Sensei James Marler has been training in Martial Arts for 15 years and has been teaching martial arts for 5 years. He has trained with Sabumnim Jason Pursley, Sabumnim Matt Helms, Master Jeong Woo Kim, Tashi Price, Ajarn Nop, Sabumnim Joseph Pounder and Master Jerry Laurita.

Ranks:

• Muay Thai - Instructor
• Tae Kwon Do - 3rd Degree Black Belt
• Haidong Gumdo - 1st Degree Black Belt
• Weapons Expert - Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Kama, Sai, Oar, Tonfa, Escrima

Achievements:

• Silver Medal - 2009 Haidong Gumdo US Open Championships
• Bronze Medal - 2006 Harris Tournament of Champions (Black Belt Forms)
• Bronze Medal - 2002 Mid Missouri Karate Classic Tournament (Sparring)
• Silver Medal - 2002 Mid Missouri Karate Classic (Forms)
• Former Boys Gymnastics Coach (Parkland Gymnastics)

Hobbies:

• Training and Teaching Martial Arts
• Brick Breaking
• Watch Movies
• Gymnastics
• Reading