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Mr. James Smith
Senior 2nd Degree Black Belt Assistant Certified Instructor Academy Manager Chief Instructor of Johnson City Martial Arts Academy Mr. Smith started his training with Grandmaster Rick Pope in Cleveland, TN at Lee University. After Graduating from Lee University Mr. Smith continued his Martial Arts Training at Pope's Martial Arts Academy and began working as the Center Manager for Grandmaster Pope. In March of 2020 during the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Mr. Smith moved to Johnson City, TN to manage the Johnson City Academy. Mr. Smith will be taking his Rank Exam for 3rd Degree Black Belt in February 2021 and then taking his Full Certification Exam in April 2021. |
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Mr. Harrison McCready
Senior 4th Degree Black Belt Certified Instructor Mr. Harrison McCready started his training with Grandmaster Scott Evers in Johnson City, TN. Growing up at the Academy, Mr. McCready made the decision to become a Certified Instructor to help other students progress in rank to also become a Black Belt like him. |
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Mr. Phillip McCready
Decided 3rd Degree Black Belt Leadership Team Member Mr. Phillip McCready started his training with Grandmaster Scott Evers in Johnson City, TN. Growing up at the Academy like his brother Mr. Harrison McCready, Mr. Phillip McCready also decided to enter the Leadership Instructor team to help other students progress in rank to also become a Black Belt. |
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Mr. Timothy Dixon
Probationary 2nd Degree Black Belt Leadership Team Member Mr. Dixon originally began his training at Evers' Martial Arts Academy several years ago and decided to return and enter the Leadership Team. Mr. Dixon loves to work with the Tiger Cubs (ages 4-6). Mr. Dixon works out on a regular basis that has been enhancing his Martial Arts Skills. |