Instructors

Professor Timothy Barchard (Director / Chief Instructor) Professor Barchard began his martial arts training as a teenager under the tutelage of Grand Master Robert LaMattina. Professor Barchard holds the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt in Aiki Kempo, 5th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo, Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Renzo Gracie, and Level 2 in Muay Thai under Kru Mark Dellagrotte. On April 24, 2004 Master Shihan was elected into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. A three time National Karate Champion, he has traveled all over the United States participating in tournaments and seminars. In August 2006 he traveled to Brazil and won the Jiu Jitsu World Championships. He has trained with such notables as Chuck Norris, Ernie Reyes Sr., Fred Degeberg, Tom Sotis, Keith Florian, Renzo Gracie, Daniel Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Renato "Babalu" Sobral, Rafael "Gordinho" Lima and Dave Kovar. Being the father of two children, he knows the importance of teaching morals and values.

Master Tashi Todd Waardenburg (Senior Instructor) Master Tashi began his martial arts training as a young teenager and holds the rank of 5th degree Master Black Belt. Master Tashi was the first student ever to be awarded a Master Rank by Professor Barchard. Master Tashi also holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Renzo Gracie. Teaching for over 15 years, Tashi was voted "2001 EFC Instructor of the Year" at an international martial arts conference in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also voted "2002 Most Inspired Instructor" at a conference in Miami, Florida. A member of the Panther National Karate Team, he has traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada competing and winning nationally rated karate tournaments.

Sensei Diane Barchard (Instructor) Sensei "Mammy" (Sensei "one who has come before") is the grandmother of our school. A full time martial arts instructor she began her formal training at the young age of 49. Currently holding a 3rd degree black belt Sensei Mammy is a walking role model. Along with her training she spends her time with her 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She is an inspiration to everyone she comes in contact with. She is walking proof of what the martial arts can do for you. In October 2005 she was voted "Instructor of the Year" at a National Martial Arts Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Sensei Laura Barchard (Instructor / Office Manager) Sensei Laura is our instructor/office manager, her daily activities include updating student files, including enrollment, attendance, and the organization of monthly activities. Sensei Laura is a 2 time national karate champion and holds the rank of a 3rd degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo and a Black Belt in Thai Kickboxing. In August 2006 she traveled to Brazil and was promoted to her blue belt in Jiu Jitsu by Rafael "Gordinho" and Roberto "Gordo" Lima. Her classroom enthusiasm keeps students motivated and striving to be their best.