Scott Shaw (3rd Degree Black Belt/Level 3 Certified Instructor) has been studying martial arts for over 20 years, most recently under 4th Degree Black Belt Dwayne Flees. Scott also holds Black Belt rank in Shinsei Arnis Jitsu (stick & knife) and is certified in Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT), with Instructor certification in PPCT’s “SHARP” (Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention) curriculum to Women’s Self-Defense classes. Scott is a certified “AKT” Advanced Kettlebell Trainer, which he integrates in martial arts classes. Scott teaches psychology and sociology at Grace Bible College.

Luanne Shaw (3rd Degree Black Belt/Level 3 Certified Instructor) teaches Taekwondo and also holds Black Belt rank in Shinsei Arnis Jitsu (stick & knife). Luanne is a certified “AKT” Advanced Kettlebell Trainer, which she integrates in her martial arts instruction. Besides martial arts, Luanne also teaches nursing at Grand Valley State University.

Caleb Shaw (3rd Degree Black Belt/Level 2 Instructor) assists with martial arts instruction in the club. Caleb holds a Brown belt in Shinsei Arnis Jitsu (stick & knife) and wrestles (in season) at East Grand Rapids High School.

Brandon Jacklin (1st Degree Black Belt/Instructor Trainee) assists with martial arts instruction in the club. Brandon is currently a Grace student (Worship Arts) who studied Taekwondo previously at Master Pline’s ATA Martial Arts, where he earned his 1st Degree Black Belt.

Ron Teat (1st Degree Black Belt/Instructor Trainee) assists with martial arts instruction in the club. Ron has many years of martial arts experience and also works in the private security field.

Joshua Twiest (Red Belt/Level 1 Instructor) assists with martial arts instruction in the club, has prior military (Army) experience, and also instructs at Flees ATA Martial Arts. Josh is a GBC graduate who is the youth pastor at Belmont Baptist Church.

*Leadership/Instructor Trainee profiles will be updated soon.