About Martial Arts Advantage
About Our School
Our core program focuses on instilling Self-Control, Focus, Self-Discipline, Goal
Setting, Positive Attitudes and Respect
in each student whether they are 4 years
old or 64 years old. Each student will be
on a journey of a lifetime creating a
sharper, supple body and discovering
themselves in a unique way.
Learning is the key to all our work. Making the
atmosphere safe and enjoyable is our goal. Parents
who have been with us for a while say that Martial
Arts Advantage is a intricate part of their family life.
Unlike other sports, which have try-outs, we
encourage all students to participate and gain all the
benefits the Martial Arts have to offer. Our teaching
is done as if we were working with our own family.
Students have fun while learning important lessons for life. In a caring environment, with positive role models to enhance personal growth, Students improve at an individual pace and learn respect for themselves and others.
Do you believe that Martial Arts is just about kicks and punches or winning trophies for display? We don''t. Our objective is to teach the life-affirming art of authentic Tae Kwon Do and to instill self-respect into each student. At our school we use our ability as teachers and mentors to influence rather than force students into action. This creates self-discipline. By realizing they have choices and the ability, both physical and mental, to deal with challenging situations, our students gain the confidence to overcome them.
Children often feel scared and helpless when they become victims of neighborhood or school bullies because they don''t know how to deal with these aggressors. Martial Arts Advantage not only teaches the self-defense skills that our children need in today''s world, it also instills the confidence and self-discipline that leads to self-respect. Most people think karate teaches kids how to fight. Instead, we teach them the skills and give them the confidence so they don''t have to fight!
Instructor Bios
Our Instructors are not only some of the nicest people you’ll meet, they’ve have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts. Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, we’re proud to say our instructors are the best!
Chief Master Jim Hammons, Master Instructor
Master Hammons holds a 8th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has been inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, is a 3 time World Champion, and holds 16 National Champion titles. He has enjoyed teaching martial arts for over 35 years, and is a devoted husband and loving father of four.
Master Eric Pizarro
Master Eric Pizarro is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do and a Senior instructor at Martial Arts Advantage. He's been studying and training in martial arts for over 34 years. Being a martial arts instructor is his full-time job, and he loves it!
He started studying Taekwon-Do in 1982 at nine yeas old. At 13 he began training in boxing, and competed as an amateur boxer. A few years later, added American Karate to his activities. In 1996, I began training in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and achieved the rank of Shodan (first degree black belt) while studying in Japan. Under the instruction of Shihan Kevin Millis, he's earned the rank of Sandan (3rd degree). Master Pizarro has also trained in Judo and Aikido, and speaks Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.
He is currently ranked in the following arts:
- 6th Degree Black Belt– Taekwon-Do
- 3rd Degree – Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu
- 2nd Degree – American Karate
- Level 1 Certified Instructor - Krav Maga
- Licensed instructor - Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do
Mr. Gordon Okerstrom
Mr. Okerstrom holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Hapkido. He’s a doting husband a dad to three boys, and enjoys spending quality time with his family. He enjoys riding his motorcycle on beautiful days. He thoroughly enjoys bringing his knowledge of the martial arts and teaching.
Mr.Green
Mr. Green currently holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is a certified Personal Trainer and a dedicated father to a lovely daughter. He is passionate about Tae Kwon Do and the many benefits it brings to people’s lives.
Mrs. Okerstrom
Mrs. Okerstrom holds a 3rd degree Black Belt. She is also one of our Fitness Kickboxing instructors. She’s a devoted wife and mother, and also enjoys her quality time with her family. She is a gold medal winner from the Women's Team on Team USA.
Mr. Garcia
Mr. Martin's Xavier Garcia is soon to achieve his 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do. He is an internationally certified instructor through the UTA. He started Martial Arts at the age of just five years old following in his father's footsteps, a Grandmaster in Central America.
During his 27 years in the Martial Arts, he has studied many different styles of self-defense, from two Golden gloves in boxing and kickboxing to his Level 1 Instructor Certification in Krav Maga. He is a father of two, raising five beautiful kids total. Due to his education degree in early childhood development, he knew he wanted to help people and guide them to a path of success and good health. He enjoys physical and extreme activities like skydiving, cliff jumping, mountain biking and being outdoors with his family, staying as close as possible to mother nature.
Mr. Jarman
Mr. Jarman is an internationally certified assistant instructor in Taekwon-Do. He also holds a basic level Krav Maga instructor certification. He is also decorated Taekwon-Do competitor as well as being certified second degree black belt in Taekwon-Do. He enjoys lifting weights, hanging out by the neighborhood pool, and spending time with his family and friends.
Our Facility
We have a large, state of the art facility which focuses on the students’ safety as well as having adequate room for each student to learn and grow. The entire academy is air conditioned and comfortable. Our two workout areas are clean and well lit. We enjoy a spacious observation area, changing rooms, and bathrooms, as well as an expansive pro-shop. We’re conveniently located at 81st and Elm in Broken Arrow, making the drive easy for Broken Arrow and surrounding communities.
Don't just take our word for it, come on down and see for yourself. Call 918-258-9821 or respond on this web site and make an appointment today.
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