Martial Arts Instruction in Saratoga Springs, UT

All martial arts instructors at International Martial Arts Academy in Saratoga Springs, UT are trained to ensure that our martial arts classes are safe, effective and fun.

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Instructors at International Martial Arts Academy are experts in helping kids develop more than just their martial arts skills. Instructors help students learn how to tailor their life skills, with the ability to work differently with each individual child.

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Grand Master Augustine Torkornoo

My name is Augustine Torkornoo. I am the Grand Master Instructor here at the International Martial Arts Academy (IMAA). I have been studying the art of Taekwondo for the past 30 years. I love Martial Arts and believe that its core principles of Loyalty, Honesty, Courage, Discipline, Self-Control, Respect, Compassion, and Love are what define a person. IMAA teaches the principle of BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE. Not only do students become black belts in martial arts, but they also strive to become academic black belts and eventually, corporate black belts or black belt employees.

We use black belt as a metaphor for personal excellence, we monitor our students progress towards these goals with our “to do list” and our “letters of intent to promote.”

The academy also teaches Martial Arts in a way that compliments what our students are taught in the home and in school. Together we help mold our students (especially the younger ones) into well balanced, positive individuals with the power to achieve anything they can dream up. The primary objective of the academy is to develop well rounded students, not only at our schools, but in society as well.

I invite you to sign up for one of our free classes, bring your family, and let our highly talented instructors show you the benefits of martial arts.

Looking forward to seeing you in class!

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Instructors

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Master Pai

Master Pai began his training with his uncles at 5-years-old and he now specializes in MMA. He says he loves teaching because his training has taught him self-respect and he loves sharing that feeling with others. His compassionate approach and easygoing nature help students feel at ease and have fun while learning weapons skills. 

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master howland

Master Howland fell in love with Taekwondo the first day he and his sons tried it out. He has grown through the ranks and began teaching in 2010. He now enjoys assisting training black belts at IMAA as well as our Competition Team. His goals are to help others discover their own passion for the martial art he loves.

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Senior Gildeleon: 3rd dan

Senior Gildeleon loves teaching in our famiy class and strives to help each student succeed. He has an upbeat attitude and a sense of humor that always puts students at ease. His patience and encouragement gives students the space they need to gain enough confidence to keep trying, even if they get it wrong sometimes. He embraces and encourages our community culture to always support each other, and he exemplifies this every time he steps into the studio. 

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senior lyndsey myers: 2nd dan

 Senior Lyndsey is a 2nd Dan Black Belt and has many achievements under her belt, including travelling abroad and participating in Taekwondo competitions around the world. She says Taekwondo has taught her self-confidence and resilience that has helped her in every aspect of her life. Her teaching style is calm and patient for our Little Dragons, yet direct and firm for others. She loves to travel and has a cheery personality that will always welcome you with a smile!

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Senior rex: 2nd dan

Senior Rex started his Taekwondo training here at IMAA in 2017. He became an instructor because he found working with other students in that capacity to be very fulfilling. He especially appreciates learning how to better interact with the Little Dragons. Rex has a quiet humor which allows him to interact with younger students patiently and relate to older students in a unique and effective way.

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Senior Cameron: 2nd Dan

Senior Cameron is a 2nd Dan Black Belt and a part of our Leadership Program. He started his Taekwondo training at the age of 6 years old and has excelled in everything he does! He started teaching because he finds it fun and enjoys helping people develop their passion. His teaching style is a mix of fun yet serious. He is dedicated, focused and a great team player! 

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Senior Ray: 1st Dan

Senior Ray is a part of our Leadership Team here at IMAA. He started his training at 6 years old and has achieved his Black BeltRay has a fun personality but can be strict when needed. He began teaching as a way to give back to the studio and found that he really loved it!

Additional Staff:

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Laura Stockwell: Program Director

Laura has an extensive background in administrative work. When her daughters enrolled in Taekwondo in 2020, she found she loved the community and atmosphere that IMAA has created. When the opportunity to step into an administrative roll presented itself, she was eager to take it on. Working behind the scenes, Laura takes pride in maintaining the culture of black belt excellence by spearheading event organization and community outreach as well as coordinating new student trial classes and helping everyone stay on track.

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Mary Adams: Social Media & Marketing

Mary has been in the social media marketing world since 2017 and was introduced to the world of Taekwondo in 2021 when her daughter enrolled at IMAA. She found she loved the principles and tenets of Taekwondo, and the culture espoused by Grand Master Augustine. She wanted to help others who are unfamiliar with martial arts learn more and show them how Taekwondo could help them and their children not just physically but in every aspect of life. 

Olga Gildeleon: Administrative Assistant

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A native of Vera Cruz, Mexico Olga first came to the states to learn English. She ended up meeting her now-husband (who happens to be an instructor here) and decided to make Utah her home. As an administrative assistant, Olga helps with day-to-day operations at the studio. She has also recently started her own Taekwondo training with I.M.A.A. in our family class.

Contact

Call: (801) 766-9286
Text: (801) 753-8587
[email protected]

Address

 2032 N. Hillcrest Road Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

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