Instructors

Inside the academy they are your instructors. Beyond technique, they are the adults your student watches for preparation, composure, humility, and leadership.

Mr. Preston Stiles

Owner · 6th Degree Black Belt

More than 25 years in martial arts. Arkansas State Director and high-level judge for WAKO Kickboxing. Sets the curriculum and the standard the whole academy trains to.

Mr. Drew Stiles

Owner · 4th Degree Black Belt

Tournament coach and instructor. Prepares competitors for the ring and holds the standard on the floor every week.

Mrs. Lexi Gill

Head Instructor · 5th Degree Black Belt

Internationally certified instructor and judge. Multiple-time national champion. Specializes in forms and weapons.

Mrs. Kim Stiles

Instructor · 4th Degree

Instructor and academy operations. Often the first person a new family meets.

Mr. Kobe Fitts

Head Instructor · 4th Degree

Nationally certified instructor and engineer. Knife specialist. Teaches precision the way he builds things, one correct detail at a time.

Mr. Sean Hopkins

Instructor · 4th Degree

Senior instructor with deep experience in traditional forms and student development.

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