Over the several decades of its existence, the Vancouver Institute of Self Defense has seen the following promotions to Yudansha (Black Belt). Roman numeral indicates Dan level (degree).

Last names are obscured for privacy, but each student-instructor holds a certificate from the AJA.

Louise W IV
Jared W III
Cory W III
Greg C II
Kelley R II
DiAnn R II
Jason H IV
Jason C IV
William G IV
Charlie A III
Kelley G III
Ben H I
Damon C IV
Lindsay P I
Kirk P I
Cody C I
Kale C I
John M-B III
Megan E II
Jeff O II
Garrett L I
Jeannette H I

NOTE: The Sensei was promoted in 2023 to 8th Dan (Hatchidan) by the Board of Directors of the American Jujitsu Association (https://americanjujitsuassociation.org/directory-n/).