Miko Sensei, after reaching his shodan in 2002, began to study Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido with Sensei Harry Dach.  Shortly thereafter, he was shuttled by Soke Nielsen to Naples, Florida to learn with Sensei Dr. Mark Neuman, from who he learned Shito Ryu Karate-do, and Japanese Bojutsu.  During this time, he learned upwards of 50 kata, including two for the bo, and four Iai kata.

In 2004, at the rank of Nidan, Miko Sensei stepped out on his own, to develop his personal combative techniques.  He refined himself, and brought about a few new kata of his own, including a personalized version of Kata Rohai, as well as unique variants of both Kata Gekisai, and Kata Saifa.  During this time, Miko Sensei also developed a higher understanding of extracting Bunkai from kata.  Miko Sensei opened his dojo, the Roninkan, in the spring of 2006.

In 2007, Miko came back to Nahashu Dojo, changed by his time away.  He began to re-learn that which he had let go of, seeing it all in a new light.  His idea of what karate is, and the true importance of kata had grown.  Although the numbers had decreased, he still teaches at Roninkan Dojo.

In April of 2008, Miko Sensei was promoted to Yondan.  He was also honored with the title of Renshi Shihan, as well as named heir of Nahashu Ryu Karate-do.  He continues to further hone his skill with the katana, knowing that until he leaves this earth, his training is never done.