Shante 'Jette' Sims known for her fast hands and fast moves was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York in 1979.  Under the tutelage of Shihan Sparkle at the school of Nguzo Saba Dojo, Sensei Jette began studying Martial arts. She continued her training at Shiryodo Warriors Domain under Soke Haisan Kaleak, Shihan Katanna and Kyoshi Nekosan.  Sensei Jette entered many tournaments where she dominated her opponents on the mat.  In 1999 she received the  Promoters Plus East Coast Champion award for the woman's division  in Kumite, self defense, kata, and weapons. In 2002 Jette was promoted to Shodan, first degree black belt while teaching at the Jackie Robinson Center for Physical Culture. On the thirtieth anniversary of Kuroshi-do system, Shante Sims was acknowledged and promoted to Ni-Dan second degree black belt which also earned her the title of sensei. Then most recently in 2007 she was promoted to the rank of san-dan, third degree black belt.

Sensei Jette  currently works a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education. She has made an impact in the educating system working with Autistic children for over 7 years.  Jette is well know in the five boroughs for her demonstrations and competitions. she has competed in tournaments in many states such as Washington D.C.,and  New Jersey to name a few.  Sensei Jette has been given back to Kuroshi-Do, through her community involvement.  She teaches and acts as a role model to aspiring female martial artists all over Brooklyn.  In 2007 sensei Jette promoted  Samanta 'Mohayasa' Namsaran to Shodan making history for being the youngest female to make black belt in the system at the age of 14.

photo by Milton signman Walters