Outstanding Instructors
All of our instructors are “home grown”
Our instructors were not just hired to teach you, they actually started as a beginner at Marina Martial Arts just like you. They fully understand the curriculum and standards. This history means you get an unsurpassed level of consistency and expertise unlike any other martial arts school. Each instructor has graduated from our extensive Instructor Training Program in addition to regular training and staff meetings. All of this results in an extremely qualified, diverse and well-informed instructor staff assisting you in every class.
Keith M. Jones
Chief Instructor and Owner
Marina Martial Arts has been a family-run institution since it was founded in 1973 by Master K. Choong Han. Fifteen years later, the school was passed on to one of his most senior students, Master Keith M. Jones. Today, Marina Martial Arts continues to teach cutting-edge martial arts with an emphasis on Life and Leadership Skills. Master Jones personally supervises the instruction of all levels of classes.
Training since 1976, his experience and knowledge of latest teaching and motivational techniques gives him and his staff insight into dealing with the needs of each individual student. Master Jones’ extensive experience as a national level competitor, referee, and coach of numerous Junior and Senior National Champions has contributed to the development of our proven motivational, fitness and self- defense curriculum.
Master Jones has appeared in local and national television programs on self-defense and has been the subject of several articles appearing in major martial art magazines such as Black Belt Magazine. In addition to his expertise in Tae Kwon Do he has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Debbie A. Jones
Instructor and Owner
An accomplished martial artist and instructor, Mrs. Jones also handles the duties of the program director, the preschool martial arts program, and the Leadership Team for teens and adults. Training since 1990, Mrs. Jones has an animated and energetic style which makes her a popular instructor no matter what the age of the students. She is a 1st Degree Black Belt and her background is in public relations and journalism. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Advertising from Kansas State University.