Recreational Therapy. Jill's focus was working with the elderly as she worked in the Long-Term Care and Senior Housing industry for over 20 years serving as a Recreational Therapist, Activity Director and Assisted Living Director. Jill has always been involved in sports and when she found her own yoga practice, she knew it was something that could benefit the greater population.
Sifu Joel D.
Level 1 Instructor Certification - Yang Style Tai Chi
Sifu Joel began his martial arts journey with the hard style martial arts, studying Goju Ryu Karate but his study of the internal healing arts eventually led him to study Tai Chi and Qigong under Sifu Bryan Knack. Joel has carried this love of healing and improving daily health into his work as well, working as a a massage therapist and Qigong healer. In addition, he is a artist and illustrator of children's coloring books.
Level 1 Instructor Certification - Yang Style Tai Chi
Sifu Joel began his martial arts journey with the hard style martial arts, studying Goju Ryu Karate but his study of the internal healing arts eventually led him to study Tai Chi and Qigong under Sifu Bryan Knack. Joel has carried this love of healing and improving daily health into his work as well, working as a a massage therapist and Qigong healer. In addition, he is a artist and illustrator of children's coloring books.