Instructors

Isaac has been training since he was 4 years old.  Now as an adult he is the lead instructor at ATA Canada.  Mr. Ford is a 4th degree black belt and nationally certified instructor in Taekwondo, and also a blue belt in BJJ.  He is passionate about creating a fun yet structured learning environment for anyone to thrive in.  He specialises in advanced kicking, forms, and combat stick sparring.

When he is not on the mats training Isaac enjoys football, basketball, health and nutrition.

Ms. Theresa has been training since she was a young girl.  Now as one of the highest ranked black belts in the school her focus is on helping empower other students, especially the girls.  Her speciality is forms and nunchucks and sets an excellent example with her fitness and technique.

Mr. Balala loves cheering on his fellow classmates!  He is an explosive kicker and sharp technician, with an emphasis on forms, sparring, and combat stick sparring.  He is an enthusiastic leader who relates well with students of all ages.  In his free time Vinz loves basketball, music, and is studying at the U of A.

Dr. Steve is one of the long time black belt instructors at ATA Martial Arts.  He holds several teaching certifications including a Level 3 Krav Maga Instructor, and a purple belt in BJJ.  Steve is a proud husband and father and in his spare time enjoys hiking and rock climbing.

Jamie is a fourth degree black belt in Taekwondo, and also trains in the Jiu-jitsu program.  A martial artist since 2008, Jamie is passionate about weapons training.  When he isn’t training, Jamie spends his spare time playing piano, developing Indie games, and pursing his personal growth and development.

School Owner/Master Instructor

Master Ford is a lifelong martial artist.  After seeing his first Bruce Lee movie as a teenager, he was hooked on the Martial Arts.  Kevin earned his black belt, graduated university, and started teaching in 1992.  Since then he has trained students from white belts to world champions, taught seminars, done demonstrations, refereed tournaments, and judged testings across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and even Jamaica.  Chief Master Ford was also a longtime competitor, finishing with several national and international titles.  To date, Chief Master Ford has produced several masters, dozens of instructors, and multiple schools and clubs across Canada and the United States.  He tested for his 8th degree black belt in 2022 and was inducted as a Chief Master Instructor at World Championships in 2023.  Master Ford is a BJJ Black Belt Professor with over 20 years of Jiu-jitsu experience. and is also a Certified Level 5 Krav Maga Instructor.   When not in uniform  Kevin enjoys painting, board games, NFL football, camping with his family, and is an award winning poet.