THE INSTRUCTORS OF THE
DC MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
6476 Babcock Rd.
(across from Family Dollar)
MASTER DAN CAVAZOS 5th DAN
(Kwanjangnim)

Master Instructor & Owner
Over 29 years experience in Chinese, Japanese, & Korean  Martial Arts.  Experiences include Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Karate, Kung Fu, Kenpo, Kenseido, Aikido, Boxing, & Muay Thai. Master Cavazos is currently training in Wing Chun, & Jeet Kune Do under Certified Instructor Mark Cervantes.
Olympic TKD Sang H. Kim National Team Member, Vice-President of the South Texas AAU
Dedicated to the advancement of youth in sports
and good health.  Proud member of the Korea-America Association.  Northside Independent School District Taekwondo, Karate, and Self-Defense Instructor.
INSTRUCTOR (Sabumnim) Nailah Mims
Miss Mims
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  Miss Mims has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Nailah has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Nailah is also was the Black Belt candidate class president.  Nailah is one of the academy's best technical Martial Artist in forms, sparring, and self-defense.  She is a Senior Intructor for all of the DCMA locations with the responsibility of teaching for the kids classes, intermediate classes, adult classes, Advanced, and Extreme classes. 
The most dedicated Martial Artist I've ever known!
INSTRUCTOR (Sabumnim) Ankita Mahajan
Ankita
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Ankita has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Ankita is one of our Chief Instructors for the kids intermediate classes, kids beginner classes, adult classes, and Extreme classes.
INSTRUCTOR (Sabumnim) Mike Dean
Mr. Dean
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  Mr. Dean has been instrumental as one of the academy's  Senior Instructors in all classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Mike has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Mike also has one of the hardest kicks in the academy. He is the best Poomse Instructor in the Academy!
INSTRUCTOR (Sabumnim) Mr. Tomlinson
Mr. T
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes and testing events.  Mr. T. has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Mr. T. is a Senior Instructor for the kids intermediate classes, kids beginner classes, and the adult classes. He brings 25 years of experience to our academy. Thank you Mr. T!
INSTRUCTOR Liz Estrada
Liz
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes and testing events.  Liz has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Liz is one of the Chief Instructors for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  Liz is known for her outstanding determination
INSTRUCTOR David Bowren
David
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes and testing events.  David has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  David is one of the Chief Instructors for the kids intermediate classes, the kids beginner classes, and adult classes.  David (our gentle giant) is known for his outstanding dedication to the academy!
INSTRUCTOR Isabelle
Isabelle
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Isabel has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Isabelle is one of the Chief Instructors for the kids intermediate classes, NISD classes, adult classes, and the kids beginner classes. Her focus is second to none!
INSTRUCTOR Destry
Destry
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Destry has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Destry is an Instructor for the kids intermediate classes, adult classes, and the kids beginner classes. He is known for his speed and agility with advanced techniques!
INSTRUCTOR Sam
Sam
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Sam has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Sam is one of the Chief Jr. Instructors for the kids intermediate classes, kids beginner classes, adult classes, advanced classes, and Extreme classes. Sam has travelled a long way with our academy and will continue to amaze us with his progress
INSTRUCTOR Ruth
Ruth
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Ruth has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Ruth is an Instructor for the kids intermediate classes, NISD classes, adult classes, and the kids beginner classes. She is one of the most detailed practitioners around. Keep up the great work
INSTRUCTOR Jesse Ortiz
Jesse
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes and testing events.  Jesse has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Jesse is an Instructor for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  He has the most energy and drive of anyone in the academy! Keep it up Jesse
DCMA Assistant Instructors
Assistant INSTRUCTOR Carlos Coppins
Carlos
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes and testing events.  Carlos has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Carlos is an assistant for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  Carlos is known for his outstanding fighting skills
Assistant INSTRUCTOR Michelle
Michelle
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes and testing events.  Michelle has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Michelle is an assistant for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  Her dedication and focus is amazing
Jr. Assistant INSTRUCTOR David Duong
David
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  David has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  David is the Jr. assistant for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  We call him Bruce...
Jr. Assistant INSTRUCTOR Nacer Ibaroudene
Nacer
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Nacer has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Nacer is the Jr. assistant for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  We call him the terminator...
Jr. Assistant INSTRUCTOR Alex Ballester
Alex
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Alex has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Alex is the Jr. assistant for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  Alex is an AAU State Champion in Olympic and Point TKD.  She is also the National Black Belt Champion for AAU Olympic TKD 2003. 
Jr. Assistant INSTRUCTOR Cassie
Cassie
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Cassie has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Cassie is the Jr. assistant for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  Cassie is well known for her fighting skills. She never quits!
Assistant INSTRUCTOR Sam
Sam
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes and testing events.  Sam has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Sam is a Jr. assistant for the kids intermediate classes and the kids beginner classes.  Sam is known for his outstanding drive! He never gives up
DCMA Instructors
for the
Northside Independent School District

Experience in Taekwondo and Karate.  All are dedicated to the growth of our youth.  All have been instrumental to DCMA's success in the Northside Independent School District.  These are the top Karate and Taekwondo instructors for the NISD (Northside Independent School District).
MASTER DAN CAVAZOS 5th DAN
Master Instructor & Owner
Over 29 years experience in Chinese, Japanese, & Korean  Martial Arts.  Experiences include Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Karate, Kung Fu, Kenpo, Kenseido, Aikido, Boxing, & Muay Thai. Master Cavazos is currently training in Wing Chun, & Jeet Kune Do under Certified Instructor Mark Cervantes.
Olympic TKD Sang H. Kim National Team Member, Vice-President of the South Texas AAU
Dedicated to the advancement of youth in sports
and good health.  Proud member of the Korea-America Association.  Northside Independent School District Taekwondo, Karate, and Self-Defense Instructor.
INSTRUCTOR Isabelle
Isabel
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Isabel has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Isabel is one of the Chief Instructors for the Tiny Tigers and the Little Dragons classes. Her focus is second to none!
INSTRUCTOR Sam
Sam
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Sam has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Sam is the Chief Jr. Instructor for the Tiny Tigers and the Little Dragons classes. Sam has travelled a long way with our academy and will continue to amaze us with his progress
INSTRUCTOR Destry
Destry
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to his academy.  He has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Destry has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Destry is an Instructor for the kids intermediate classes, adult classes, and the kids beginner classes. He is known for his speed and agility with advanced techniques!
INSTRUCTOR Ruth
Ruth
is dedicated to the growth of our youth and loyal to her academy.  She has been instrumental as the academy's assistant in classes, tournaments, and testing events.  Ruth has dedicated much time and effort to the continuing success of the academy.  Ruth is an Instructor for the kids intermediate classes, NISD classes, adult classes, and the kids beginner classes. She is one of the most detailed practitioners around. Keep up the great work
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