Instructor's Accomplishments

During the last 30 years the ATA has developed an intensive instructor training program to insure that all ATA instructors are skilled and professional teachers. Before becoming certified, ATA black belts spend 2-3 years as instructor trainees, during which time they are required to teach at least 300 hours under the supervision of a senior instructor. They are also required to earn certification in CPR and Youth Protection and attend instruction camp.

Paul Lansing

* Fourth Degree Black Belt
* 2006 CA State Champion - Weapons
* 2004 World Championship - Top Ten Weapons
* 2002 World Championship - Top Ten Sparring
* Certified Instructor
* Certified Protech Instructor
* Certified SJB - Single & Double
* Certified BME - Single & Double
* Certified JB - Long Range
* Certified Ssahng Nat
* Certified PPCT Defense Tactics Instructor
* Certified SHARP Instructor (Sexual Harassment Assault Rape Prevention)
* National Tournament & Weapons Judge

Trina Koch

* Third Degree Black Belt
* 2006 State Champion - ATA Xtreme Forms
* 2006 World Championships - 6th Place ATA Xtreme Forms
* Certified Trainee Instructor
* Level 2 Tournament Judge
* Demo Team Captain

Ananda Sweet

Ananda graduated from UC Berkeley in 1995 with a Bachelors Degree.
She has been the Program Director of ATA schools since 2002 and can
answer any questions you may have about our programs and your training.