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Our Instructors

Meet our dedicated team of instructors—each bringing years of experience, passion, and expertise to every class. With backgrounds in traditional martial arts, self-defense, and youth training, our instructors are committed to helping students of all ages build confidence, discipline, and strength. Whether you're just starting out or advancing your skills, you’ll find patient guidance and motivating leadership every step of the way.

Michael Dancull

Michael Dancull

Senior Instructor

Mike’s love of karate goes back to his childhood. After becoming a certified instructor at age 15, he opened his first karate studio in 1988 at age 19, and has continued to be an owner, operator, and instructor for over 30 years.

Mike strives to give each student the ultimate karate lesson. He assesses each student’s strengths and tailors the lessons to maximize the student’s effectiveness and success. With over 100,000 teaching hours under his belt, Mike’s knowledge of Kenpo Karate is unsurpassed.

He holds an 9th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and a 5 th Degree Black Belt in Shootfighting, which he has been certified to teach since 1995.

Jayce Minear

Jayce Minear

Kenpo Instructor

Jayce Minear is a passionate Kenpo instructor who leads our Lil Dragons and Kids Group Classes with enthusiasm, patience, and a focus on building strong fundamentals. He’s known for creating a positive, supportive environment where young students grow in confidence, discipline, and skill.

In addition to group instruction, Jayce offers private lessons for all ages, tailoring each session to the individual’s goals and experience level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced techniques, Jayce is committed to helping every student succeed on their martial arts journey.

Katie McGannon

Katie McGannon

Fitness Instructor

Katie has been certified by Beachbody's Master Trainers to teach Insanity, PiYo, and Turbo Kick. With the hottest new music and choreography for all your favorite classes, she brings you a fun filled, energy packed class, sure to kick you into shape!

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