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Our Instructors All of our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction. Every member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why Lee's Martial Arts is Renton's choice for martial arts.
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Robert Morrison -
Head
Instructor
Proud father of 3: Serenity 13 (2nd Dan), Jada 11 (1st Dan) and Roman 7 (still working on Black Belt!). I have been training at LMA Renton since its inception in 1996. Prior to Tae Kwon Do, I wrestled for 7 years. In 1998, as a full time student at UW, a 24 year old husband and father of 2, we bought the school and became full time professional martial artists. I love seeing students gain confidence, coordination, and skills, as well as losing weight. I learn from all the students on a daily basis. I love the "Tae" (kicking) and "Kwon" (punching), but the "Do", the Way, has taught me the most, the discipline and focus it takes to be successful. I love teaching Black Belts and giving them the opportunity to lead. I would like to open more schools and provide lucrative careers for martial artists with passion and the desire to never stop learning. I enjoy training, reading, movies with family and friends, bike riding, and the many opportunities of traveling that Tae Kwon Do has provided me. I also love MMA! Some of Instructor Robert's achievements include: - 1999 to 2008 National Heavy Weight competitor - 2001 US Nationals Gold Forms - 2002 US Nationals Bronze Sparring - 2002 US Team Trials - 2002 US Nationals Silver Forms - 2003 US Nationals Quarter Finals - 2005 AAU Quarter Finals - 2006 US Nationals Silver Sparring - 2006 US Nationals Silver Forms - 2007 MMA debut - win in round 2 - 2007 2nd Degree Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
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Geofrey Driver My martial arts training began in 1967 at the
Louisiana Karate Association in In 1971 my family moved to After a long sabbatical, I met a veteran Hapkido/Tae Kwon Do instructor named Stewart Hamilton. I progressed to 6th Gup blue belt in Hapkido under his tutelage. |
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Instructor
Micah is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
He has been training in various martial arts for over twenty years,
including Okinawan Karate, Aikido, Kickboxing, Wrestling Hapkido and
Tae Kwon Do.
He earned his Black Belt at Lee’s Martial Arts in 2001.
From 2001 to 2004 he owned and operated the Lee’s Martial Arts in |
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Doug Brandt Doug began his involvement in Tae Kwon Do, and Lee’s Martial Arts, in March 2001. Doug initially got involved with martial arts to increase the confidence of his then 7 year old daughter Alexa. Doug and Alexa have been active in Tae Kwon Do ever since and recently (July 2007) earned their 2nd degree Black Belts. Doug’s younger daughter Amy began training in 2003, at age 6, and earned her 1st degree Black Belt in December 2007. Doug has been active in SWAT since its inception. This involvement has allowed Doug to contribute to the success of the school through planning events, teaching, and developing curriculum. SWAT participation provides a way to give back to the school after receiving so much.
Doug also has a keen interest in martial arts photography. On most belt test nights you can see Doug running up and down the mat with a video camera in hand to capture some of the great moments during belt testing. Doug also loves to use his photography skills to create teaching materials for the students. The large posters of the various forms displayed in the school are some of the projects that Doug and his daughters have created. |
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Brian
Sensenbach
Brian is a 1st Dan black belt pursuing the rank of 2nd Dan. He started as a parent spectator of his then 6 year old son Emmett in 2001. After a year of watching, Brian decided to begin training with his son to get into shape. The goal oriented program at Lee's Martial Arts soon had Brian and Emmett on their way to achieving the rank of Black Belt in 2007. Brian began in the Masters Club in 2005, the SWAT program (Special Winning Attitude Team) in 2006, and the RTA sparring program for a short time from 2006 to 2007 and enjoys the challenges of each. He likes to lead by example and encourages all students to do their best, using Effort and Enthusiasm as a beginning baseline. Brian believes with the two E's and by setting goals, all things can be accomplished. Brian enjoys many aspects of training and teaching at Lee's Martial Arts, with the following highlights noted: - Proud parent of a 13 year old 1st Dan Black Belt - Training with RTA sparring team - First tournament - Silver medal in Forms - First tournament - Bronze medal in sparring - Learning new Martial Arts disciplines and weapons - Kicking - Instructing all levels and ages of students and witnessing their confidence build as they achieve their goals on the way to Black Belt |
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Luis
Rosales
Luis has been in Tae Kwon Do since 2003 and a SWAT member for a year. He helps out in classes at LMA Renton and teaches classes at LMA Maple Valley. Luis is 15 and loves to help other students with their problems, whether it is about Tae Kwon Do or something outside of the Dojang. Luis competes in Tae Kwon Do tournaments in the Forms and Olympic Sparring events. He trains with Renton Tae Kwon Do Athletics (RTA) and is a very strong competitor. Other than Tae Kwon Do, his hobbies include soccer and school. |
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Jodie
Wilson
Jodie and her two grade school kids started Tae Kwon Do in March 2006 as an athletic activity to enjoy together. Jodie has quickly run up the belt ranks in part due to her 12 years of dance and gymnastics experience. Her asthma has improved immensely from her training and she feels GREAT! Jodie’s children have benefited from the 5 Tenets of Tae Kwon Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Self-Control, Perseverance, and Indomitable Spirit and the Children’s Home Rules. The Tae Kwon Do has also complimented their gymnastics training. In December 2006, Jodie was invited to join SWAT which has been an exciting experience. Jodie likes helping make LMA the best family martial arts program around. Besides breaking boards, learning various weapons, inspirational instructors, and family atmosphere, Jodie has enjoyed teaching Tae Kwon Do. She assists in Lil’ Ninjas and Lil’ Kickers classes and teaches family and beginning adult classes in Maple Valley which allows her to work with people of all ages. Jodie plans to make Tae Kwon Do a part of her life for as long as humanly possible. Maureen Jordan Maureen's interest in Tae Kwon Do started in the spring of 2005. While she was in Hawaii visiting her brother, she went to watch her three young nephews during their TKD classes. After observing a couple of classes, she couldn't help but notice what a great work out it was and what an inspiring atmosphere the Dojong was. She was greatly impressed by the feeling of family, respect and discipline. Upon her return home, she sought to find a TKD school like the one her nephews attended. It didn't take long for her to find Lee's Martial Arts and to realize that this was where she wanted to practice TKD. Since joining Lee's Martial Arts, Maureen has enjoyed being involved in the Black Belt club, the SWAT team and teaching the Friday evening white belt class. Lee's Martial Arts has taught Maureen that it is in discipline that you learn, it in in perseverance that you advance, it is in respect that you create family and it is in giving that you receive. She is grateful for the family that Lee's Martial Arts has become. It is Maureen's goal to get her black belt in December 2008 and all her efforts are dedicated to her nephews who first inspired her. |
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