our instructors

	Dr. Joseph Haake, team doctor Joe was born and raised in the Midwestern farming community of Hoyleton, Illinois. He was raised in a Lutheran household and attended a small parochial grade school where he was active in all available scholarly and athletic events. He attended high school in Nashville, IL and participated in track and cross country. Joe then progressed to undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences and Chemistry at SIU in Carbondale, IL. An interest in medicine developed as he obtained his Emergency Medical Technician license and worked for 2 EMS providers simultaneously in Southern Illinois. He then matriculated into medical school with an interest in EMS and sports medicine. Dr. Joe joined Team Lightning Kicks as soon as he arrived in Kalamazoo and has remained active and dedicated to his team ever since that time, including providing medical coverage as well as competing in MMA events.
	Tim Herrmann, team strength and conditioning coach Head strength and conditioning coach at Western Michigan University and Lightning Kicks. Gives our fighters a very unique and effective edge.
	Master AMIR KHILLAH Master Amir has National and International competition experience, including: State Championships (Gold medalist), National Championships, Olympic Training Center athlete, Pan-Am Cup (Silver medalist), World University Games, and Olympic Trials. Master Amir is also the 2004 U.S. National Collegiate National Champion (welter weight). Master Amir holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Community Health Education and a Masters in Sports Studies from Western Michigan University. Master Amir was introduced to the world of Martial Arts as a child in Egypt where he lived for six years. Master Amir trained in various styles of Taekwondo, Hapkido, TangSooDo, boxing, and various other styles, a former fighter for the H.I.T. Squad (Hughes Intensive Training), and is currently a full time fighter for Elite Performance under the tutelage of the legendary Jeremy Horn.
	MR. TJ Kinney and MR. CHAD VANDERKLOK (not pictured) (MMA) TJ is a U.S. Army Soldier and has had a wealth of cage experience. In addition to his well-rounded MMA skills, Kinney comes from a strong wrestling foundation and is working on his rank in TKD. Mr. Vanderklok is a law enforcement ground fighting instructor. He is the director of the our Mixed Martial Arts program.
	Mr. TIMOTHY LOSO (Hapkido) Mr. Loso is an experienced law enforcement officer. He trains civilians as well as law enforcement personnel in defensive tactics/self-defense.
	Mr. BERYL BROWN (Taekwondo) Mr. Brown teaches the family class on Saturdays, he is extremely well liked. Mr. Brown is currently an assistant instructor and is working on his full Instructorship.
	Mr. MARK MAKI (Hapkido) Specializes in close quarters hand-to-hand and runs a high-energy technical class.
	Mr. KELVINE ECHOLS (Taekwondo) Has competed at a very elite level in Olympic Taekwondo, has many titles including the Michigan State Championship.
	Mr. EMMANUEL MULILI (Taekwondo) Coordinates the sport taekwondo program and has multiple years of competition experience. Mr. Mulili also teaches taekwondo at our offsite locations (public schools).
	Mr. ANDRE REINERT (Taekwondo) Directs the Lightning Kicks curriculum and Instructor training at Lightning Kicks.
	Mrs. MARIA BRENNEN (Taekwondo) Teaches the KVCC taekwondo class. Taekwondo and Lightning Kicks is a family affair for her, as her eldest soon, Conor, is also a black belt and assists with the children's classes.

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