Doug Haralson was born on August 27th, 1972 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He began study of the martial arts during 1983 in Rochester, MN under the tutelage of Soke Kent Haralson. He has earned his 3rd degree in Seigi Bushido Ryu while also holding a 1st degree in KeeDok Kyu Tae Kwon Do. Sensei Haralson has had a variety of experience in the martial arts, from participated in the founding of several schools in Minnesota and Florida, to demonstrations in back yard Bible clubs, school, church, and youth group functions. Doug also had the privilege of participating in Solid Rock Karate, a traveling demo team. He has experience teaching a variety of ages and, in 2004, branched out and started a new school under the auspices of the GMAU and Seigi Bushido Ryu. Affiliated with the GMAU since its inception, Sensei Haralson has also been a GMAU Minnesota State Representative since 2004.

Doug has been married since 1998 to wife Robyn. They have three children, Hope, Faith, and April. He currently runs the sound ministry at their local church, The Urban Refuge/Evergreen Community Church, where he and his wife of 9 years have been active since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and has been in the Information Technology field for the past 14 years. Doug is currently employed at EMC Corporation as a Professional Services Consultant.