Elite Martial Arts - Springfield, IL

Last night of classes for Elite Martial Arts is in the books. Thank you to Chief Martin Coad, Bradyn Coad, Chris Watts, Tara Watts, Josh Oh, Alex DeLuna, Adam Goetz, Ryleigh and Delton (Kimberly Sharp Hahn), Emmy Oh, Dash, Arlen, and Brandon Rebbe for coming in tonight! Coad and Watts families…you guys really put a smile on my face tonight!

It was so good to see some of my former students and instructors come in to see the place one last time.

Bitter sweet. But onto new and exciting things!
The mats are cleaned, rolled up, and ready for MMA superstar Vincent P Eazelle to be used at his facility. Got a good load of things cleared out, pitched, and moved tonight. Tuesday…we break down the rest and clear out.

It’s been a great ride! Thank you to our Elite Martial Arts family for a wonderful and fulfilling 8 years. Once EMA…Always EMA.

HUGE thanks to Mr. Eric Griggs. My brother from another mother and one of my best friends. We’ve trained together since I was 15 and he was 16. He has helped me to move, build, teach, and been a great sounding board and EMA historian. I am so thankful for his friendship and loyalty. He is my big brother and martial arts co-Instructor and most importantly…FAMILY. I could not have done this without his help.

No classes tonight. Both Instructors have to work late tonight.

See you all Tuesday.

Congratulations to all new belt ranks!