Championship Martial Arts proudly serving the Jacksonville community since 2014
Championship Martial Arts has martial arts classes in Oceanway! Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults!
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to bettering the community, one person at a time, through martial arts training and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to develop and achieve their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skills to protect themselves, but also the necessary skills to become CHAMPIONS in life.
Get To Know Our World Class instructors
Master McKinney
President & CEO
Master McKinney began Taekwondo at age 12. After taking a break during his young adult life, he was inspired to train again alongside his daughter. Thirty years from the start, he holds a 5th degree black belt in Taekwondo, 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a first degree black belt in Modern Arnis. He still feels just as passionate about the benefits martial arts brings to the community.
Master Laura McKinney
Laura McKinney is going on 20 years of training martial arts! She started training with her dad at age five and has since only grown in her passion for reaching and teaching students of all backgrounds and abilities. Outside of the mats, she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southeastern University with an emphasis in neurodevelopment in children as well as classroom experience teaching children with Autism.
Master Kelvin Alleyne
Kelvin Alleyne is a fourth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He additionally holds a second degree black belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate. He is exceptionally skilled in emphasizing tradition and attention to detail in his teaching and driving students to be the best they can be. His desire to train and teach martial arts stems from it’s unique ability to foster both spiritual and physical growth.
Mr. Roryn Murphy
Roryn Murphy is a second degree black belt in both Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do and began training when he was 6 years old. From black belt club, leadership team, and years of training, he developed a desire to teach and share his love of martial arts with the next generation. He believes that martial arts is vital to developing a strong work ethic, discipline, health, and creating meaningful friendships!
Mr. Kevin DeVault
Kevin DeVault is a military veteran with 10 years of martial arts training. He began training at CMA with his daughter and seven years later, he holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo. Over time, his learning journey grew into a desire to teach. With a special interest in forms and rooted in tradition, he feels motivated to help everyone on their martial arts journey to grow mentally and physically.
Mr. Aaron Glover
Aaron Glover is a second degree black belt in Taekwondo. He joined the teen class at age 12 in order to gain confidence and have more social opportunities with peers. Since then, he has developed an excitement for helping other do the same as well as develop good character and become the best version of themselves.
Mr. Larry Motes
Larry Motes is a first degree black belt in Taekwondo. He began training at 14 years old. After joining the leadership team, he gained a love for teaching. He desires to help his students develop confidence and perseverance through all the parts of martial arts, but especially inverts and trick kicking! He firmly believes in the ability martial arts has to provide like minded community and peer relationships.
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