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Certifying as an instructor in the Youn Wha Ryu system takes dedication, focus, time, and sacrifice.
Instructors take an extensive training course over many weeks and then must teach a total of 120 class hours to ensure the best teaching methods possible before they are certified as Instructors at Utah Valley Martial Arts.
Master Erik Tryon
Owner
Head Instructor
5th Dan Master Rank &
Black Belt in Krav Maga
Level VI Krav Maga Instructor
Erik has been training in martial arts for over 25 years. He received his black belt at 13 under Master Mike Humphrey.
Chantelle Tryon
Sr Adaptive Instructor
3rd Dan Black Belt
Krav Maga Green Belt
Level III Krav Maga Instructor
Chantelle has a bachelors degree in Theraputic Recreation. She uses her degree to further the education and therapy of children with special needs.
Kent Lloyd
CMO
Assistant Instructor
Black Belt in TKD & Krav Maga
Level VI Krav Maga Instructor
Kent is a professional stuntman for films and videos. He also has a degree in advertising that he uses to develop the digital marketing efforts of UVMA.
Adalie
Instructor
3rd Dan Black Belt
Online TKD Program Director
Jake Guthrie
Level I Krav Maga Instructor
Orange belt in Krav Maga
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