INSTRUCTORS

Our staff consists of experienced, highly-trained, professional Instructors who truly care about each and every student's development. Drop in for a visit, we'd love to meet you!

  • ZACHARY LEWIS

    OWNER/MASTER INSTRUCTOR

    • 5th Degree Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do
    • 1st Degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Do
    • Owner & Master Instructor, Sentinel Martial Arts
    • Certified Personal Trainer - The Cooper Institute
    • Certified Kickboxing Instructor - National Association of Professional Martial Artists
    • Bully Proof Expert trained in Verbal Self Defense
    • Over 23 years experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts, practical self defense and fitness to all ages and skill levels through classes, workshops, seminars and one-on-one training

    Master Lewis' detailed, expert and tough yet sensitive guidance of children, teens and adults endears him to all who have the privilege to train under him. He has a special gift for interacting with students of all ages in ways that clearly convey lessons in an engaging way, effectively guiding those under his tutelage to greater and greater achievement.


  • HOPE SONG

    OWNER/INSTRUCTOR

    • 3rd Degree Black Belt - Sentinel Martial Arts
    • Certified Personal Trainer - The Cooper Institute
    • Certified Group Exercise Instructor - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
    • Certified Mat Pilates Instructor - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
    • Bully Proof Expert trained in Verbal Self Defense
    • Over 20 years experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts, practical self defense and fitness to all ages and skill levels

    Ms. Song takes a special interest in Women's Self Defense, parlaying her life experiences and female perspective into empowering girls and women in our community to stay safe. Her passion for helping children grow into confident, skilled, principled young adults shines in her instruction of our Tiny Tigers and TKD Kids.


  • MARGIE LEWIS

    INSTRUCTOR

    • 5th Degree Black Belt - Sentinel Martial Arts
    • Certified Cardio Kickboxing Instructor - National Association of Professional Martial Artists
    • Certified Personal Trainer - The Cooper Institute
    • Over 27 years experience training in and teaching Tae Kwon Do, practical self defense, Cardio Kickboxing, and Boot Camp Fitness

    Ms. Lewis is a people person who takes great pleasure in establishing a warm relationship with each of her students, getting to truly know each one well, and helping them maximize their practice to improve their lives. Through decades of hard work, dedication, consistency and pure joy in training, Ms. Lewis has brought much success to her own practice as well as to students of all ages at Sentinel Martial Arts.

  • Jose Herrera

    instructor

    • 3rd Degree Black Belt - Sentinel Martial Arts
    • Over 10 years of experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts and practical self defense

    The laser-focused dedication and positive attitude that Jose has put into his training since the first day he stepped foot into the Dojang has served him well as a martial artist and instructor, developing him into the top-notch leader, teacher, and role model that he is today.



  • JAY MCANALLY

    STUDENT INSTRUCTOR

    • 2nd Degree Black Belt - Sentinel Martial Arts
    • Over 10 years experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts and practical self defense

    As a Student Instructor in our Tiny Tigers program, Jay has helped numerous young martial artists improve in physical skills, mental ability, discipline and character. He also regularly assists in TKD Kids, helping the “big kids” to master requirements and gain confidence. A junior in high school, Jay is a member of the Archery Team and competes throughout the season. He especially enjoys his Law Enforcement coursework as he plans on a career as a police officer.

  • ISAAC MCANALLY

    STUDENT INSTRUCTOR

    • 2nd Degree Black Belt - Sentinel Martial Arts
    • Over 6 years experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts and practical self defense

    Isaac has been a student instructor at Sentinel Martial Arts for a few years, and has played an active role in instructing TKD Kids, Tiny Tigers, Warrior Workout and Weapons Training. His outgoing, confident, fun-loving nature bring a special touch to classes. 


    Isaac is a student taking advanced Science and Math classes. He is considering following in his grandfather’s footsteps into the accounting field in the future. He is an avid runner and has completed many races throughout his career, including a half-marathon. He is currently a top-three competitor on his school’s cross country team. He plays violin and earned a spot on the All Region Orchestra.