Our Instructors

"Quality Students Come From Quality Instruction!"

  • Through the ATA sponsored program of advanced training, our instructors are continuously upgrading their instructional skills
  • All teaching methods and course systems are derived from over 45 years of national research from over 2200 ATA schools
  • Our teaching system is based on the concepts of "positive mental attitude" and "high goals setting".

Our Goal is to inspire each and every member to achieve Black Belt Excellence by providing:

  • A State of the art training facility
  • A comprehensive martial arts curriculum
  • Highly skilled and motivated Instructors

 

Mr. D.J. Wesie
3rd Degree Black Belt

  • ATA  Certified Instructor
  • Navy Veteran
  • ATA Integrated Martial Arts Instructor..Mixed Martial Arts
  • PPCT Disruptive Student School System Certified
  • Protech Certified Joint Locks
  • ATA Rank Advancement Seminar

 

Ms. Jennifer Gehring
4th Degree Black Belt

"Chewie"
Retired Certified Therapy Dog

  • ATA  Certified Instructor
  • PPCT Police Officer Control Tactics Instructor
  • Top Ten Competitor
  • ATA Master Instructor Award
  • ATA Black Belt Excellence Award
  • State Champion
  • PPCT Disruptive Student School System Certified
  • ATA Rank Advancement Seminar

 

 Mr. Kyle Cook
3rd Degree Black Belt

  • ATA  Trainee
  • Protech Joint Locks Certified
  • ATA Rank Advancement Seminar

 

Mr. Erik Blaydes
4th Degree Black Belt

  • ATA Trainee
  • Protech Combat Weapons Certified
  • Protech Joint locks Certified
  • ATA Rank Advancement Seminar
 

 

Ms. Chloe Osborne
3rd Degree Black Belt

  • ATA Trainee
  • State Champion
  • ATA Rank Advancement Seminar

 

Mr. Derrick Hammonds

  • ATA  Trainee
  • Physical Fitness Teacher

 

Mr. Omarr Al-naboulsee
3rd Degree Black Belt

  • ATA Trainee
  • State Champion

 

Ms. Monica Smiley
2br Degree Black Belt

  • ATA  Trainee
  • State Champion
 
 

 

 

Mrs. Karen Rafferty

  • ATA Akron Receptionist