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Chief Master Mark McCumber
began his martial arts career in 1968 in Seattle Wa. Then in 1970 in
Fremont Ca. later in 1975 resumed training in Erie Pa.
As an teenager he trained in Kenpo Karate
and earned his black belt in 1977.
Master McCumber earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do from 8th
Degree Master Stephen Oliver in Denver Co. He also has a Black Belt in
Pankration Jiu Jitsu After working for Master
Oliver for 12 years. He moved to Grayslake IL. to help open Chicago
Karate.
Now an Fifth Degree Black Belt, Chief Master McCumber is an
innovator of Martial Arts teaching, Competition, and Full Contact
Kickboxing. His over 35 years of experience in the Martial Arts and
Fitness has
allowed him to be a mentor for countless students, fighters and instructors.
Master McCumber, has some of the Best Instructors under him as you will read, they are
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Miss. Cristal Argomaniz
began her martial arts training at the age of 10. She holds a 2nd Degree
Black Belt.
She love working with the Lil Dragons. In
fact she has her own Lil Dragon at home now.
Miss. Cristal is also a
Full Contact Kickboxer, with a record of 4-2.
She also competed at the
W.A.K.O. KICK International Tour. in Cedar Rapids Iowa and took 3rd
place in her 1st Tournament.
Miss. Cristal has also
competed in local tournaments, doing her Traditional Forms, Sparring and
Weapons and winning where ever she goes. She is also very good with the
Bo.
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Mr.
Cristian Argomaniz began his
martial arts at the age of 4. He is now a 2nd Degree Jr. Black Belt.
Mr. Cristain heads up our
X-Treme
Martial Arts Program.
2008 W.A.K.O. Kick Nationals Champion in
Weapons- Traditional Forms- Extreme Forms.
We Call Him
Mr. X-treme Cristian |
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Miss. Bailey Hoffeditz began
her martial arts training at age 6. She is a 2nd Degree Jr. Black
Belt
Lead Instructor for Beginner Belt
What is your Hobbies? Shopping, Cheerleading, Hanging out with
friends, Reading, Karate. Now in High School, Bailey is wanting to go
into the Air Force.
Why did you get into the Martial Arts?
At first I thought it would be cool to move though all the belts and
become a Black Belt, but it quickly became my life!!
What is Cool about Class? Being
able to learn new things and being with my friends.
What is cool about helping Students?
Helping students is amazing. Knowing that you're teaching someone
something that they will take with them for the rest of their lives is
amazing.
What is RESPECT? Respect is caring
about others and yourself. It is showing Courtesy, to others and giving
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Michael Noga is a 1st Degree Jr. Black
Belt. He started his
martial arts training at the age of 9. He is now a Wauconda Football
Player
What is your Hobbies? Video games and
Martial Arts
What's your favorite Movie? The
Protector
Why are you studying the Martial Arts?
To put all the effort in my classes and when I get older I can put those
same efforts in my job.
What 's cool about helping students ?
To see them get their new belts and know you were apart of that
process.
What is RESPECT? Bowing, Saying
Yes Sirs and Yes Ma'am. |
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Miss. Liz Hernandez began
her martial arts training at the age of 8. She is a 1st Degree Jr.
Black Belt. Liz has become one
of the finest Full Contact Kick-boxers in the area with a 2-1 Record
Lil' Dragon's Instructor
What is your Hobbies? Karate, Music
sometimes, Computer and Basketball.
What's your Favorite Movie? The
Longest Yard
What is cool about helping students?
Just knowing that you helped someone.
What is RESPECT? I treat others the way I
want to be TREATED!! |
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Yolanda Hernandez is a 1st Degree Black Belt.
She has been training in martial for about 7 years.
Assistant to Master M. McCumber
in Lil' Dragons |
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Tom
Noga is a 1st Degree Black Belt.
He has been training in the martial arts for about 7 years. Assistant to Master
M. McCumber
White - Purple Belt
Class Instructor
Escrima Sticks
Instructor
What is Your Hobbies? The Martial Arts and Audio/Video
Why did you get into the Martial Arts?
To become Fit and In Shape To have Fun.
What is Cool about Class? Being
able to teach and watch students grow and become Black Belts.
What is RESPECT? Something that is
EARNED!! |
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Zach Anderson is a Hi Brown
Belt.
Assistant Instructor
to Mr. McCumber
Instructs all Classes
What is your Hobbies?
I like to Bike and Skateboard
Why did you get into the Martial Arts?
I thought it was cool when I saw the Black Belts performing at
Lakemoor Fest.
What's your Favorite Movie?
T.M.N.T.
What is cool about helping Students?
You get get to show them what you learned.
What is RESPECT? Respect is to
help others and being NICE!! |
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Shannon Anderson is a
Conditional Black Belt.
Assistant Lil'
Dragon's Instructor
Assistant Instructor
for White - Purple Belt Class
What are your hobbies?
Collecting stamps, state rocks, and collecting state coins.
Why did you get into the Martial Arts?
To learn Self-Defense, just in case.
What's your favorite Movie? Wizard
of Oz
What's your favorite Martial Arts
move? The Round Kick
What is RESPECT? Being kind,
Well-Mannered, and Considerate |
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Carmelo Flores is a
Conditional Black Belt.
Assistant Lil' Dragon's
Instructor
What 's your
Hobbies? Making Model Cars / Engines also Karate.
What's your favorite Movie? The
Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift.
Why are you Studying the Martial Arts?
To be more Confident and more of a Leader.
What's cool about helping students?
The good feeling you get when you help someone and they understand what
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Rebecca Anderson is a Hi
Brown Belt
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Justin G.
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Catherine G.
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Allen C.
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Luc B.
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