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InstructorsMaster Bill Pottle ovesees all programs and teaches many classes, but we often have many different classes going on all over town simultaneously. The instructor corps is one of the biggest strengths that allows KAT to bring students to the highest levels. KAT currently also has a number of master level instructors furthering their training with us but they are not actively teaching, and are not included on this roster. We also have many students enrolled in the instructor training program who may assist class under the guidance of more experienced instructors.
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Master Ghassan Timani (7th Dan) - Master Ghassan was the 2nd head master of KAT (1995-2004). During this time he was also president of the Colorado State TKD Association. Although he has a very busy schedule, he teaches classes when he can and also teaches Hapkido black belt seminars. 
Master Bob Mckenna (7th Dan) - Master McKenna is Vice President of the Colorado State TKD Association and director of referees. He is also an International Referee (IR) He works with forms competitors and assists and attends class in Littleton. 
Master Bill Pottle (5th Dan) - Master Bill helps to oversee all KAT programs. 
Matt Bailey (5th Dan) - Master Matt served in the US Air Force and was one of only a select few athletes to be chosen for the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) where the Air Force suspended his duties to allow him to train and compete full time. He represented the United States at the World Military Championships in Korea. Master Matt is one of the coaches of the KAT competition team and teaches in Littleton and Aurora. 
Master Jason Mckenna (5th Dan) Master Jason has black belts in many different martial arts. When he is available he teaches in the Littleton school. 
Master Kamil Latipov (4th Dan) - Master Kamil is a many time Colorado State Team member and Tajikistan National Team member. Master Kamil is one of the competition team coaches and teaches at many afterschool programs.
Master Willie Sanders (4th Dan) - Master Willie is a multiple time national champion in sparring and forms. He teaches in Loveland and works with the general classes, sparring classes, and demo team. 
Melinda Beaumont (3rd Dan) - Sensei Melinda teaches in the Littleton School as well as several afterschool programs. She has multiple black belts, national titles, and a degree in Education from the University of Denver. She is also an elementary school science teacher. Her son also trains with her in martial arts. 
Katie Hoffman (3rd Dan) - Instructor Katie teaches at the main school and helps with administrative work there. She is a generalist who teaches many different classes and programs. She is also the head of kick me photography and the KAT digital media division. 
RJ Tomas (3rd Dan) - RJ is the head of the KAT demo team, and also known for being immune to gravity. He also teaches at Aurora Quest Academy and the headquarters school. 
Bethany Lopez (3rd Dan) - Instructor Bethany teaches at the headquarters school in the beginners, childrens, and weapons classes. She is from a family of black belts. 
Steven Noi (2nd Dan) - Instructor Steven and his brother David are in charge of the KAT Tactical training program through their company, 
Christina Seraile (1st Dan) - Instructor Christina specializes in the beginners classes at the Aurora headquarters. She is a member of the National Honor Society. 
Kyle Landon (1st Dan) - Instructor Kyle is KAT's newest instructor. 
Shannon Clousing (1st Dan) - Instructor Shannon is the head of the Lady Tigers (Mom's) class as well as the Little Tigers class. Her children are also training with her in KAT. 
Scott Granger (1st Dan) - Instructor Scott covers the majority of the classes in the Loveland School and is also a certified strength and conditioning coach. His daughter also trains with him. 
Mitch Wisner (2nd Dan) - Instructor Mitch teaches classes at the Aurora dojang, Aurora Quest Academy, and Global Village Academy. Instructor Mitch is also the head of the KAT sport poomsae program.