The mission at Greg Roy’s Martial Arts Academy is to make our students better humans. We believe that practice is permanent – through consistent training, our students learn that accountability, focus, and observation are the keys to success. While teaching martial arts, we help every student build a strong foundation of self-defense techniques. Martial arts classes benefit people of all ages by improving overall strength and character.
Here at Geg Roy’s Martial Arts Academy, our staff is the secret to our student success. We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping our students grow. Each instructor has a rich background in the Taekwondo industry and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
Grandmaster Greg Roy and his Instructors have been serving the Chattanooga area by providing the finest in Martial Arts training. He began his training in 1988 and is currently an 8th Degree Black Belt and Grandmaster Instructor.
Greg Roy’s Martial Arts Academy offers modern Martial Arts training with the traditional values of respect, courtesy, and self-control. Thousands of adults, teens, children, and families in the Chattanooga area have improved their quality of life by incorporating his unique training into their daily lives.
5th Degree Black Belt with 29 years of martial arts experience. 25 years of teaching experience. Co-Owner of Greg Roy’s Martial Arts alongside her husband, Greg Roy.
5th Degree Black Belt with 14 years of Martial Arts experience. 10 years of teaching experience. One of the School Managers, and leader for the Demonstration Team. Has led the Demonstration Team to do UTC Mocs halftime shows and Chattanooga Lookouts pre-game shows.
5th Degree Black Belt with 12 years of martial arts experience. 9 years of teaching experience. One of the School Managers. Head of the Boyd Buchanan TaeKwonDo Club.
As a Certified Instructor she has spent 14 years in Martial Arts training. Sophia is a 5th Degree Belt with 14 years of martial arts experience, and 10 years of teaching experience.
As a Certified Junior Instructor she has spent 2 of her 3 years in Martial Arts teaching. She is an accomplished Gold Medalist in competition as a 2nd Degree Level 4 Black Belt. She also helps promote the school on Greg Roy’s Martial Arts Academy Demo team. Bella is a 3rd Degree Black Belt with 5 years of martial arts experience, and 3 years of teaching experience. She is a tournament gold medalist, and has performed at UTC Mocs halftime shows.
As a Junior Certified Instructor going on 5 years, she is a 3rd Degree Black Belt as well as an accomplished Bo-staff and Sword instructor and is part of Greg Roy’s Martial Arts Academy Demo team. Faith is a 3rd Degree Black Belt with 6 years of martial arts experience, and 3 years of teaching experience. She is part of the Demo Team, and has performed at UTC Mocs halftime shows.
Earning her 1st degree black belt was a lifelong dream but that hasn’t stopped her. She is now a 3rd Degree Black Belt with tournament experience, a certified instructor, and proud parent of 3 children who also train at the academy. She has 6 years of training experience and an amazing 16 years of teaching experience in the classroom and 3 years on the mats.
Junior Instructor and Weapons Instructor. He holds a 4th Degree Black Belt with 9 years of training, 7 of which have been in weapons, and 6 years of teaching experience. He holds several medals in TaeKwonDo tournaments, demonstrating his gained confidence in being “bully-proof.” He has shown his skill off in multiple UTC Mocs halftime shows and is part of Greg Roy’s Martial Arts Demo Team. He is also part of the Demo Team, and has performed at UTC Mocs halftime shows.
James is a 5th Degree Black Belt with 10 years of martial arts experience, and 9 years of teaching experience. He started assisting with classes as a blue belt. He has been part of the Demo Team for 8 years. He has won various tournament medals and enjoys extreme performance tricking and hyper martial arts.
5th Degree Black Belt with 36 years of martial arts experience, and 25 years of teaching experience. He has trained with and competed against many masters, grandmasters, and senior masters. He is most proud of all the people he has trained over the years.
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In addition to their technical expertise, our instructors are also excellent teachers who know how to create a supportive and challenging learning environment. They understand that every student is unique and tailor their approach to meet the needs of each individual.
Our instructors also prioritize safety, ensuring that all students learn and practice techniques in a safe and controlled manner. They are committed to helping our students build strong foundations in Greg Roy’s Martial Arts Academy, and are always available to answer questions and provide feedback.
I walked into Greg Roy's Academy about 2 years ago, a much different person than I am today. I was broken. Combat veteran with too many issues to keep my life straight. Grandmaster Roy and his team took me in and immediately made me feel comfortable. All it takes is 2 days a week, and you can feel like a brand new person. The Taekwondo tenets (honor, respect, ect.) are embedded in the instruction. Fast forward to today, I'm over 2 years sober, I earned my black belt, and I've never felt better, mentally. Thank you, Grandmaster!
Our boys began taking taekwondo lessons last year, and have learned so much! They cannot wait for class days. I so appreciate all the teachers who take the time to instruct and correct all those little kids in the afternoons. They’re doing amazing work!
My son asked me to join taekwondo so I asked around and heard great experiences, from good friends of mine, that this particular program is great. Not having experienced any martial art sport, we wandered in and asked questions. My son was nervous and high energy but eager to start. His first class was full of unfocused energy and his instructors led him to focus and learn the way of martial arts. He enjoyed it! He is committed to achieving and wants to continue after earning his yellow belt. As a momma and movement instructor myself, I appreciate what they are teaching my son and I respect how they are teaching him.
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Greg Roy’s Martial Arts Academy specializes in Kids Taekwondo but we invite all individuals to train martial arts in Chattanooga. Join us today near Hamilton Place Mall!