Master Michael Tippett

Position: Head Instructor
Started Training in 1979
Started Teaching in 1981
Rank: 6th Degree in Tae Kwon Do

Instructors: Grandmaster Hee Il Cho, Master Phillip Ameris, Master John Darcy, Master Javid Kahn, Sah Bum Nim Unsicker

Accomplishments: Inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Instructor of the Year 2009, Mark of Excellence Award--2008, 2009 & 2010, PKA AZ State Champion 1982, Multiple winner in Tournament Competition. Loving husband to Mrs./Master Tippett and devoted father to Damien, Amber, Lindsey and Kimberly.

Personal Interests: Martial Arts, grappling, kickboxing, family, golf, reading, personal growth, empowering today's youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Favorite Quote or Saying: I can if I think I can!

Kwan Jang Tippett

Position: Master Instructor
Started Training in 1998
Started Teaching in 2003
Rank: 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Instructors: Master Michael Tippett, Grandmaster Hee Il Cho

Accomplishments: Inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Instructor of the Year 2009, Mark of Excellence Award--2008, 2009 & 2010, Loving wife to Michael Tippett and devoted mother to Derrick and Courtney; College graduate with highest distinction, BOMA Certified Facility and Property Manager, Successful Business Owner.

Personal Interests: Tae kwon do, rollerblading, hiking, walking, personal growth, reading, influencing today’s youth by retraining the mind to think positively and teaching them to strive for excellence.

Favorite Quote or Saying: Your only limitations are those you set up in your own mind, or permit others to set up for you!

Sah Bum Nim Midkiff

Position: Instructor
Started Training in 1999
Started Teaching in 2006
Rank: 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Instructor: Master Michael Tippett

Accomplishments: AMAA Instructor Certified, 3rd place in Power Breaking in 2004 World Championships held in Dublin, Ireland, Multiple medal winner in local tournaments.

Personal Interests: Martial Arts, working out, video games, hanging out with friends and family.

Favorite Quote or Saying: Commitment is a line you must cross; it is the difference between dreaming and doing.

Sah Bum Nim Cramer

Position:  Instructor
Started Training in 1992
Started Teaching in 1997

Rank: 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Master 3rd Degree Black Belt in Ka-Jyu Wa-Shu Karate, 3rd Degree Black Belt in North American Freestyle Kickboxing

Instructors: Master Michael Tippett, Grandmasgter Lary Blodgett, Sr., Sensei Pat Latting, Sensei Mary Mantz, Sifu Dave Griffin

Accomplishments: AMAA Instructor Certified, Youngest Non-Asian Master ever in Ka-Jyu Wa-Shu Karate, 2nd Place Black Belt Forms in 2007 Washington State Karate Tournament, 1 of 2 Fight Choreographers for ASU Student Film "Protocol", Performed Seminars and demos in both Washington and Arizona.

Personal Interests: Martial Arts, working out, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, movies, camping, 4-wheeling, fight choreography and hanging out with friends.

Favorite Quote or Saying: "You need to be the change you want to see in the world".—Ghandi

Sah Bum Nim Burgo

Position: Assistant Instructor
Started Training in 1999
Started Teaching in 2009
Rank: 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Instructor: Master Michael Tippett

Accomplishments: 3rd Dan Black Belt, Certified AMAA Instructor, multiple medal winner in tournaments, excelled in school earning rising star and multiple grade color cord achievements, making martial arts my way of life, making numerous friends in both martial arts and school, impressing many teachers in school with all the time and effort I put into school work, Team Thunder and XMA Team member and becoming a staff member to Arrowhead Martial Arts Academy.

Personal Interests: Martial arts, playing video games, swimming, spending time with my family, hanging out with my friends, going out to movies, playing with my dog and watching my favorite football team, Philadelphia Eagles, win.

Favorite Quote or Saying: You can do anything you set your mind to. Also, “don’t try, just do.”

Mr. Tansey

Position: Program Director, Instructor
Started Training in 2010
Started Teaching in 2011
Rank: 1st Rec. Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Instructor: Master Michael Tippett

Accomplishments: AMAA Instructor Certified, Pursuing B.A. in Personal Training/Nutrition, significant weight loss, completed 3 half-marathons in less than one year with plans to complete more. Being a loving and caring husband and father to wife Tonia and children Chloe, Sienna and Darien.

Personal Interests: Continuing my training in Tae Kwon Do, running, golf, MMA, weightlifting, swimming, spending time with my wife and 3 kids.

Favorite Quote or Saying: “Destiny is not a matter of chance; but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.” ~William Jennings Bryan