Mike Stone is considered on of the great light contact karate champions of the 1960's. Before retiring, Stone dominated the sport where he won among others, the 1964 U.S. National Karate Championships, 1964-65 International Karate Championships, and the 1964 World Karate Championships in Chicago, Illinois. A member of the 1971 Black Belt Hall of Fame, "Competitor of the Year", Mike is teaching seminars throughout the world.