Our Instructors Are the Heart of Self Defense America.

Master Jeffery Doty
Owner / Instructor

Master Doty is a 4th degree Black Belt in both Tae Kwon Do and Combat Hapkido.  He has been teaching martial arts for 12 years. Master Doty is a native of Springfield, Massachusetts and currently lives in Coral Springs.  Master Doty enjoys playing drums professionally but most of all, he enjoys teaching children.  "What I enjoy most about teaching is the feeling of accomplishment the children have when they finally get something that they have worked so hard on.  "It shows on their faces."

Please come in and visit Master Doty.
He would love to show you around.

Master Timothy Baldwin
Owner / Instructor

Master Baldwin is a 4th degree Black Belt in both Tae Kwon Do and  Combat Hapkido.  He has been teaching martial arts for 15  years.  Master Baldwin is a native of North Carolina and currently  lives in Coral Springs.  Master Baldwin earned an AA degree in  Criminal Justice, and has worked in law enforcement.  He teaches and competes on a state and national level and is a 4 time State Champion and a 3 time National Champion.  "I believe that all children can succeed and achieve anything in life with the right guidance."

 
Stop by and spend some time with Master Baldwin.

Master Russell Beneby
Competition Team Coach

Master Beneby, (aka Master SMA) joined Self Defense America in 2005.  He is a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and came to the school to train the competition team.  He is a native of Florida and began his training in 1984.  He works full time for the Broward County School System.  Master Beneby has worked hard with the team and has helped many team members to achieve medals at national competitions.  Master Beneby is a Peak Performance Coach as well as an Associate coach for the U.S. Olympic Tae Kwon Do Team.  His commitment to training champions is evident at every practice and each tournament.

Please visit the school during competition team training and watch Master SMA in action
 

Roger Morges
Assistant Instructor

Roger has been a student at Self Defense America for the last 6 years. He recently earned his Probationary Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and has taken on the role of teaching classes.  Roger is 21 years old and a native of Puerto Rico.  He began his martial arts training at the age of five.  Roger has a natural ability for teaching and beautifully balances discipline with fun and learning.  We are very pleased to have Roger as a member of our staff.

Chantal Ruiz
Instructor

Chantal has been with Self Defense America since we first opened.  Chantal was a student of Master Doty since the age of 9 years old.  She earned her 1st Degree Black Belt in 1999 and has been a constant fixture at our school through the years. Chantal recently tested for and earned her 2nd Degree Black Belt.  She has worked very hard to achieve this level and we are all very proud of her. Chantal regularly teaches classes and assists with all school functions.  Chantal has been taking on a greater role of  responsibility in 2006 and will continue to grow as an instructor and a student. 

 Chantal would love to include your child as "one of her favorites".

(She says that about all of them)

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