Through the years he has been very active by participating in, and by conducting seminar and training sessions. In addition, he served as coordinator and/or director for many of the area tournaments.

 

Grand Master Harold Long wrote in his book, "I don't know anyone who has done more to promote the art of Isshin-Ryu Karate than this man and his

family.”…….”They were  so valuable to me in East Tennessee area in helping promote, teach and spread the art of Isshin-Ryu Karate."

 

Along with his wife, Johnnie, and his son, Steve (also Isshin-Ryu practitioners), Sensei Msarsa has given numerous karate demonstrations on TV,  for civic organizations, church groups, schools, and many others. He has received the "Instructor of the Year" award, and was the first to receive the "Spirit of Isshin-Ryu" award from the Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame. He has served on the Board of the International Isshin-Ryu Karate Association (I.I.K.A) as well as the Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame. He prepared the first draft of the I.I.K.A. By Laws and Constitution, and was one of the founders of the Hall of Fame. He also served as the Chief Advisor for the Knoxville Isshin-Ryu Karate Club in Knoxville, Tennessee.

 

Master Msarsa continues to be active in Isshin-Ryu functions. In addition, he is active in cross training. He holds belts in other martial arts. Besides the I.H.O.F. Master Msarsa has been recognized by other Halls of Fame.