In 1983, Soke Burdine retired from a twenty-one year career with the Lafayette City Police Department. During this time he gained expertise in riot control, was a juvenile detective for one year and received periphery law enforcement training in the United States of America and in England. Prior to his Law Enforcement employment, Soke Burdine served four years in the United States Navy.

Instructors under Soke
Shihan Rodney Ball
Shihan Brian Brown
Sensei Phil Zodiaco
Sensei Carmen Jackson