Chief Master Mark McCumber began his martial arts career in  Seattle Wa. for 3 yrs Then in Fremont Ca. for another 4 years. He later resumed training in Erie Pa. Where he is originally from. As an teenager he trained in Kenpo Karate and earned his black belt.

Master McCumber earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do from 8th Degree Grand Master Stephen Oliver in Denver Co. After working for Grand Master Oliver for 12 years, He moved to Grayslake IL. to help open Chicago Karate.

Master McCumber also earned a Black Belt in Pankration Jiu Jitsu.

Now an Sixth 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 won a 3 Round Unanimous decision fight in Oct. 09

And Just Won A 3 Round Unanimous Decision April 16th 2011

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.

Ms. Yolanda Hernandez

Mr. Zach Anderson began his Martial arts training 6 yrs ago..             Now a  Black Belt, & working on his 2nd Degree. He is Great Jr. Instructor and a Lil' Dragon's Instructor. He loves working with the Lil' ones. He's a Great Role Model for them.                                             Mr. Zack starting Kickboxing just recently, and just scored a TKO Technical Knockout in April 2011. He has a Record of 1&1.