Monarch Martial Arts Academy
The Instructors
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The Instructors

Owners/Chief Instructors:

Masters Tim and Cathlene Cook

• Over 11 Years Martial Arts Experience
• Kukkiwon Certifications Seoul, Korea
• Certified Black Belt Instructors in good standing: ICHF & ITA
• Experience teaching children and teens with ADD, ADHD, & Autism
• Charter Members of the International Combat Hapkido Federation
• Charter Members of the Independent Taekwondo Association
• Members of the Martial Arts Teachers Association
• Current Criminal Clearances, State and Federal
• Unique abilities to focus on each individual student
• Continually update their own training and level of education to bring their students the best in Martial Arts training
• Endless patience and a deep belief in ALL their students!
• Inducted into the Would Karate Hall of Fame as Instructors of the Year-Taekwondo & Combat Hapkido 2010
• Provide Self Defense Seminars for Women & Children

Trained Under:

• Master Jason Landaas, Owner/Chief Instructor-Self Defense America: Asheville, North Carolina. Master Landaas is who we accredit with allowing us to grow as Instructors for the many years we were under his watchful eye. Master Landaas is a two time inductee into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Master Instructor of the year among other impressive achievements. You can learn more about him at: www.ashevillekarate.com.
• Grandmaster John Pellegrini, Founder of the International Combat Hapkido Federation and the Independent Taekwondo Association. Grandmaster Pellegrini serves as an inspiration to us and we are proud to be Instructing under his organizations, allowing us to continue to reach our own goals as Instructors and Martial Artists. You can read more about Grandmaster Pellegrini’s many achievements by going to: www.dsihq.com.
• Master Julius Melegrito, Founder of Philippine Martial Arts Alliance & Philippine Combatives System. We have had the honor of training under Master Melegrito several times and continue to be impressed with his movement and techniques used during his stick and knife seminars. We look forward to continuing to learn from Master Melegrito in the future! To learn more about Master Mellegrito and the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance go to: http://www.pmaa.info/about.asp.
• Master David Rivas, ICHF Founder & Director-Ground Survival Program
• Master Mark Gridley, ICHF Founder & Director-Anatomical Targeting Strategies Program (Pressure Points)

Leadership Team Members:

Our Leadership Members consist of positive, energetic, patient people that enjoy what they learn and take pride in their own training as well as assisting with the training of other students. Their Indomitable Spirit is a true example of what can be accomplished if you never give up!

• Mrs. Skinner-Instructor Trainee
  Mrs. Skinner is a 1st degree Black Belt with over 3 years of experience in the Martial Arts and has been with our school since we opened in March 2007. She demonstrates a positive can do attitude in all she does and has a never ending appetite to learn more and to help others. She is a patient, kind, and compassionate person who always has a smile for everyone. Her Indomitable Spirit shines and is apparent to all who meet her. The children look up to her and she is an inspiration to all the students!

Junior Leadership Team Members:

Our Junior Leadership Team consists of children ages 9 and up that continually  demonstrate positive behavior while in classes, at home, and at school. They serve as wonderful examples of what Martial Arts can do for children! They proudly follow each of the Tenets of Taekwondo and will be wonderful future leaders!

• Mr. Alex
  1st degree Black Belt with over 6 years experience & growth in the Martial Arts. He is always demonstrating confidence and never allows himself or those he teaches to give up! His inner strength continues to serve as an inspiration to both children and adults! He also excels in school and is well known for his compassion and belief in others.
• Ms. Katie
  1st degree Black Belt with over 3 years of experience in the Martial Arts. She is always ready with a positive word for those she helps learn and has been impressively growing as a martial artists as each week of training passes. She has a never ending appetite for learning and passes that strive onto all the children and adults! She is a wonderful young role model and also excels at school!
• Ms. Sarah
  1st degree Black Belt with over 3 years experience in the Martial Arts. She always has a smile on her face and a kind word for those she assists in learning and her patience both within herself and for others makes her a wonderful young role model! Sarah also excels in school as well!