Ms. Jessica Skupien
Ms. Jessica Skupien is CMAA's Head Instructor and a 5th Degree Black Belt practicing martial arts for 13 years. She is a Certified Instructor and was Taekwondo United's 2016 Junior Instructor of the Year recipient. Ms. Skupien has taught at Brister's Martial Arts, Auburn MMA, and assisted Auburn's Taekwondo class. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing students gain confidence in themselves. She majored in Aerospace Engineering and makes stained glass art in her free time.
Ms. Emma Chalk
Ms. Emma Chalk is a Sr. Third Degree Black Belt, with seven years of martial arts and self defense training, including five years of teaching experience. She has a Level Three Instructors Certification through Innovative Martial Arts Systems, along with a Senior Certified Instructor’s rank from Brister’s Martial Arts Academy. Ms. Chalk is a pre-engineering student at Calhoun Community College since the Fall of 2023. Her passion is to pass on not just martial arts skills, but valuable life lessons as well. Ms. Chalk’s goal is to have an impact in the community as a martial arts instructor, and also as a mentor.
Mr. Xander Cobert
Mr. Xander Cobert has over 10 years of experience in Taekwondo, Karate, and MMA. He is a dedicated and passionate martial arts instructor, who focuses on teaching technique precision, self-defense, and self-control. His journey in martial arts began at a very young age, leading him to attain a 4th Degree Black Belt. As an instructor, Mr. Xander Cobert believes in instilling not only the physical aspects of martial arts but also the mental discipline and values it embodies.
Ms. Emily MoodY
Ms. Emily Moody is a 3rd degree decided black belt studying at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She is also the founder and president of the Self-Defense Club at UAH. In her free time, she lifts weights and writes computer software for various projects.
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