Goshin-Ryu Karate Association Board Member  Renshi Barbara Pace 5th Dan  Sensei Barbara Pace started her instruction in 1994 under Shihan Michael Pace. Almost immediately she began helping with the children's classes at their karate school. By the time she reached her Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 1999 she was already a seasoned instructor. Sensei Pace is the Pace Institute of Karate's Director of Student Services as well as an accomplished instructor. Sensei Pace has proven her skills in kata, sparring and weapons forms in tournaments for many years. Sensei Pace holds the distinction of being the highest ranking female instructor ever in the Goshin-Ryu Karate Association.