Trainers

 

All of our senior students are not only certified, they are highly experienced and willing to help beginners get up to speed in the shortest time possible as your training partner. And they’ve been trained in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and education, as well as in the martial arts. They understand that no two bodies are alike and will work with you to get you started on the right path to mastery.

 
 
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Troy Baker

Specializations
Sports Conditioning
Weight Management
Strength Training Education

Mr. Baker has Black Belt ranking in several martial arts, over 200 tournament competitions as a competitor, coach, and certified referee, and has taught martial arts in San Angelo for 40 years. His synthesis of BJJ, Freestyle Karate, and Tactical Weapons is the heart of our current CQC (Close Quarter Combat) self defense program.

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Rebecca Kelley

Specializations
Improvised Weapons
Karate
Jiu-Jitsu

Rebecca began her training shortly after the turn of the century and now attends the dojo with her children. She now trains to maintain her health and fitness, and has been an integral and irreplaceable member of the dojo for many years. Her dedication to the school makes her the right person uniquely qualified to welcome beginner women into our program and get them up to speed.

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John MacMurdo

Specializations
Functional Training
Fitness & Nutrition
Karate
Jiu-Jitsu Full Contact Kickboxing

John MacMurdo has attended our dojo for 25+ years and has achieved the rank of master instructor. His contribution to our school is immeasurable. His kickboxing and grappling skills and his calm, but confident demeanor have made him the perfect trainer and partner to thousands of beginner students throughout the years.

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Lucas Heartsill

Specializations
Escrima
Jiu-Jitsu
Karate

Tactical Firearms
Medicine / Nutrition

Dr. Heartsill has attended Baker’s for several years, starting with stick and knife fighting in his early years, and continuing his training after medical school with our CQC program.

Now, martial arts has become a family affair, with many hours spent together at the school. Dedication to hard work, family values, and an uncompromising commitment to quality has made Lucas a valuable asset to the team.