| December | 1996 Christmas Banquet and Talent Show Brentwood Holiday Inn |
| Jody Warrick promoted to 2nd Degree | |
| Summer |
Tim Clark and Mr. Jones open the school's 2nd Dojo (called 'The Bonsai Karate School') at the corner of Edmonson Pike and Old Hickory Blvd, with the help of Robert Dolan and Dave Taylor Notable Bonsai School alumni include: Dave Taylor, Austin Greer, Jenny Rayna, Rachel Norwood, and Jeff 'Raging Bull' Daniels, Billy Bassett, and Andre and Tony Locklayer This school later changed its name and moved to the current location behind the Brentwood China Hut. It started at first 3 stores right of Maggie's Cafe (where Mr. Rick Stone began), then 2 store right of Maggie's Cafe, and now in its present location in Rusty Gray's old Kickboxing School in the 'airplane hanger' behind the Brentwood Pub and Deli. |
| Summer Shodan Exam | Steve Henderson, Brian Hall, Jack Holder, & Sylvia Couch |