Our Staff

Head Instructor / Owner
MASTER ADAM K. THOMPSON 4TH DAN Master Thompson began his Martial Arts training in Phoenix, at Khalid's Martial Arts Academy in 1989 under the instruction of 7th Dan Master Darryl D. Khalid. Master Thompson still trains with many different martial artists of different sytles while currently still training under Master Khalid and the Universal Tang Soo Do Alliance. He has been a lead instructor at many schools, especially under privileged areas, teaching at no charge. He has introduced Tang Soo Do to local Police and schools from kindergarten through college level. He also is CPR/ First Aid Certified, Has EMT training, a Certified Massage Therapist, and studies Oriental medicine.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: MASTER GREG OCKENFELS
Master Ockenfels is a 4th Dan Black Belt with the Universal Tang Soo Do Alliance. He began his training in 1992 under Dale Eckman 3rd Dan, Master Darryl Khalid 7th Dan, and is still currently training and instructing with Master Adam Thompson. Master "O" has CPR/EMT training and is experienced in other styles such as Kenjutsu, Qi Gong and Pressure Point Fighting.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: RYAN RODGERS Mr. Rogers is a 3rd Dan Black Belt with the Universal Tang Soo Do Alliance. He began his training in 1995 under Dale Eckman 3rd Dan, Master Darryl Khalid 7th Dan, and is still currently training and instructing with Master Adam Thompson.
INSTRUCTOR: BRIAN ALSTON Mr. Alston is a First Dan Black Belt with the Universal Tang Soo Do Alliance. He received his black belt in August of 2006. Mr. Alston began his training under Mr. Rich Denslow in 2002, he continued his training with Master Adam Thompson and is currently training and instructing at Thompson's Martial Arts.
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: KAYLA VANBUSKIRK Ms. Kayla Vanbuskirk is a First Dan Black Belt with the Universal Tang Soo Do Alliance. Ms. Kayla has been training with Master Thompson since 1999 and received her black belt in August of 2006. Ms. Kayla is currently training at Thompson's Martial Arts and pursuing her Instructor Certification.
KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR: DAVID BROOKS Mr. Brooks began his Martial Arts training in 1996 in traditional karate and later evolved to mixed Martial Arts and is now currently teaching a Muay Thai based kickboxing program at our facility.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR: JAIME SHAW L
Jaime Shawl has been dancing since the age of 3. She has been trained in numerous styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical, and hip-hop. I am a member and certified instructor of Dance Educators of America and also the West Valley Director of the Twinkle Toes Dance Program.
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