 Mr. Kruger is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, Certified Instructor. Mr. Kruger was the 2005 Illinois State Champ in Sparring, 17-29 Men Division. He is a native of Danville, a graduate of Danville High School, and works as a Sales Representative for Horizon Hobby in Champaign. John is also a student of Red Dragon Japanese Jujitsu, and enjoys ground fighting, playing cards, and computer games. Mrs. Kruger is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor. Mrs. Kruger was Illinois State Champ in Forms & Sparring, 17-29 Women Division, in 2006. She was born and raised in Danville, a graduate of Danville High School, and DACC with an Associate’s in Marketing. She recently completed her Associates Degree in Mortuary Science thru McAllister Institute of New York. Jen enjoys to read and travel. Her mother, brother, and sister are also students and instructors at the school as well.  Mr. Don Roesch - Mr. Roesch is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, Certified Instructor, and the former owner of the Danville, Bloomington, Clinton, and Urbana ATA schools. He holds a Master’s Degree, and works as a County Probation Officer. Mr. Roesch was born in Danville, and enjoys playing cards, traveling, and spending time with his wife Susan, his children, and grandchildren.
 Mrs. Kimberly L. Hagley - Mrs. Hagley is a 2nd Degree Black Belt, Specialty Certified Instructor, and Danville School Manager. She is the mother of Mrs. Kruger, Mrs. Young, and Mr. Hagley. She works at Liberty School as the After-Care Director, and lives in Bismarck. She attended Bismarck Grade School and High School, and attended DACC. She enjoys working with the Karate for Kids and BBC classes. Kim is a big supporter and planner of our Relay for Life team, as well as instrumental in planning our Ambucs show every year
 Mrs. Jessica Young- Jessi is a 1st Degree Black Belt, Trainee Instructor, and the sister of Mrs. Kruger. She achieved her black belt in 2007 and had taken a leave of absense to attend college and get married. She has now returned to teach our affiliate program at the Danville YMCA. Miss Makayla Peterson - Makayla is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and the newly appointed Assistant Chief Instructor of the Danville school. Currently a Specialty Certified Instructor she plans to collar up as soon as she is of age. Makayla attends Southview Middle School and is in the 8th grade. She is on Student Council, Student Advisory Board, Junior National Honor Society, and plays volleyball as well. She is the 2010 State Champion in Sparring, age 11-13 girls bracket. Her favorite color is blue, and she is also on the school demo team.
 Robert Finley- Mr. Bob as the kids call him is a Trainee Instructor and 1st Degree Black Belt, who attends with his wife and son, also instructors. Joining for the excercise, it wasn't long before he felt his competitive edge come out. Mr. Finley is the 2010 Illinois State Champ in Sparring & Form, 50-59 Mens Division, and the 2011 Illinois State Champ in Sparring and Form, 50-59 Mens Division. He is our Wednesday night instructor, as well as Mr. Kruger's assistant for any and all self-defense classes.
  Bailee Murphy- A Trainee Instructor and 1st degree Black Belt, Bailee is 16 years old, and a Junior at Danville High School. She enjoys playing softball, and was active in the Marching Band before she found martial arts. A very serious student, Bailee won two 1st place trophies at her first tournament in Terre Haute. Bailee will be moving to Florida in Spring of 2012 and we will greatly miss her.
    Photo Coming Soon! Mr. Corey Ireland- Corey is a recommended Black Belt and Trainee Instructor. He is a certified Plumbing Inspector and President of the Illinois Plumbing Education Association. Corey enjoys Mr. Kruger's groudfighting classes, and especially self-defense techniques. His other interests include spending time with his wife Cheryl (also a student and instructor), playing with his two boxer dogs, and participating in Ranch Sorting and Team Penning thru the IN Team Penning Assoc., Ranch Sorting National Championships, American Quarter Horse Assoc. and local events. He is also a huge Illini fan.
Photo Coming Soon! Mrs. Cheryl Ireland- Cheryl is a recommended Black Belt and Trainee Instructor. She attends with her husband and co-instructor Corey, and enjoys the ATA Fit Program, and sparring with Mrs. Brenda! Cheryl is a Registered Nurse, ACLS Certified, and is also a certified Phlebotomist, ASCP. In her spare time she enjoys trail riding, playing with her two boxer dogs, and being outdoors. Cheryl is also a huge Illini fan.
Photo Coming Soon! Mr. Shawn Miller- Shawn is a color belt, Trainee Instructor, and has only been with the school for about eight months. In that time he has shown us great dedication, loyalty, and enthusiasm which is why in August of this year we asked him to join our leadership program. Shawn works at the local humane society and has two sons-Sebastian and Nicholas who also attend.
Photo Coming Soon! Mr. Sebastian Miller- Sebastian is a color belt, Trainee Instructor, the son of Mr. Shawn Miller, and a very limber demo team member. In 7th grade at North Ridge Middle School, he is also a member of the Red Coats. Sebstian enjoys playing video games and hanging out at the school. His goals include helping us launch the XMA program and advancing to higher levels of instructorship.
Photo Coming Soon! Mr. Nicholas Miller- Nicholas is a color belt, Trainee Instructor, the son of Mr. Shawn, and also a fantastic gymnist on the demo team. He is a 6th grader at North Ridge Middle School, and part of the Avid program. He assists Mrs. Kruger with the Bullying Prevention classes. Nicholas has sights on going as far as he can in the ATA. |
