Mr. and Mrs. Catha are the chief instructors and owners of the school here in Winston Salem NC. They are both nationally certified instructors with each having over 20 years of experience in the martial arts field.
Mr. Catha is the Program Director. He is an 5th Degree Black Belt and a Senior Level Instructor. Mrs. Catha is the Chief Instructor. She is a 3rd Degree Decided Black Belt and a Senior Level Instructor. Mrs. Catha often gangs up with students and parents together to make evil plans to drive Mr. Catha nuts... ;-)
Taekwondo training began for Mr. Catha in 1984 under Master Rick Hoadley from Mobile, Alabama earning his 1st degree Black Belt.
Continued training in Jacksonville Florida in 1994 under Bobby Chavers earning his 3rd degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and earning his Certification.
Relocated to North Carolina developing more experience and training achieving his 4th degree black belt from 8th degree Master Warren and Elizabeth Davis from Greensboro N.C.
Achieving his 5th degree Black Belt from Master Chris Penn from Greensboro, N.C.
I just recently took the Women's Self Defense class offered by Catha's. I am not involved with martial arts in any way. I have to say, this class was amazing. The instructor was patient and clear with his instructions and made the class fun! I highly recommend this class to any female wanting to learn some basic, beginner self-defense or any female like me, who has taken a class previously and wanted to reaffirm those skills!
I highly recommend this school. The instructors truly care for their students. Kids learn focus, coordination, self-confidence, and discipline. Adults gain flexibility, improved balance, fitness conditioning, and stress reduction. It's a great family activity that helps everyone set and achieve their goals.
Catha’s has made a huge positive impact on my daughter! In just 4 months of Taekwondo with this wonderful group, I see an increase in physical strength, but more importantly in self-confidence and self-discipline. She is excited to go each and every time and would be there 5 times a week if I let her!