3rd Dan Raymond Nat Phillips

Kyo Bum Nim, Phillips, has exemplified the true quality of demonstrating what a Martial Arts Instructor is truly about.  Constantly and consistently, providing an excellent example for students to aspire to become. Tirelessly giving of himself, to train students, encouraging and motivating them to excel beyond even their own expectations. To the Martial Arts Philosophy, this individual steadfastly aspires to embrace all the attributes put in place to develop Honor, Integrity, Humility, and Discipline. Moreover, a true teacher must love what he/she is teaching. With this love in place, the outpouring of knowledge is genuine and sincere. Mr. Phillips, has this love and desire, conveying constantly to the students through his actions, not just his words. For his commitment, we are Honored and Proud to convey this prestigious Award of  Excellence and Exceptional Leadership.

2nd Dan Paola Lester

Mrs. Paola Lester, has been a long time fixture in this campus. She and her family started almost at the inception of our facility here in Bonney Lake. Paola, not only teaches here with our program but, is a special education teacher in the local public schools. This remarkable woman, has a unique and wonderful demeanor and impressive way of teaching. She is very patient and firmly committed to the students under her care. To be an exceptional teacher one must love to teach. No doubt in anyone's mind who comes in contact with this individual, she truly enjoys conveying knowledge and is very well suited to the task. We are very pleased and proud to have a person of this caliber, be part of our facility, and even more happy to have her as a Role Model and example for everyone to look up to and revere. In this respect, our campus is Proud and Elated to present this prestigious Award of Excellence and Exceptional Leadership.

2nd Dan Sam Rigsby

Sam Rigsby, is one of this campus's finest Chief 2nd Dan Instructors. Sam is a solid element in our campus's foundation. Sam, is always ready to do more than his part instructing and setting an excellent image of what a Martial Artist is truly meant to be. This individual has a true desire to teach and influence the students in a positive and constructive way. Every technique displayed is of the highest quality and precision. Never shirking his responsibilities, and always willing to step to the plate to assist fellow instructors and aid in the enhancement of the students. Training for Sam is equally of the highest caliber. He demand perfection from himself as well as the students he assists in training. As a Role Model, there can be none better. Every student, adult and youth, should aspire to emulate and work to become as proficient and steadfast confident as Sam. We The Masters of BLCMA, are Proud and Elated, to present this prestigious Award of Excellence and Exceptional Leadership, to this dynamic and inspirational young man.

1st Dan Brittney Brammer

We are uniquely proud and privileged to have a young lady of Brittney's caliber as one of our Chief 1st Dan Instructors. The smile on her face says it all. She is proud and genuinely happy to teach and instruct the students of our campus. Each student enjoys having this exceptional young lady as their encouragement and mentor. Bright and cheerful disposition, and truly excited about the prospect of conveying information and new material, are the building blocks of this excellent individual's foundation. Brittney gives 200% in her training and in her teaching. Every technique is delivered and presented as an example, with precision and true power. Never holding back, Brittney is an inspiration for every student. Compassionate, caring, and patient, Brittney nurtures the students through their learning process, however, expecting nothing more or less from them, than she would give herself. As a Role Model, Brittney gives tirelessly to help others, and even plans a career as an ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter, at the end of her senior year. We The Masters of BLCMA, are Proud and Elated, to present this prestigious Award of Excellence and Exceptional Leadership to such a talented and exceptional individual.

1st Dan Mark Magee

Mark, is also one of our Chief 1st Dan Instructors. The students of our campus love and idolize this individual. Mark, has a positive and true caring nature. The students see this in every class he teaches or assists with. Constantly encouraging and praising the students, building their confidence, and bringing out their true potential. Mark has helped many students overcome the plateaus encountered in training, from hard or difficult techniques, or just plain burn out. This gentleman has motivated and inspired many individuals to excel and overcome. Parents constantly sing his praise to this campus office. Setting the highest quality example as a Role Model and Leader, Mark has exemplified the true philosophies that Martial Arts conveys. Many a Black Belt can attest with Mark's encouragement, it made the task of testing much easier. The Masters here at Bonney Lake College of Martial Arts, are Proud and Privileged, to present this prestigious Award of Excellence and Exceptional Leadership.