Scott and Elizabeth are the owners and managers of Family Martial Arts Center. This husband/wife team started a mission in 2005 to operate a successful martial arts school that joins people together like “Family”. Master Scott is also an Officer for the Lakeland Police Department. Master Scott has held positions of Field Training Officer, Dive Team Officer, and a member of the LPD S.W.A.T. Team. Mrs. Elizabeth works full time at FMAC to manage the everyday operations. Mrs. Elizabeth has become a second “Mom” to many of our students. Both Scott and Elizabeth have 3 daughters and spend time camping, boating, and traveling to many ports of call.
 

Black Belt Instructors:
This elite team of black belts has been training for a combined 100 years plus. Most of these instructors have started with Master Scott and have been personally groomed into the quality black belts that they are today. Many of the instructors are full time that have dedicated everyday of the week to teaching martial arts. Each black belt spends several hours a week teaching and training students for testing, tournaments, demos, or special events. Each black belt has earned national/international teaching credentials through the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association.

Black Belt Instructors
Dee Valderrama - 4th Degree Associate Master
Jim Van Wicklin – 4th Degree Associate Master
Paula Van Wicklin  – 4th Degree Associate Master
Alex Negron – 4th Degree Black Belt
Robert Horton - 4th Degree Black Belt
Kyle Horton _ 4th Degree Black Belt
Wyatt Dossey - 4th Degree Black Belt
Kelly Lyon – 4th Degree Black Belt
Maggie Rich - 3rd Degee Black Belt
Zachary Scott - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Greg Smith - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Jillanne Smith - 2nd Degree Black Belt
James Hofstetter - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Jennifer Canady - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Todd Baker - 1st Degree Black Belt
Kelly Baker - 1st Degree Black Belt

Other Members of the Black Belt Family
Sarah Stanaland - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Jessica Andrew - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Jake Cox - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Garrett Wilson - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Courtney Halter - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Megan Daugherty - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Elizabeth Cox - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Seth Lail - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Andre Hall - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Noah Smith - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Brooke Robinson - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Joshus Huls - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Michael Shulnes - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Brandon Baker - 1st Degree Black Belt
Jarrett Baker - 1st Degree Black Belt
Tyler Grinstead - 1st Degree Black Belt
Sarah DeYoung - 1st Degree Black Belt
Chase Robinson - 1st Degree Black Belt
Sage Lail - 1st Degree Black Belt
Daniel French - 1st Degree Black Belt
Trey Jordan - 1st Degree Black Belt
Leighton Hall - 1st Degree Black Belt
John Cox - 1st Degree Black Belt
Katie Kruzlic - 1st Degree Black Belt
Leah Martin - 1st Degree Black Belt
Hunter Jorge - 1st Degree Black Belt
Analiz Fitzsimmons - 1st Degree Black Belt
Nicholas Grebinger - 1st Degree Black Belt
Sean Canady - 1st Degree Black Belt
Kaos Pape - 1st Degree Black Belt
Cole Robinson - 1st Degree Black Belt




Without these black belts, the quality of instruction would not meet level of near perfection that we strive for. Our assistants provide personal instruction to new students or students that may need extra help for an upcoming event. It is great to see that young teens can be a positive role model for the next generation of youth! If your dream is to learn martial arts and one day become an instructor, then you have found a new home here with “Family!”