Hanshi Thorne started practicing USA GOJU in 1969 under Master William Lowie. Master Thorne is Presently under Grandmaster Urban. Hanshi Thorne has produced several GoJu students throughtout the United States and aborad. He is not only an 9th Dan in USA GoJu, but have black belts in numerous styles; to include Tae Kwando and Kung Fu. He has been practicing for over 40 years. One of his most faithful and loyal and dedicated students is one of his top instructors Renshi Deloise C. Thorne (his Wife),l who has been practicing over 30 years. They are the two top Instructors in the Lone Eagle Dojo. Master Thorne is now the proud founder of Pan American GoJu Ryu, which includes all traditional GoJu Katas, Master Pater Urban ten minimum standard and six Pan American Katas, created by Master Thorne.