Ohio Taekwondo Academy's Instructors
Master Troy Gaines Sr.
Master Gaines is the Founder of Ohio Taekwondo Academy. Master Gaines has been studying martial arts for over 41 years. He currently holds the rank of:
7th Degree Master in Taekwondo
5th Degree Master in GHA Hapkido
4th Degree Master in Tang Soo Do
4th Degree Master in Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido
Master Gaines is a certified Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Tang Soo Do instructor.
Master Troy M. Gaines
Master Troy M. Gaines has over 18 years of martial arts experience. Master Gaines currently holds the rank of:
- 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
Master Troy M. Gaines is the second highest Instructor at Ohio Taekwondo Academy.
Master Lahai Adama Karmo
Master Karmo has been studying Taekwondo for over 11 years. He currently holds the rank of:
- 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
Master Karmo is a two time State Champion and a two time Silver Medalist at Nationals
Master Valda Freeman-Karmo
Mrs. Valda Freeman-Karmo has been studying Taekwondo for over 14 years. Master Valda Freeman-Karmo currently holds the rank of:
- 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
Master Krishna Mungur
Master Krishna Mungur has been studying Taekwondo for over 14 years. Master Mungur currently holds the rank of:
- 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
Karen D. Gaines
Mrs. Karen Gaines has been studying Taekwondo for over 13 years. She currently holds the rank of:
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
- 2nd Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
Mrs. Karen Gaines is the Co-Owner of Ohio Taekwondo Academy