Scott and Teresa Brown were honored during the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Aug. 8.
The Browns are former Bowie residents, and taught in the Bowie Independent School District system.
Scott Brown taught chemistry and physics at Bowie High School while Teresa Brown was a first grade and eighth-grade science instructor.
The Browns opened Bowie Bushido Kai, their first martial arts school, in January 2000. Twelve students have been promoted to black belt level since it started.
Bowie Bushido Kai is still active at Carter Lake Road Church of Christ under the direction of Scott and Nichole Hackney.
The Browns both were recently promoted to eighth-degree black belt and the rank of Kyoshi Sensei. They were named male and female Martial Arts Masters of the Year for 2015.
The couple also was recognized for their nonprofit ministry Wansai International’s use of the martial arts in benevolences and evangelism. They have put on assemblies around the world and martial arts demonstrations to raise funds for relief efforts.
The Browns provide school supplies, food, clothing and medical needs for indigent children.
The couple has spent 65 years combined in the martial arts, and they currently live in Gladewater. Daughters Erin and Kyrie are black belts as well. They instruct students in Samurai Jujitsu at classes twice per week.

Teresa Brown (left) and Scott Brown were both inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The Browns are former Bowie residents. (Courtesy photo)