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Barker

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Chief Instructor -

Mr. Anthony Barker - E Dan

Mr. Anthony Barker is the owner and Chief Instructor at Valley Tang Soo Do Academy and has been training in the martial arts for over 20 years.  After receiving his Black Belt in ITF style Tae Kwon Do in 1987, Mr. Barker spent 10 years in the United States Air Force and studied various arts including WTF Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido while stationed at bases in the US and abroad.  

After being Honorably discharged from the USAF, Mr. Barker joined the civilian workforce as a communications technician for a local communications company in Kenai, Alaska.  While there, he joined Soldotna Martial Arts to learn Tang Soo Do from Mr. Bud Draper.  Having found a 'home' in the World Tang Soo Do Association, Mr. Barker devoted his time and energy to becoming a Black Belt in the WTSDA, and is now a 2nd DAN Certified Instructor with the WTSDA.

With encouragement from his family and collegues, Mr. Barker, his wife Robyn, and daughter Aubrey, moved from Kenai to Wasilla to open Valley Tang Soo Do Academy.  The mission; to share his passion for the traditional art of Tang Soo Do with his students.  

Having been in the 'non-traditional' or sport oriented martial arts, Mr. Barker has seen the difference, and seen the profound and lasting effects the traditional art of Tang Soo Do can have on adults and children alike. Arrogance abounds in the sport oriented arts; conversely,  humility and respect rule the day in the WTSDA...even in competition.

Realizing that there is always more to learn, Mr. Barker trains (whenever possible) with Mr. Bud Draper of Soldotna Martial Arts and Master Roy Uttech of Alaska Tang Soo Do in Anchorage.  Mr. Barker was also inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2007.


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Instructor -

Mr. Ed Boots - E Dan

Mr. Ed Boots is a lifelong Alaskan who moved from Anchorage to the Valley in 1997. His first training in martial arts began in the mid 80’s with Mr. Roy Uttech and the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. After several years of instruction in Tae Kwon Do at various schools, his path again crossed Mr. Uttech’s in 1987 who had taken up instruction with the World Tang Soo Do Association.  It took only a short time to realize that a new home had been found.

After many years of difficult (yet enjoyable) training, he received his First Dan Black Belt with the WTSDA in April of 1993, his Second Dan in 1996 and Instructors Certification in 1996. Unfortunately, the move to the Valley left him without a studio until Mr. Barker opened Valley Tang Soo Do Academy.

After stopping by to pay his respects, Mr. Boots realized he couldn’t be apart from his Tang Soo Do brothers and sisters anymore and has enthusiastically joined the group at Valley Tang Soo Do Academy, and looks forward to many years of training and growth in the Wasilla area. He humbly thanks all those who have given such tremendous support on his return.

Mr. Boots' experience and positive attitude make him a valuable asset to Valley Tang Soo Do Academy's Full Time Instructor team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Class Instructor -

Mr. Jake Libbey - Cho Dan

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Instructor Trainee -

Kirsten Gerrish - Cho Dan Bo

Bio Coming Soon

 

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