Master Lang

Master Lang has been studying both eastern and western martial arts for more than 40 years. He is a 6th degree Black Belt in Combat Arts, 5th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 4th degree Black Belt in Arnis. Master Lang holds various degrees in other styles as well. He has trained national champions in Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do

Master S. Morris

Master S. Morris has been studying martial arts for over 30 years. He is a licensed & certified WTF instructor. He teaches Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Cardio Fitness and Speed & Agility classes. He is a 6th degree Master in Tae Kwon Do, a 4th degree Black Belt in Karate and a 4th degree Black Belt in Pankratia. He is a certified level 2 coach through the US Olympic Training Center. A former 2 time US National Champion and a US Open bronze medalist as well. In 2003 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He has been awarded Instructor of the Year for the last 4 years.

 

Sensei Matsuda

Sensei Matsuda has studied Aikido for over 20 years. He has also studied Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi and Batto Do. He runs and teaches our Aikido program. Sensei is a certified instuctor through the Japanese Cultural Center and a member of the Aikido World Alliance.

Master Lotter

Master Lotter has been studying martial arts for over 30 years. He is a certified WTF 5th degree black belt. He is a 5 time Gold medalist in the Illinois State Tae Kwon Do Championships, a US National Gold Medalist and a US Open Gold Medalist. Master Lotter specializes in sparring and the coaching of athletes. He has coached athletes at the state, national and international level. He is a certified level 2 coach with the USTU.

Master Tolbert

Master Tolbert teaches Advanced and Black Belt classes. He has been studying martial arts for over 20 years and is a certified WTF 4th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is also a former National Champion in Forms and Breaking competition. Master Tolbert is currently pursuing his Black Belt in Aikido and his 5th degree in Tae Kwon Do.

Master Allen

Master Allen teaches Advanced and Black Belt classes. He has been studying martial arts for over 15 years and is a certified WTF 4th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is also a former National Champion in sparring competition. Master Allen is currently pursuing his Black Belt in Aikido and his 5th degree in Tae Kwon Do.

John Kelly

In 1979 John began practicing/studying T’ai Chi Ch’uan, in an attempt to improve a 10 year chronic back problem that traditional western medicine had proven unable to diagnose or alleviate. He has studied with teachers of Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s short form of Yang style Tai Chi Ch’uan in Milwaukee, Kansas City and Seattle. In 1990, John started teaching Tai Chi Ch’uan. He continues to attend workshops with direct students of Professor Cheng, renowned in their own abilities in the art including: Benjamin Pang Lo, William C.C. Chen, Dr. Tao Ping-Siang, Maggie Newman.

Ms Jessup

Ms. Jessup is the lead instructor in the cardio program. She has been studying martial arts for over 10 years and is a certified WTF 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Ms. Jessup is also pursuing her Black Belt in Karate and 3rd degree in Tae Kwon Do. She has been certified in Group Fitness instruction for over 15 years having obtained ACE and AFAA certifications, along with Functional training and FIT Tour and KardioKarate cardio kickboxing certifications.