Meet your instructors!
EVERYONE BELONGS AT PARAMOUNT MARTIAL ARTS!
Head Instructor, Owner
Sifu Zach Fox
3rd Degree Kajukenbo, 3rd Degree Kenpo Karate, Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga Level 4 Instructor
With over 17 years experience in a variety of Martial Arts such as, Kajukenbo, Kenpo Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Weapons Training, Sifu Fox teaches and oversees all classes. He wants the best for all students, and keeps a focus on important life skills in his classes. He started his classes at 9 years old, and has not stopped since. Over the years, he has participated in countless instructor seminars, tournaments (competing in Karate, Kajukenbo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments), Martial Arts School Owners seminars, and anything else that would better his students in the long run. Everyone that participates in any of his classes has fun, and can tell he cares about his students.
He is a Student of Professor Mark Casey, and SiGung Elizabeth Casey.
Sifu Fox also is certified as a WAVE instructor, as well as a certified Cardio Kickboxing Instructor.
Master Instructor,
Professor Mark Casey
8th Degree Kajukenbo, 7th Degree Kenpo Karate, Level 4 Certified Krav Maga, Tai Chi Instructor
With over 38 years experience in a variety of Martial Art styles such as, Kajukenbo, Krav Maga, Kenpo Karate, Tai Chi and Weapons Training. He founded W.A.V.E. Women Against Violent Encounters. Professor has fought on the National Circuit and has won many times.
Kajukenbo Tum Pai under Professor Steve Larson and Grand Master Bob Heuer
Tai Chi under Ms. Valentine Holden and Professor Steve Larson
Kenpo under Professor Steve Larson and Master Greg Silva
Muay Thai Kickboxing Under Jeff Jimo
Krav Maga Under Ernie Kirk Krav Maga Universal
Tae Kwon Do Under Al Garza
Kali under Barry Van Over and John Geyston
Master Instructor,
SiGung Elizabeth Casey
6th Degree Kajukenbo, 6th Degree Kenpo Karate, Level 4 Certified Krav Maga Instructor
With over 25 years experience in a variety of Martial Arts such as, Kajukenbo, Krav Maga, Kenpo Karate, W.A.V.E. and Weapons Training. SiGung Elizabeth instructs Kajukenbo and does amazing private lessons.
SiGung Elizabeth is the highest ranking Female in Kajukenbo Tum Pai Under GM Heuer, Professor Larson and Professor Casey
Instructor,
Sifu Aaron Miller
3rd Degree Kajukenbo, Embroidered Black Belt Kenpo Karate, Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Brown Belt Kung Fu
With 15 years experience in a variety of Martial Arts such as, Kajukenbo, Kenpo Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kung Fu and Weapons Training. Sifu Miller is one of the Kajukenbo Instructors, focusing on the aspect of Self-Defense within Kajukenbo.
He is a student of Professor Mark Casey, and SiGung Elizabeth Casey.
Instructor,
Sifu Thomas Timson
2nd Degree Kajukenbo, Black Belt Kenpo Karate
Sifu Timson has been training with us for 10 years now, and helps teach the Kajukenbo. His attention to detail helps students acquire the knowledge they need, in a way they can grasp. He started his training at 64 years old, and has not slowed down since. He is proof that age does not matter when it comes to Martial Arts.
He is a student of Professor Mark Casey, and SiGung Elizabeth Casey.
Instructor,
Sifu Theresa Wetzel
2nd Degree Kajukenbo, Black Belt Kenpo Karate
Sifu Wetzel has been training for over 9 years, and helps teach the Kajukenbo classes. When you come in for classes, she will be ready to greet you with a big smile, and a cheery attitude. She is very knowledgeable, and is observant on how to help students reach their goals. She is also an assistant in the WAVE Seminars.
She is a student of Professor Mark Casey, and SiGung Elizabeth Casey.
Instructor,
Sibak Alex Wetzel
1st degree Kajukenbo
Sibak Alex Wetzel was awarded his first degree black sash in September of 2020, and has started teaching some of the Kajukenbo classes. He has about 7 years of training, and is ready to get the best out of students. He is always up for a challenge, and can help challenge students to improve their skills. He also assists in the WAVE Seminars.
He is a student of Professor Mark Casey, and SiGung Elizabeth.
Assistant Instructor,
SiHing Thomas Mitchell
Brown/Black Kajukenbo, 2nd Grade Black Belt Kenpo Karate
SiHing Thomas Mitchell is an Assistant Instructor to Sifu Fox, and has been training for 8 years. He has a huge heart and is great help to the Lil Dragons and Beginners. He is excellent example to higher ranking students as well.
He is the senior student to Sifu Zach Fox.
All systems are taught with the influence of Tai Chi in order to understand the leverage of the body. Tai Chi being one of the largest systems in the world is a solid part of all of our training. It has even influenced the Krav Maga taught at Paramount Martial Arts.
All instructors at Paramount Martial Arts are required to attend at least one instructors college per year.
All instructors and assistant instructors are NEMAC Certified.
Here at Paramount Martial Arts our goal is simple:
To create personal success stories one student at a time. Since 1997 when we opened our doors we have been helping students fulfill their potential in karate classes and in life. We do this through personalized instruction, working hand in hand with the student to understand their specific learning style for the best karate in Olympia. As we are the Best self-defense in Olympia.
Life Skills:
At Paramount Martial Arts we are dedicated to helping our students to be better people in all aspects of life. We require our students to do homework each month. Each homework is about a different important life skill, such as Humility, Resect, Responsibility, Self- discipline and Much More.
Our Facility
- Best mats in the industry
- Clean and Inviting
- Most comfortable seating and viewing area of any Martial Arts school!
- Cultivating a culture of inclusiveness
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Our Instructors
All of the Instructors at Paramount Martial Arts LLC are the best trained and qualified in the area. Each has certification in the art/arts they teach. Together the instructors have nearly 100 years experience between them.