INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors are highly experienced, qualified teachers, who are dedicated to bringing out the best in each student. They take pride in their quality of instruction and excellence in the field of martial arts and child development. Their goal is to make a positive impact in the lives of each student by sharing the importance of good physical fitness and a positive “can do anything” attitude toward achieving their goals.
Vernard Williams, Jr.
Founder/Chief Instructor
Founder of Snap Kick Martial Arts
Founder of the Martial Arts Leadership Association
5th Degree Black Belt - Karate
1st Degree Black Belt - Jujitsu
Brown Belt - Kodokan Judo
My journey to Black Belt Excellence has taken me on a quest to raise awareness of the martial arts and self-defense, the importance of physical fitness and most importantly character development. This is why I established Snap Kick Martial Arts (SKMA) and the Martial Arts Leadership Association (MALA) in 2015.
Anthony Letourneau
Senior Instructor
7th Degree Black Belt - Karate
3rd Degree Black Belt - Jujitsu
Ranked in Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu - Japanese Sword Art
Brown Belt - Kodokan Judo
My journey to Black Belt Excellence has taken me up mountains and through many valleys and has allowed me to not only train in the martial arts but assist others as an instructor and mentor.
Kaleb Williams
Lead Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt - Karate
My journey to Black Belt Excellence began at six years old. One Christmas, I received the Karate Kid movie (the remake), and I wanted to be just like the main character. I was running around the house jumping and chopping everything, so my parents decided to put me in karate.
Bryson Shoup
Lead Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt - Karate
1st Degree Black Sash - Kung Fu
My journey to Black Belt Excellence began at the age of six in the art of Kung Fu. One day while out grocery shopping, I saw a Kung Fu performance and was mesmerized. When the performance ended, I immediately said to myself “I want to do that!”
Serafina Fish
Assistant Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt - Karate
My journey to Black Belt Excellence began at six years old. After watching the Sponge Bob Square Pants episode: Karate Island, I begged my parents to sign me up for karate classes. In 2013 I made the best decision of my life; I hung up my dance shoes for a karate gi.