04 / The faculty

Meet the Martial Arts Instructors in Brookhaven, GA.

Every first lesson starts with a clear welcome, thoughtful coaching, and room to build confidence at your own pace.

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Founder & Head Instructor

Johnny Vance

32 years of practice · Youth mentor

Johnny started teaching because he wanted students to experience the steadiness that training gave him. His classes are clear, warm, and quietly demanding in the right ways.

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Youth Program Director

Elena Ross

Exercise science · Kids coach

Elena is known for noticing the student who needs one more explanation and the student who needs one more chance to lead. Her coaching is structured, energetic, and kind.

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Adult & Specialty Coach

Marcus Bennett

BJJ brown belt · Movement specialist

Marcus makes technical training approachable. He helps adults understand the why behind each movement, then gives them the space to make it their own.

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“Make the right moves on the mat and in life.”
— Johnny Vance, Founder & Head Instructor
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