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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. After working for Master
Oliver for 12 years, He moved to Grayslake IL. to help open Chicago
Karate.
Now an Forth 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 Martial Arts and
Fitness has
allowed him to be a mentor for countless students and instructors.
Master McCumber, has 10 Black Belts under him as you will read, they are
some of the Best The Midwest has to offer. |
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Miss. Cristal Argomaniz
began her martial arts training at the age of 10. |
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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 |
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Miss. Bailey Hoffeditz began
her martial arts training at age 7
What is your Hobbies? Shopping, Cheerleading, Hanging out with
friends, Reading, Karate.
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
everyone, including yourself the best that you can give. |
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Miss. Noemi Ortiz started
his martial arts training at the age of 10 |
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Mr.
Michael Noga started his
martial arts training at the age of 10
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'ams |
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Miss. Liz Hernandez began
her martial arts training at the age of 9
Lil' Dragon's Captain
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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Miss. Daisy Ortiz began his
Martial Arts training at the age of 6
What is your
Hobbies? Karate, Shopping, Soccer and Basketball
What's your Favorite Movie? Eight
Below Why are you studying the
Martial Arts? So I can learn how to defend myself.
What is your Favorite Martial Arts move?
Round Kicks Or a Side Kick. What
is RESPECT? To treat someone like you want to be TREATED!! |
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Yolanda Hernandez has been
training in martial for about 6 years. She is going for her Conditional
Black Belt this Sept.
Assistant to Mr. M. McCumber
in Lil' Dragons |
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Tom
Noga has been training in
the martial arts for about 5 years. He is going for his Conditional Black
Belt in Sept. Assistant to Master
M. McCumber
White / Gold Belt
Classes 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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George Cooper is a Hi-Brown
Belt. He is going for his Conditional Black Belt this Sept.
S.W.A.T. Captain / Lil'
Dragon's Assistant
What is your Hobbies? Martial Arts
What is your Favorite Movie?
Beowulf
Why are you studying the Martial Arts?
For self defense, and to be mentally and physically stronger.
What's your Favorite Martial Arts
move? A Tornado Kick
What's cool about helping students?
When you teach them something new and they feel really good when
they get it.
What is RESPECT? Treating someone
with HONOR!! |
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John Koeppen is a Hi-Brown
Belt. He is going for his Conditional Black Belt this Sept.
S.W.A.T. Captain / Lil'
Dragon's Assistant
What is your Hobbies? Playing the
Drums The Martial Arts, Watching Hockey.
What's your Favorite Movie? R.V.
Why are you Studying the Martial Arts?
So I can have more RESPECT!
What 's cool about Helping Students? I get to teach them the cool moves I do in class. |
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Shannon Anderson is a Brown
Belt. 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 Low
Brown Belt. 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
you're teaching them. |
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Zach Anderson is a Low Brown
Belt. 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.
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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Khyle Uribe is a Hi Red
Belt What is your Hobbies? I
like to ride my bike and do Sports.
Why did you get into the Martial Arts?
I wanted to get stronger. It looked interesting, and I wanted to try
something new.
What is your Favorite Movie? Daddy
Day Camp.
What is cool about Helping Students?
They get to learn from you what you were taught.
What is RESPECT? Something you
give by being NICE!! |
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Rebecca Anderson is a Red
Belt |
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Grace Koeppen is a Hi Red Belt |
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Lauren Wilk is a Hi Red Belt What is your Hobbies?
I like Soccer and Swimming
Why did you get into the Martial Arts?
It looked like a cool & fun thing to do
What is your Favorite Movie? The
Forbidden Kingdom
What is cool about Helping Students?
They get to learn from you what you were taught. It refreshes my memory.
What is RESPECT? It's Treating
People the way I want to be TREATED!! |
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Delaney Cummings is a Hi Red Belt |
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Micky Cummings is a Hi Red Red Belt |
