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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Master Chuck Thornton Author and Actor, Master Thornton is an accomplished martial artist. 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, knockdown karate 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.
Master Pamela Justice 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 has been a martial arts instructor for many years. 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 was an All Star Cheerleader. Check her out at www.storytellerpictures.net usatigerkarate@comcast.net 804-741-7400 Director of Media & Public Relations |
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Program Director/Events Coordinator
Catherine does a great job at planning festivals, belt tests, competitions & parties. Cat has great communication and organization skills that are an asset to our company. She is also responsible for planning budgets, establishing dates for events, developing a theme or motif for the events and coordinating student support. She is also very excited to be featured in the May 2008 Issue of the International Martial Arts magazine TKD Times. Something you may not know about Catherine: Her nickname is Cat, she loves skinny vanilla lattes and spaghetti and meatballs. She enjoys shopping and going to the beach. Her favorite movie is Peter Pan and she is terrified of spiders.
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.
INTEGRITY
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 INSTRUCTORS
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!