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. After working for Master Oliver for 12 years, He moved to Grayslake IL. to help open Chicago Karate.

He also has a Black Belt in Pankration Jiu Jitsu.

Now an Fifth Degree Black Belt, Chief Master McCumber is an innovator of Martial Arts teaching, Competition, and Full Contact Kickboxing. His over 30 years of experience in the Fitness Field and Martial Arts has allowed him to be a mentor for countless students, fighters and instructors.

Master McCumber, has 11 Black Belts under him as you will read, they are some of the Best The Midwest has to offer.

As Of Jan. 2010 Master McCumber Created The X-Treme Boot Camp.           The Most Extreme Conditioning Kardio Kickboxing class you will ever do.

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.

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.

Miss. Bailey Hoffeditz started her training at the age of 6. Now a 2nd Degree Jr. Black Belt. She teaching our Beginner Belts White / Gold.  She is also very good with the Bo. Now pursuing a career in the Air Force, Miss. Bailey is in the Civil Air Patrol while attending High School.

Mr. Cristian just won a 3 round Unanimious decision fight in Oct. 09

Mr. Micheal Noga began his training in the Martial Arts at the age of 10. Now a 1st Degree Jr. Black Belt. Michael started with his dad Tom. Michael began Football last year after starting High School.

Miss. Elizabeth "Liz" Hernandez began her martial arts training at the age of 8 yrs old. Now 6 years later she is a 1st Degree Jr. Black Belt. Coming up through the ranks with her Mom Yolanda. Miss Liz. loves working with the little one, she is one of our Lil. Dragon Instructor's. And just last summer competed in her first W.A.K.O. Tournament, Winning her 1st fight and losing her 2nd fight for the Championship. But that did not discourage her, she just had a fight in Feb.09 and won a 2 round unanimous decision.

Mr. Tom Noga

Ms. Yolanda Hernandez