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Doug Bedsaul holds a fifth degree black belt in Akayama Ryu Jujutsu, a fourth degree black belt in Taekwondo, and a third degree black belt in Judo. Doug is a certified personal fitness trainer, USA Judo Continental Coach, and the Chief Instructor for Downtown Martial Arts. He is an active competitor and coach, and advocates self defense training for all. Doug also works at Mississippi State University.
Chris Stevens is a third degree black belt in Akayama Ryu Jujutsu, a second degree black belt in Judo, and a first degree black belt in Taekwondo. Chris assists with the Judo and Jujutsu programs.
Todd Pharr is a professor of immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. He is a third degree black belt in Taekwondo, and has been training since 1996. Todd assists with the Taekwondo program.
Cheryl Chambers is an instructor in the MSU Department of Communication, where she also leads the Speech and Debate Council. Training since 2009, she is a brown belt. Cheryl leads our Grasshoppers and Tigers programs.
Abbi Crump assists with the Tigers program. She has been training since 2011, and is a brown belt. Abbi recently won the USJA National Championship, and is also successful in regional taekwondo competitions.
Now attending Mississippi State University, Karl Grebner has trained with us since 2010 and is now an ikkyu in judo. Among other accomplishments, he is also an Eagle Scout.

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My son is starting his 4th year at DMAA. He started when he was 3 years old in the Grasshoppers Class. The one thing that impressed me the most in that class was the teacher - Cheryl. The biggest thing that classes teach is self-control. I noticed that Timothy was able to wait without complaint and had a greater respect for others. Timothy has since earned his yellow belt and looks forward to going to practice. The environment is very family friendly. Timothy is challenged physically and mentally everyday. His self confidence has been noted in the school classroom as well. I highly suggest attending classes at DMAA. -Katie A.

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