About our instructors
Jeff DeMarcus Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black belt
Jeff got interested in GJJ/BJJ while he was recovering from a accident where he had a broken leg and foot. He was bed bound for months and during this time I was recovering from a broken leg, I received a few weeks before him fighting in a grappling tournament, this was 1996. I would take all of the UFC, MARS and Gracie in action tapes I had for him to watch. Jeff has been a loyal student and my best friend for more than 10 years. He is a great teacher and always willing to share his Jiu-Jitsu with everyone.
Master Dale Brooks Isshinryu Karate 5th degree Black belt
Master Brooks has been training in Isshinryu Karate for over 30 years. Master Brooks shares his wisdom and Experience to all members of HMA. He is a great teacher of Kata and help our members understand how important loyalty and honor is. Master Brooks has operated his own dojo in the past in East Knoxville, in which Master Hatcher was a member of in the 1980's. Master Brooks is always supportive of our members in tournaments, seminars and rank promotions. He is known for his MEAN back kick to the groin!
Tony Campbell Isshinryu Black belt 4th degree and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Blue belt
Tony Campbell started training under Master J.C. Burris and started his training with me 1996. Tony is the head adult karate class instructor at HMA. Mr. Campbell is a great teacher that is always willing to go the extra mile to help students and often stays after class to help students. Tony is always in great shape, at over 50 years old he can spar those younger guys till they can take anymore.
Jim Lindsay Isshinryu Black belt 3rd degree
Jim started training with me at 16 years old. He is a great teacher and is in command of all karate and weapons classes on Sat. Jim competed for many years and was very successful in Karate tournaments. Since, Jim has focused on teaching and becoming a Doctor of Mathematics.Jim is a avid practitioner of Yin Style Baguazhang. Jim shares his Kung Fu style with our members of HMA and gives us a different aspect of training.
Avery Hawk Isshinryu Ni-Dan and Gracie Jiu-JItsu orange belt
Avery has been training in Isshinryu since 2000 and Gracie Jiu-JItsu since 2003. Avery has won many awards in Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. Avery helps teach our childrens programs on Sat. Mornings,He is a wrestler at William Blount High school in Maryville.
Gina Pighetti Isshinryu Sho-dan and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu student
Gina has been training since 2004 in Isshinryu Karate.Gina is well versed in all forms of Isshinryu as well as weapons training. She is a professor at the University of Tenn. Knoxville.
Beth Myers Rees Isshinryu Sho-dan
Beth has been training in Isshinryu since 2003, she has won many awards in tournaments in Kata, Sparring and weapons. Beth is always willing to share her knowlege and expeirence with members of HMA.
Russ Hatcher Isshinryu Sho -Dan
Russ has been training for 4 years at HMA, He trained in College with Scott Shamblin and in Judo as a child in CA.
Russ has competed in many tournaments and has a won almost every tournament he has competed in.
Scott Bailey Thai Kicboxing coach, Black belt in Marine Corp. Martial Arts & Gracie Jiu-JItsu Blue belt
