About Us.

We're more than a martial arts school,
we're a community built on respect,
​discipline, and growth.

Meet the Team.

​Warrior Arts Academy is a family-focused martial arts school built around quality instruction, practical training, and a supportive community. Our instructors bring decades of combined experience in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and martial arts coaching.

David Whitehead

Co-Owner • Head Instructor

​Co-owner and Head Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt Japanese Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Kickboxing
Purple Belt BJJ

Monica Whitehead

Co-Owner • Program Director • Instructor

Co-owner and Program Director
Black Belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
Kickboxing Coach
Little Warriors Instructor
Teen/Youth Competitive Coach

Colin McPherson​

BJJ Black Belt • Instructor

BJJ Instructor
Gi & No-Gi
​BJJ Black Belt
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Shawn Brisch

Kickboxing Coach • Kids Coach

Rene Chamberlain

Jiu-Jitsu Coach

Kelsey Barton

Kids Kickboxing Coach Assistant

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