Staff/Why Choose Us
Welcome to USA Tiger Martial Arts & Sports Development Center. We take great pride in our highly qualified and professional Master Instructors. We provide a positive environment in which our students can learn new skills and become physically fit, while having fun at the same time. We believe in training the mind as well as the body. If you have any questions regarding our programs you are welcome to call or visit our studio.
Thank you for your interest in our facility.
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Author and Actor, Master Thornton is an accomplished martial arts educator. He was an adult division grand champion tournament fighter by the tender age of 14. Master Thornton is also an Olympic coach. He developed and implemented a practical self-defense system for the University of Richmond. He is a bare knuckle, full contact, martial arts champion. He also teaches martial arts classes at St. Catherines during their Summer Program Cat's Cap. Something you may not know about Master Thornton: He is a freelance writer, Martial Arts business consultant & Professional Bodyguard. He loves Japanese and Mediterranean Cuisine. His favorite movies are Conan and the 300 and he is a collector of fine Japanese antiques.
Author, Actress and Fitness Model, Master Pamela “the little tiger” Justice famous for her Louisville slugger bat breaks, is a forms and weapons specialist. She is also an Olympic coach. Master Justice is always positive and playful with her students. She is an accomplished martial arts educator. Combining her love for teaching and bringing her acting skills to use, she teaches students life skills, how to stay focused and superb techniques all while having fun. Her greatest accomplishment was recovering from a broken neck in 1993 where she was diagnosed as a quadriplegic. Something you may not know about Master Justice: She is a freelance writer for International Martial Arts publications, Fitness publications, and she is also writing for Storyteller Pictures. She loves sushi & coffee. Her favorite movie is Conan, and she is a Richmond Raiders Professional Cheerleader http://www.richmondraidersprofootball.com/ . Check her out at www.storytellerpictures.net usatigerkarate@comcast.net 804-741-7400
Mrs. Virginia,Jennifer Phillips is a spokesperson and mentor for Fibromyalgia Awareness, working towards increased education and funding. As an advocate with CFIDS, American Pain Foundation, American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association, and many other organizations within the Fibromyalgia Community. Jennifer has addressed Congress, lobbied on Capital Hill, and helped raise over $2 Million for research. Jennifer is a mentor to others with Fibromyalgia, sharing her personal story of triumph; a story that has been documented in 6 National and 2 International Publications. As a survivor, Jennifer not only shares her knowledge of how to overcome the condition, she shares her birthday, May 12th with International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! Her mission is to continue to empower others to overcome this often misunderstood chronic condition, and to aid in establishing May as National Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Jennifer is the Executive Director of Get The FA-CTS whose mission is to improve the quality of life for those who suffer from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain. She and Jeff have been married 14 years, and they have 2 sons, Gray and Ryan.
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Master Chuck Thornton
Master Pamela Justice
Assistant Instructor-Jennifer Phillips
Director of Media & Public Relations Mark Joy
Mark Joy has joined our team as Media & Public Relations Director. Mark has made his living in front of cameras and microphones for many years. Although he has lived and worked in NY and LA he has always preferred the Virginia lifestyle, where he has been an active member of the East Coast film community for over 24 years.His credits include over 50 films, dozens of series episodes, and countless commercial and corporate projects.
Mark also has a fitness background as a Certified Personal Trainer. For more information about Mark please visit the Internet Movie Data Base at: www.imdb.com/name/nm0431438
Office Coordinator-Danielle Stubbs Coming Soon!
Danielle does a great job at planning festivals, belt tests, competitions & parties. She is also responsible for establishing dates for events, developing a theme or motif for the events and coordinating student support. Something you may not know about Danielle: Other than Karate she enjoyings reading, photography, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Why do people choose USA Tiger?
USA TIGER is independently owned and operated by Master Pamela Justice and Master Chuck Thornton. Together they provide Richmond with the highest quality of martial arts training.
Whether it's a well run class where the skills of martial arts are effortlessly passed on to the students or the professional approach to business, you will notice the difference of quality the moment you walk into our school.
Intergrity
Before enrolling in any martial arts program you should compare schools. What you will find is that, above all, our school offers quality and integrity. If you or your child enrolls in one of our programs, it is our responsibility to provide you with quality instruction and we take this responsibility very seriously.
Our Insturctors
All of the instructors at USA Tiger are hand picked. You can be sure that, while each instructor has their own unique teaching style, they all teach the same techniques and skills.
USA TIGER is also unique in the fact that, unlike other schools, every single instructor continues and maintains his or her martial arts training. They are continuously updating and expanding upon their expertise and skills. Our school requires the instructors stay current with our ever-evolving curriculum so they stay at the top of their field.
Our Classes
The classes at USA TIGER are designed so that each student can succeed at his or her own pace. Our classes focus on learning both Spirit and technique done in the old style way combined with western sports science, creating a feeling of the old meets the new. Everyone gets to enjoy a class of true martial arts.WE OFFER MORE!
The curriculum at our school is unique in the way it blends different styles of martial arts. Students are exposed to a range of disciplines and as they advance in the program they have opportunities for focused training. We offer a variety of specialized classes that sharpen the skills and take students to the next level.
As you can see, there are many reasons why the families at USA TIGER choose us over any other school in the Richmond area. You will discover that USA TIGER is what you are looking for…. And much more!
CALL 804-741-7400 or E-MAIL US AT usatigerkarate@comcast.net TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR INTRODUCTORY LESSON!