TMA Training Staff
Skyler Zoppi
Executive Director / Chief Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1982
Gwan Jang Nim
Responsible for TMA's achievement of its mission and financial objectives, program development, providing leadership to TMA staff and students, and overall management of the daily operations.
Leah Zoppi
Tae Kwon Do Director / Senior Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1986
Sa Bum Nim
Technical and quality control supervisor of Taekwondo program including students and instructors.
Laurel Zoppi
Program Director / Owner / Senior Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1982
Sa Bum Nim
Ensures we are providing the best possible experience to our students. Provides direction and supervision to staff.
Jon Cory
Arnis Director / Senior Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1987
Sa Bum Nim
Technical and quality control supervisor of Arnis program including students and instructors.
Tami Parker
Senior Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1998
Kyo Bum Nim
- Teaches and supervises instructors and students
- Conducts pre-testing
- STOTT PILATES trained instructor
Amy Nibert
Senior Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1999
Kyo Bum Nim
- Teaches and supervises instructors and students
- Conducts pre-testing
Kirsten Smith
Senior Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 2000
Kyo Bum Nim
- Teaches and supervises instructors and students
- Conducts pre-testing
- Fitness Class Instructor
Leslie Haye
Health and Fitness Director / Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1992
Yu Dan Ja Nim
Oversees the fitness classes and staff as well as health and wellness related programs. Implements safe, effective, and cutting edge exercise techniques into fitness and taekwondo programs.
Nicole Smelson
Senior Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 1999
Yu Dan Ja Nim
- Teaches and supervises instructors and students
- Conducts pre-testing
Mike Shappell
Senior Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 2002
Yu Dan Ja Nim
- Teaches and supervises instructors and students
- Conducts pre-testing
Trisha Ballata
Administrative Director / Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 2004
Yu Dan Ja Nim
Provides efficient management of administration, daily operations, and administrative staff.
Kathy Baker
Senior Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt
Training at True Martial Arts since 2001
- Teaches and supervises instructors and students
- Conducts pre-testing
Angie Zoppi
Membership Director/Pee Wee Kickers Instructor
Training at True Martial Arts since 2011
Provides support & service to new and current students.