Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Taekwondo and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our Instructors have attained the attitude of a Master in Songahm Taekwondo. They now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students while they strive to match their attitude of a Master, to the rank of Master. Our Instructors would like to invite you to share in their journey to Mastership as you begin your own journey in Songahm Taekwondo.

Dwayne Flees  (3rd Degree Black Belt)  Our school owner, Mr. Flees has been practicing Songahm Taekwondo with the ATA for over 10 years. He completed his Leadership training in May of 2004 when he earned his Certified Instructor collar. Mr. Flees earned his 3rd Degree Black Belt in October 2006 and is on track to test for his 4th Degree Black Belt at Worlds in 2010. Mr. Flees also holds the rank of blue belt in Shinsei Arnis Jitsu (stick & knife). Mr. Flees strives to create opportunities for his juniors by "Creating tomorrows Leaders...One Black Belt at a Time!" He is confident that his juniors will be better martial artists, instructors and successful in all areas of their lives because of their martial arts training.

Scott Shaw  (3rd Degree Black Belt)  Scott Shaw is a 3rd degree black belt and level 3 certified instructor. Mr. Shaw began his martial arts training in Tang Soo Do and Arnis in high school, and later Aikido and Shorin Ryu while in college. Mr. Shaw holds the rank of blue belt in Shinsei Arnis Jitsu. His training in Songham Taekwondo began when he enrolled his son, Caleb in the Karate for Kids program and found it difficult to watch from the side. Now the whole family is involved. Scott practices and teaches counseling/psychology. Primary goals include sharing with others the physical and psychological benefits of martial arts training and opening a Martial Arts Club in 2010.

Stacey Flees  (3rd Degree Black Belt)  Stacey Flees is a 3rd degree black belt and a level 3 instructor. Mrs. Flees also holds a green belt in Shinsei Arnis Jitsu (stick & knife). Stacey sat on the sidelines for several years watching Mr. Flees in class and supporting him at tournaments. Then our daughter started at the age of 5 and Stacey supported her as well. When Mr. Flees decided to begin his journey of becoming a school owner she FINALLY began her journey in Songham Taekwondo. Stacey now a mother of 3 children, currently works in Information Technology as a Security Analyst and participates/supports Mr. Flees at the academy.

Luanne Shaw  (2nd Degree Black Belt)  Luanne Shaw is a 2nd Black Belt and Level 3 certified instructor. Mrs. Shaw began her initial training in Shorin Ryu during college with her husband Scott but put her training on hold after the birth of her son Caleb and scheduling conflicts. After watching her boys from the “parent area” and a persuasive speech from Scott, Luanne took the opportunity to join the leadership program in Songham Taekwondo. Mrs. Shaw holds the rank of blue belt in Shinsei Arnis Jitsu. Luanne is a nurse educator and has been able to promote the physical benefits of martial arts training to her peers and students.

Chad Simons  (Brown) Mr. Simons is one of our instructor trainees and is currently is a Level 1 Certified Instructor. Mr. Simons is training not only for his Black Belt but also a Level 3 Certified Instructor either working at another location for Mr. Flees or opening an ATA Academy of his own. Taekwondo has become a Simons family activity enjoyed by his 3 young boys and his wife.

Rena Wodell  (1st Degree Black Belt) She has worked hard and persevered in earning her Black Belt rank. She currently is working on her instructor hours by volunteering her time at the front counter and assisting the academy where she can.

For more information about the Flees ATA Martial Arts staff or training programs, please contact us at 616-301-2400 or by clicking here.