Kelly's Championship Martial Arts

Kelly Schmidt is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and Okinawian Karate with over 33 years of martial arts training. Kelly has been teaching Tae Kwon Do for over 12 years. She enjoys the sport aspect of the art and knows it offers character development and safe competition for her students.

Kelly trained with many great legends in the Martial Arts industry, including Billy Blanks (founder of TaeBo), and Earnest Hart, Jr. (four-time world kickboxing champion). She has competed across the...[more]

I have been in Martial Arts for over 18 years and have been teaching Tae Kwon Do and Cardio Kickboxing for 14 years. I have my 3rd degree Black Belt in WTF Tae Kwon Do, a 1st degree Black Belt in ITF Tae Kwon Do, and a Purple Belt in Combat Hapkido. I began my training in Phoenix, Arizona before moving back to St. Louis be be closer to my family. Outside of Martial Arts, I enjoy playing Tennis, Softball, and Volleyball. I also love going to see live sporting events and vacationing in warm sunny places...

After starting her children in Tae Kwon Do in 2003, Karen realized it was a great, family-oriented sport. As a result, she began studying Tae Kwon Do in 2004. Karen feels it has been a joy to learn and practice Tae Kwon Do with her children, and she looks forward to sharing this sport with them for many years to come! Outside of Tae Kwon Do, Karen is actively involved with the community. She has a passion for singing and participates in the music ministry at St. Lucas United...[more]

I have done martial arts since I could walk. I have taught Tae Kwon Do classes for ages 4 - adult, Cardio Kickboxing, and Women's Self Defense seminars for over 12 years. As a graduate from Southeast Missouri State University I am currently in my second year of teaching at Lindbergh High School where I coach the Varsity Flyerettes Dance Team. I incorporate martial arts and kickboxing training in to our dance program as well as in my math classroom...[more]

Grace Winkle has been training in the martial arts since she was 3 years old. She enjoys teaching children martial arts, safety and leadership skills. She currently is a student at Lindbergh High School planning for graduation in the spring. She is the Student Council President and enjoys student government. Her plans are to continue her education at a university level perusing a degree in business finance. Her passion is to empower children to speak up against Bullying, and...[more]

I have been around martial arts all of my life and I feel that it has really helped to instill certain foundations in my life that I will never forget. I have spent extensive time studying and working abroad and being a martial artist has taught me to always be aware of my surroundings and various self defense mechanisms which have made me feel safer in those foreign nations. Aside from martial arts I am also a graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis and... [more]

I am a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo and I am the Senior Cage Fitness instructor. I teach Taekwondo Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 and 7:00 and also teach the Competition Team on Saturdays at 9:00. I teach Cage Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 8:30am. I use the tenants of Taekwondo in everyday life and business. My hobbies include Archery, Deer hunting and competing in my Olympic style TKD sparring.

I have been training in martial arts for 21 years. Primarily Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and MMA. Along with Patty, I have been with KCMA since February 2012. I help teach the Tuesday and Thursday evening classes, as well as the Saturday morning classes. I thoroughly enjoy teaching at KCMA because our students consistently show enthusiasm, respect, and a strong desire to learn. Besides martial arts, I also enjoy weight training, mountain biking, and hiking.

I have been training in Martial Arts for more than 12 years. I found my home at Kelly's Championship Martial Arts in February 2012. I teach the 6:15 and 7:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday classes and Saturdays at 9:00. KCMA has given me a place to train with the best people. KCMA instructors, students and families care about each other and the community. I love that at KCMA, the skills, we as instructors promote, go beyond the techniques of Tae Kwon Do. I get to instill...[more]