Anthony C. Kuntz • Chief Instructor • Martial Arts Advantage South
Anthony C. Kuntz is a 5th Degree Internationally Certified Black Belt Instructor with training in many of the arts ranging from TaeKwon-Do, HaganaH, Kung Fu to Jiu-Jitsu. Having the privilege to live overseas, Mr. Kuntz solidified his mixed martial arts training in many beautiful destinations such as Japan, Korea, and Europe. Mr. Kuntz is also one of the first in the world to have earned a HaganaH Black Belt, through the International Haganah Federation.
Mr. Kuntz also has a keen rapport especially with children using the philosophies he has learned with an emphasis on Behaviorism including the use of "Positive Reinforcement". These teachings have been concretely reinforced and labeled with education in the field of Psychology with an emphasis on Behavior Modification from the University of South Florida.
Anthony C. Kuntz is a 5th Degree Internationally Certified Black Belt Instructor with training in many of the arts ranging from TaeKwon-Do, HaganaH, Kung Fu to Jiu-Jitsu. Having the privilege to live overseas, Mr. Kuntz solidified his mixed martial arts training in many beautiful destinations such as Japan, Korea, and Europe. Mr. Kuntz is also one of the first in the world to have earned a HaganaH Black Belt, through the International Haganah Federation.
Mr. Kuntz also has a keen rapport especially with children using the philosophies he has learned with an emphasis on Behaviorism including the use of "Positive Reinforcement". These teachings have been concretely reinforced and labeled with education in the field of Psychology with an emphasis on Behavior Modification from the University of South Florida.
Chris Kuntz • Chief Instructor • Martial Arts Advantage North
Christopher C. Kuntz - 3rd Degree Black Belt & Chief Instructor at MAA North - Mr. Chris, as he is affectionately known, is the Chief Instructor at Martial Arts Advantage North. Chris began his martial arts training as a young boy in South Tampa, and has since sharpened his grappling skills to go along with his superb stand up game. Through the Certified Instructor Training Program at Martial Arts Advantage, he has gained national acknowledments as an excellent instructor and especially a professional martial artist.
Christopher C. Kuntz - 3rd Degree Black Belt & Chief Instructor at MAA North - Mr. Chris, as he is affectionately known, is the Chief Instructor at Martial Arts Advantage North. Chris began his martial arts training as a young boy in South Tampa, and has since sharpened his grappling skills to go along with his superb stand up game. Through the Certified Instructor Training Program at Martial Arts Advantage, he has gained national acknowledments as an excellent instructor and especially a professional martial artist.
Michael Ward • Instructor • 2nd Degree Black Belt
Mr. Mike entered into the Certified Instructor Training program in August 2006. Students and parents know Mr. Mike from all of the classes he assists in on a daily basis, and for his love of helping students grow to the best of their ability.
Most Recently Mr. Mike had the privilege of becoming Certified as a HaganaH F.I.G.H.T. Instructor through the International HaganaH Federation.
Chris Poli • Instructor • 1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. "C", as he is known at MAA, has quickly become our tumbling specialist since being invited into the SWAT program. Mr. "C" has been an invaluable additon to the MAA team and has since earned the respect and affection from students and staff alike. "C"'s interests and skills include: Cross training in Martial Arts, Acting, spending time with his fiancee taking long walks on the beach.
Mr. "C", as he is known at MAA, has quickly become our tumbling specialist since being invited into the SWAT program. Mr. "C" has been an invaluable additon to the MAA team and has since earned the respect and affection from students and staff alike. "C"'s interests and skills include: Cross training in Martial Arts, Acting, spending time with his fiancee taking long walks on the beach.
Robby Slowik • Instructor • 3rd Degree Black Belt
Mr. Slowik is a 3rd Degree Black Belt - He began his training in 1992 under Master Garry Dyals and Mr. Anthony C. Kuntz. Mr. Slowik has been instructing TaeKwon-Do since the year 2000 including having been certified through the Global TaeKwon-Do Federation by GrandMaster Park, Jung Tae. Currently cross trains at Martial Arts Advantage, and is the director of various satellite programs in the Tampa Bay area.
Mr. Slowik is a 3rd Degree Black Belt - He began his training in 1992 under Master Garry Dyals and Mr. Anthony C. Kuntz. Mr. Slowik has been instructing TaeKwon-Do since the year 2000 including having been certified through the Global TaeKwon-Do Federation by GrandMaster Park, Jung Tae. Currently cross trains at Martial Arts Advantage, and is the director of various satellite programs in the Tampa Bay area.
Tara Carrillo • Assistant Instructor • 2nd Degree Recommended Black Belt