Angelique Liles  (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Angelique has been training for 13 years in the martial arts.  She specializes in women's self-defense classes, rape prevention and abduction awareness seminars. Her smile is infectious and her effervescent personality make her an instant winner with students and parents. Angelique's eye for detail and demand for consistency bring out the best in each student as they strive for perfection. Outside of the martial arts, she enjoys her work, Pilates, dance and reading. As a leader in our community, she enjoys doing volunteer work through various charitable organizations. She is a 3rd Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 3rd Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan, 2nd Dan Tae Kwon Do Moo Duk Kwan, 1st Dan Kobudo.

Judy Butcher  (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Judy has been training at Premier Martial Arts – Lubbock for six years. Judy teaches computer technology courses for a local middle-school. Her easy-going personality keeps her from being intimidating; yet her attention to detail shows in her students. Her interests and hobbies include college sports, spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling and recreational athletics (including karate). Judy loves the traditional values and techniques involved in the martial arts like integrity, self-discipline and respect. Her passion is to pass those values on to those she teaches. She is a 2nd Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 2nd Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.

Victoria Ibe  (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Victoria is an instant favorite with our students.  Her big smile and fun personality draw people to her. She has been training in the martial arts since she was 11 years old and credits the martial arts to molding her into the person she is today. Her first year competing in the women’s adult division she blew the competition away and took first place in all divisions at local and national tournaments. She is currently enrolled at South Plains College and plans to obtain a Masters in Accounting. With the confidence she has gained from the martial arts she believes in her ability to achieve her goals and desires to pass that same attitude on to others. She is a 2nd Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 2nd Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.

Kiefer Waight  (Junior 2nd Degree Black Belt)
If you had to describe Kiefer in two words it would be: Energetic and Enthusiastic!!  He has been training for 7 years and teaching for the last 3 years. Kiefer’s accomplishments include being ranked 4^th in the World in Extreme Open Hand forms at the US Open 2007.  He has differentiated himself in that he excels in Extreme Forms and teaches not only our regular adult and children’s classes; but also our XMA (Extreme Martial Arts) classes that incorporate aerials and showmanship. Outside of the martial arts, Kiefer spent a week as an intern with NASA this summer and his future goals are to earn a degree in computer engineering. He is a 2nd Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 2nd Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.

Jacob Ibe  (Junior 2nd Degree Black Belt)
Jacob has been training at Premier Martial Arts – Lubbock for the last 7 years. Parents remark that his consistency is an asset to our teaching staff. Other interests include music, and spending time with friends.  He plays both the guitar and the piano. He is also very involved in his church. His future goals include traveling to England and other parts of Europe. When asked what his teaching goals are, his response was, “To constantly build confidence in his students.” He is a 2nd Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 2nd Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.

AJ Ochoa  (Junior 2nd Degree Black Belt)
Ajejandro Ochoa Jr., known to us as simply “AJ” has been training with Premier Martial Arts – Lubbock for the past six years. He is currently a Junior in High School and enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and music.  AJ is also a singer! He sings in his school’s choir.  AJ won 3 Sweepstakes at the Dallas Music Festival and 5 Sweepstakes at the Lubbock UIL.  In his martial arts career, AJ has placed first at the Best of the West 2006 Tournament in both sparring and katas.  He has a great sense of humor and an amazing personality! He is a 2nd Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 2nd Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.

Justin Spiegel  (Junior 1st Degree Black Belt)
Justin has been training since he was 8 years old.  He has placed first in several tournaments both in Texas and New Mexico. In addition to karate, Justin also plays basketball for Trinity Christian Schools. He is a straight A student and is not only holds the position of Secretary for the Trinity Student Council; but also stands as Secretary for the National Junior Honor Society. His ultimate goal is to attend Duke University to become a surgeon.  Justin loves teaching adults and children alike. He feels like he has become a better martial artist himself from the experience of teaching others.He is a 1st Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 1st Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.

Sebastian Strickland  (Junior 1st Degree Black Belt)
Sebastian has been involved in the martial arts for seven years.  He simply states that he will always be involved in the martial arts – it is that important to him. In addition to being a “lifer” in the martial arts, Sebastian also enjoys soccer, video games, science, watching the History Channel and the Ultimate Fighting Championships.  With his dad in the military, Sebastian has incorporated that lifestyle of a positive attitude and respect into not only his martial arts career; but also with the kids he teaches.  He is a 1st Dan in Okinawan Dai Ni Gojuryu, 1st Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.