Sensei Michael Lynch began his study of Kodokan Judo in 1960,  Aikido in 1962, Shotokan Karate in 1964, and Mushin Ryu (Kawaishi) Jujitsu in 1965.  He also studied Taekwondo, Korean Hapkido, and Japanese Kempo.  While in the military, Michael trained throughout Europe, and taught police, military and civilians Judo, Jujitsu, Karate and Aikido.  In 1975, he was introduced to Danzan Ryu  Jujitsu and in 1980 affiliated with Jujitsu America.  At that time he was introduced to the Small Circle Theory of jujitsu and applied those principles to his martial arts syllabus.  In 1986, after having become a champion in local, state, regional, national and international Jujitsu and Karate championships, he  was appointed Captain of the USA Jujitsu team, and from 1986 to 1992 he earned medals in world competition.  He was also certified as a national and international referee.   He gained renown as the writer of the song, "The Gentle Art", which was a staple of Camp Danzan Ryu for many years.  The Lynch brothers created the "Aiuchi Brothers" routine that pitted twins applying identical techniques, thereby canceling each other out.   In 1992, he was awarded the title of Professor in jujitsu, and currently holds the rank of 8th Dan in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu (5th Dan in JA), 7th Dan in Mahkawai Karate , 4th Dan in Judo, 3rd Dan in Aikido, 2nd Dan in Taekwondo and Japanese Kempo, and 1st Dan in Kendo.  He served as Regional Director for the AJJF,  and President of the Southern California Jujitsu Association.  He was a life member of JA and the AJJF.
Sensei Lynch resided in Salt Lake City, Utah where he conducted classes in Judo, Jujitsu and Karate.  He had been in law enforcement for over 30 years and at the time of his death was an Adult Probation and Parole Agent for the State of Utah, as well as a certified defensive tactics instructor at the Utah State Corrections Academy.  He had completed several movies and had planned other future film projects. 

Mike passed away at age 51 on New Year's Eve 12/31/2002.