Through many bumps, bruises, tears, smiles, motivation, and determination, I worked through the ranks one belt at a time.  Finally, in May 99 I received my black belt from Grandmaster J. Pat Burleson.  September 2001 we purchased James Karate & changed the name to USA MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY.

        Our goal is to promote martial arts in a positive way and be willing to teach anyone at anytime. The perception still exists that martial arts promotes violence and this prevents some people from ever trying martial arts! 

          A true martial artist knows that respect, self-discipline & simply becoming better people is the ultimate goal.  While teaching martial arts can certainly be a challenge; it is a lot of fun and very rewarding to witness the changes in students of all ages!

Accomplishments

	Century Retail Training
	Cross trained in Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu
	Assisted & taught classes at James Karate 1996- 2000
	Student manager at JKA 97-99
	Self-Defense & Tactics Course –Master Curt Brannan

 Competed & Placed in several Tournaments

	Big D Nationals-Dallas
	Legends- Grapevine
	Hurricane Nationals-Galveston
	Champion Karate- Fort Worth
	1st Annual Competition of the Arts-Fort Worth
	TNT State Championship 1998

Seminars & Demos

	Century Training Seminar- Mr. James and I attended a class workout with Master Pat Burleson Seminar
	Joe Lewis and Kathy Long
	Krav Maga Self-Defense Seminar-Dec 2001
	Chisolm Trail Career Day Demo-March 2002
	Women’s Self-defense Seminar-(USA MARTIAL ARTS)
	Springfest Demos Cleburne
	Cleburne Community Christian School Demo
	Tested 2nd degree-September 14, 2002
	American Council Martial Arts Certification-Cooper INS 8-25-02
	Cleburne Middle School Career Day 2003