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Mr Dan McDougall, Sensei
Dojo Founder / Chief Instructor
Sensei holds a rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do and has trained in various styles of TAEKWONDO, JAPANESE JIU JITSU, JUDO, RYU KYU KOBUDO, BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU, KICKBOXING & WRESTLING. Sensei started his training in 1987 and founded Georgian Martial Arts Academy in 1997.
Mr Mike Lambert, Sensei
Head Instructor
Sensei Lambert holds a rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do and is a certified instructor at Georgian Martial Arts Academy. Sensei started his training in 1999 and is highly respected by students and parents alike because of his kindness and attention to detail.
Ms Dana Reker, Sensei
Program Director / Instructor
Ms. Dana Reker currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Goju-Ryu, a Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu, and has been training for 11 years. Ms. Dana Reker has also trained extensively in kobudo, kickboxing, Tai Chi, Pagua, Kali, and Jiu Jitsu. She is also a member of the distinguished Butoku Kai International. She has an extensive education and has nearly completed her Phd in developmental psychology with a focus on social, emotional, and agressive/bullying behaviors.
Mr Eric Kritsch, Sempai
Instructor
Mr. Eric Kritsch currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Okinawan Goju Ryu. He started his training at Georgian Martial Arts Academy in 2003. Mr. Eric Kritsch is known for his hi level of energy which he brings as the captain of the GMAA demonstration team.
Mr Scott Kritsch, Sempai
Instructor
Mr. Scott Kritsch currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Okinawan Goju Ryu. He started his training at Georgian Martial Arts Academy in 2003. Mr. Scott Kritsch is known for his flexibility and speed in kumite (sparring) as well as his attention to detail.
Ms Alison Loney, Sempai
Instructor
Ms. Alison Loney holds a rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Okinawan Goju Ryu. She started her training at Georgian Martial Arts Academy in 2004 and is the newest member of the GMAA instructor team.