Owners and Instructors
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
ATA provides exercise for the whole family, men and woman, boys and girls, the young in age and young in heart. We have top notch, personable, and energetic instructors that are dedicated to enhancing your lives through the development of life skills by means of providing high quality martial art training.
School Owner / Chief Instructor, 4th degree black belt
B.S. Physical Education/M.S. level course work in Special Ed.ATA Certified in: Instruction, S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harassment And Rape Prevention), Pro-tech weapons, Advanced Tiny Tiger Instructor, Train the Trainer, Kidz N’Power Instructor
2004 Missouri State Champion: Forms & Sparring
2005 - 2007 West Virginia State Champion: Forms & Sparring
2008 WV State Champion: Forms, Sparring & Weapons
ATA National Tournament Judge
School Owner/Business Manager, 2nd degree black belt
B.S. in Criminal Justice
ATA Certified in: Ground Fighting & P.P.C.T. (Pressure Point Control
Tactics) - law enforcement
2005 West Virginia State Champion: Sparring